Media Releases

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.
VMFRP

Floodplain rescue mission sparks local interest

SWAN Hill and Nyah residents have shown keen interest in Victoria’s plan to save priority Murray River floodplains, with more than 100 people taking time to learn about projects planned for the Nyah and Vinifera Park.

Gunbower floodplain community group off to a flying start

The first of two local VMFRP community advisory groups has hit the ground running. The Gunbower National Park VMFRP Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) includes community members and forest users from across the local area.
NCCMA

Putting the call out for community input into floodplain projects

Expressions of Interest are being sought from community members, forest user groups, Traditional Owners, and industry representatives keen to provide advice and input into two proposed VMFRP sites in north central Victoria.

Community central to next step – environmental assessment process

Victoria's effort to restore and protect nine areas of high-value Murray River floodplain will prioritise community engagement and consultation, as it moves into the formal environmental assessment process.

VMFRP East projects environmental pathway released

Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne has advised the two…

Keeping water on the floodplain and in communities

The Andrews Labor Government has secured $29 million in Commonwealth funding, enabling the first stage of the Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project to get underway.

Murray Floodplain Restoration Project Begins

The Andrews Labor Government has secured $29 million in Commonwealth funding, enabling the first stage of the Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project to get underway.