2007 - 2008 Projects Print

Nigra Middle Structure upgrade
Install large rocks to disperse outflow from structure to reduce/prevent erosion and baffle flow to assist fish as they work their way upstream.

Golf Club Water Re-use
Redirection of  Waikerie’s effluent water from the sewage ponds near the Hart Lagoon This water is to be used to water the Golf Course  Storm water will be directed into the disused  and cleaned  sewage ponds to be used to water the Waikerie Oval and old caravan park.

Regent Parrot

Monitor numbers of breeding pairs using nesting sites at Hogwash bend and also noting preferred food source plants being utilised by nesting females adjacent to nesting sites.

Council Nursery
In conjunction with Loxton Waikerie Council and Riverland West Local Action Planning volunteers establish, maintain and operate a nursery to propagate and grow sufficient plants to be able to supply all of the Waikerie community groups needs for native plants at minimal cost.

Stormwater Project

Reconfigure and reconstruct disused sewage ponds at Hart Lagoon to appear and operate more like a natural wetland. This new series of wetland ponds will clean stormwater as it passes through the system  These reconfigured ponds should then also  attract more local native wildlife to inhabit this area.

Hart Lagoon

As part of a larger Envirofund Project to protect and rehabilitate the Hart Lagoon perma-pine posts will be installed as bollards. This will keep vehicles out of the wetlands giving local native plants a chance to regenerate In total over 2000 post were installed creating a 4 km barrier.

Drying of Wetlands

Wetlands in the Riverland West region have been temporarily closed of from the river. This has been done due to recent drought condition s in an effort to reduce water loss due to evaporation.

 

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Mission Statement

The Riverland West Local Action Planning Association's mission is to enable the Riverland West Community to restore the environment of its area in a manner that allows for ecologically sustainable economical practices and social enjoyment within a healthy ecosystem.

Contact Details

Riverland West Local Action Planning
12a Peake Terrace,
Waikerie S.A, 5330
Phone: (08) 85412611
Fax: (08) 85413955
pm@rwlap.org.au