Fish passage: Reconnecting the Northern Basin project
Next date: Thursday, 31 July 2025 | 12:00 AM
The Fish Passage: Reconnecting the Northern Basin project seeks to reinstate waterways to allow native fish to flourish, while at the same time balancing the needs of local water users.
The project involves:
- the incorporation of partial width rock-ramp fishways at the existing weir sites at Banarway, Calmundi, Louth and Tilpa to improve fish passage
- the removal of an unlicensed structure on the Darling-Baaka River.
Native fish need to migrate to complete key life stages and to avoid drying habitats during drought. The distance migrated ranges from a few kilometres to entire river systems in the case of species like Golden Perch.
The department’s Water Group recognises the importance of carefully balancing the needs of water users and the environment. The project aims to address barriers to fish passage by installing fishways on infrastructure within our river systems.
The project aims to reinstate more than 500km of fish passage along the Barwon-Darling River system and more than 80km of fish passage along the Macintyre River.
Please visit the DPIE Fish Passage Project website for more information.
Community Information Session – Fish Passage: Reconnecting the Northern Basin Project
Community members are invited to attend an information session on the Fish Passage: Reconnecting the Northern Basin Project.
The project involves incorporating partial-width rock-ramp fishways into existing weir sites at Banarway, Calmundi, Louth, and Tilpa to improve native fish movement and habitat connectivity.
Local sessions will be held in the following towns:
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Thursday 31 July 2025, from 9:00am to 11:00am
PCYC Walgett – 65-71 Dewhurst Street, Walgett
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Thursday 31 July 2025, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Collarenebri Sports Club – 26-30 Walgett Street, Collarenebri
An online webinar will also be held on Wednesday 6 August 2025, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
Scan the QR code or visit the project website to register for the webinar.
More information
water.nsw.gov.au/fish-passage-project
1300 081 047
This information is being shared for community awareness. While this is not a Council-run project, Walgett Shire Council encourages all community members and stakeholders to attend and learn more.
When
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Thursday, 31 July 2025 | 12:00 AM
Location
PCYC Walgett, 65-71 Dewhurst Street, Walgett, View Map