Progress for Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project at Nyah-Vinifera

Another important milestone reached, with the Planning Scheme Amendments (PSAs) now gazetted for Nyah-Vinifera, Hattah Lakes, and Belsar-Yungera.

Progress for Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project

The Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project (VMFRP) is pleased to share progress in the project’s planning and approval efforts as the team work to get much-needed water back onto high-value floodplains along the Murray River.

Project Update – Spring 2024

The project’s efforts to restore and protect key Northern Victorian floodplains have been boosted with the recently renewed funding agreement between the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.

Project update – March 2024

Work is progressing on the Victorian Murray Floodplain Project (VMFRP) as Victoria and the Australian Government continue talks on future funding for the project.

Minister’s Assessment delivered – Burra Creek ER

The Minister for Planning issued her assessment of the environmental effects of the Burra Creek Floodplain Restoration Project under the Environment Effects Act 1978.

Minister’s Assessment delivered – Nyah-Vinifera ER

The release of the Minister for Planning’s assessment concludes the Environment Report (ER) process for the Nyah-Vinifera Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Projects.

Project update – September 2023

Work is progressing on the Victorian Murray Floodplain Project (VMFRP) as Victoria and the Australian Government continue talks on future funding for the project.

Minister’s Assessment delivered – Belsar-Yungera and Hattah Lakes North EES

The release of the Minister for Planning’s assessment concludes the Environment Effects Statement (EES) process for the Hattah Lakes North and Belsar-Yungera Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Projects.

Public Hearing into the EES Central package concluded on 8 February 2023

The VMFRP Standing Inquiry and Advisory Committee completed its Hearing on the EES Central assessment package on 8 February 2023.

Have your say on the Vinifera, Nyah and Burra Creek Environment Report

Public comment is now invited on the Environment Report for Vinifera, Nyah and Burra Creek Floodplain Restoration Projects