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Money flowing into Gunbower Creek habitat

By Riverine Herald

Nov 20, 2025

Gunbower Creek will soon have new habitats for native freshwater species.

Gunbower Creek will share in $670,000 worth of grants from the Victorian Fisheries Authority for marine habitat and shelter projects.

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Under this round of grants, the North Central Catchment Management Authority will receive $200,000 for projects in the creek and National Channel.

The project will see several rock piles, armoured banks and cod nesting structures installed between Torrumbarry and Gunbower.

According to the VFA, recreational fishing and fish populations are stronger in the lower reaches of the creek than the section upstream of Gunbower.

Installing habitat into the faster-flowing upper section will benefit native species like Murray cod, golden perch and Murray crays.

VFA chief executive Travis Dowling said the latest round of Fish Habitat Improvement Fund Grants were part of a $2.5 million Victorian Government investment.

“These grants will deliver more fish habitat, which means more shelter and food for iconic recreational species like Murray cod and snapper,” he said.

“So, wherever you’re wetting a line, the Fish Habitat Improvement Fund is ensuring there are great fishing opportunities close to home for decades to come.”

The creek is one of four projects in the state to receive funding, with more information at www.vfa.vic.gov.au/fishhabitatfund