Wallpolla Island

The Wallpolla Island Floodplain Management Project will support the connections between the floodplain, wetlands and the river which will in turn support the native species and habitats in the Wallpolla ecosystem. It will encourage populations of frogs, waterbirds and small fish by enhancing connections between the river, creeks and wetlands, providing reliable breeding grounds for waterbirds, improving the health of red gum and black box trees and by protecting and restoring the floodplain to maintain animal populations.

Overview
The Living Murray Icon Site west of Mildura
2500 hectares of potential inundation
Securing environmental outcomes using less water

Wallpolla site story and FAQ (PDF, 877 KB)

Wallpolla island flooding frequency fact sheet (PDF, 1.6 MB)

Wallpolla Island Site Map (PDF, 300 KB)

Flooding scenarios at Wallpolla Island (PDF, 3.3 MB)

Environment assessment process

Consultation plan west – Lindsay and Wallpolla Islands (PDF, 1.2 MB)

EES scoping requirements – Lindsay and Wallpolla Islands (PDF, 2.3MB)

Business case

SDL Business Cases (links to DELWP website)

Acknowledgement to Country

The Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project (VMFRP) acknowledges and respects Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and organisations. We recognise the diversity of their cultures and the deep connections they have with Victoria’s lands and waters.

We value partnerships with them for the health of people and country.

VMFRP management and staff pay their respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the primacy of Traditional Owners’ obligations, rights and responsibilities to use and care for their traditional lands and waters.