DOCSLIB.ORG

Murray Downs Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan Final Report

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Murray Downs Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan Final Report Murray River Council Murray Downs Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan Final Report January 2017 This report: has been prepared by GHD for Murray River Council and may only be used and relied on by Murray River Council for the purpose agreed between GHD and the Murray River Council as set out in Section 1 of this report. GHD otherwise disclaims responsibility to any person other than Murray River Council arising in connection with this report. GHD also excludes implied warranties and conditions, to the extent legally permissible. The services undertaken by GHD in connection with preparing this report were limited to those specifically detailed in the report and are subject to the scope limitations set out in the report. The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on conditions encountered and information reviewed at the date of preparation of the report. GHD has no responsibility or obligation to update this report to account for events or changes occurring subsequent to the date that the report was prepared. The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on assumptions made by GHD described in this report. GHD disclaims liability arising from any of the assumptions being incorrect. Cover photograph: View looking downstream from Moulamein Road at Murray Downs. GHD | Report for Murray River Council - Murray Downs Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, 31/32610 | i Preface The NSW State Government’s Flood Policy aims to provide solutions to existing flooding problems and ensure that new development within flood prone areas is compatible with the prevailing flood risk and does not create additional flooding problems in other areas. Under the Policy, the management of flood liable land is the responsibility of local government. State government subsidises flood mitigation works to alleviate existing problems and provide specialist technical advice to assist councils in the discharge of their floodplain management responsibilities. The Policy provides for technical and financial support by the State Government during the following four sequential stages: Flood Study – determines the nature and extent of the flooding problem. Floodplain Risk Management Study – evaluates management options for the floodplain in respect of both existing and proposed development. Floodplain Risk Management Plan – the formal plan adopted by Council for the management of the floodplain. Plan Implementation – implementation of the various structural and non-structural measures proposed by the Plan. This report documents the above second and third stages in the process (Floodplain Risk Management Study and Floodplain Risk Management Plan). It follows the completion of the Murray Downs Flood Study in 2014. The Murray River Council has prepared this document with financial assistance from the NSW and Commonwealth Governments through the Natural Disaster Resilience Program. This document does not necessarily represent the opinions of the NSW or Commonwealth Governments. The Murray River Council was formed on the 12 May 2016 as a result of the merger of the Wakool Shire Council and the Murray Shire Council. Murray Downs is located within the previous Wakool Shire Council area. ii | GHD | Report for Murray River Council - Murray Downs Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, 31/32610 Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1 2. Community Consultation ................................................................................................................ 3 2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................. 3 2.2 Floodplain Risk Management Committee ............................................................................ 3 2.3 Other Stakeholders .............................................................................................................. 3 2.4 Community Consultation Activities ...................................................................................... 4 2.5 Public Exhibition of the Draft FRMS&P Report .................................................................... 5 3. Flood Study Summary .................................................................................................................... 6 3.1 Overview of 2014 Flood Study ............................................................................................. 6 3.2 Catchment Description ........................................................................................................ 6 3.3 Floodplain Description ......................................................................................................... 6 3.4 Flooding Conditions ............................................................................................................. 8 4. Flooding Impacts .......................................................................................................................... 11 4.1 Approach ............................................................................................................................ 11 4.2 Above Floor Flooding ......................................................................................................... 12 4.3 Flood Damages .................................................................................................................. 12 4.4 Summary of Flooding Impacts ........................................................................................... 13 5. Preliminary Assessment of Mitigation Options ............................................................................ 14 5.1 Overview of Types of Measures ........................................................................................ 14 5.2 Property Modification Measures ........................................................................................ 15 5.3 Response Modification Measures ...................................................................................... 17 5.4 Flood Modification Measures ............................................................................................. 20 5.5 Summary and Recommendations ..................................................................................... 21 6. Property Modification Options - Detailed Assessment ................................................................. 23 6.1 LEP and DCP ..................................................................................................................... 23 6.2 Development Control FPLs ................................................................................................ 23 6.3 FPA .................................................................................................................................... 25 6.4 True Flood Hazard ............................................................................................................. 25 6.5 Local Flood Policy .............................................................................................................. 26 7. Response Modification Options - Detailed Assessment .............................................................. 27 7.1 Swan Hill Flood Warning Station ....................................................................................... 27 7.2 Flooding Duration ............................................................................................................... 28 7.3 Local Flood Plan ................................................................................................................ 30 7.4 SES Flood Data Outputs ................................................................................................... 31 7.5 Flood Response Discussion .............................................................................................. 32 7.6 Flood Data ......................................................................................................................... 33 7.7 Community Awareness Measures ..................................................................................... 33 GHD | Report for Murray River Council - Murray Downs Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan, 31/32610 | iii 8. Flood Modification Options - Detailed Assessment ..................................................................... 35 8.1 Existing Levees .................................................................................................................. 35 8.2 Murray Downs Creek ......................................................................................................... 39 8.3 Future Development .......................................................................................................... 45 9. Floodplain Risk Management Plan .............................................................................................. 47 9.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 47 9.2 Recommended Mitigation Measures ................................................................................. 48 9.3 Implementation/Funding .................................................................................................... 51 10. Acknowledgements .....................................................................................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Tooleybuc Flood Study Final Report.Pdf
    Wakool Shire Council Tooleybuc Flood Study Final Report October 2014 This report: has been prepared by GHD for Wakool Shire Council and may only be used and relied on by Wakool Shire Council for the purpose agreed between GHD and the Wakool Shire Council as set out Section 1 of this report. GHD otherwise disclaims responsibility to any person other than Wakool Shire Council arising in connection with this report. GHD also excludes implied warranties and conditions, to the extent legally permissible. The services undertaken by GHD in connection with preparing this report were limited to those specifically detailed in the report and are subject to the scope limitations set out in the report. The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on conditions encountered and information reviewed at the date of preparation of the report. GHD has no responsibility or obligation to update this report to account for events or changes occurring subsequent to the date that the report was prepared. The opinions, conclusions and any recommendations in this report are based on assumptions made by GHD described in this report. GHD disclaims liability arising from any of the assumptions being incorrect. Cover photograph: Looking upstream opposite Tooleybuc at the Mallee Highway bridge crossing. GHD | Report for Wakool Shire Council - Tooleybuc Flood Study, 31/30143 | i Executive Summary The Tooleybuc Flood Study was commissioned by the Wakool Shire Council. The study has assessed Murray River flooding conditions at the township of Tooleybuc. The study has been carried out in accordance with the NSW Government’s Floodplain Development Manual (2005).
    [Show full text]
  • Wakool Shire Development Control Plan 2013
    Wakool Development Control Plan 2013 WAKOOL SHIRE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2013 OCTOBER 2013 Wakool Shire Council Amendment 1: August 2014. Amendment 2: April 2015 Development Control Plan 2013 Page 1 Wakool Development Control Plan 2013 This DCP was prepared by iPLAN PROJECTS (Orange NSW) in association with Wakool Shire Council. The team would like to thank everyone who was involved with this project or provided feedback. This DCP has also been based on a literature review and some wording of controls from other successful DCPs across NSW so Wakool Shire Council thanks those other Councils for their assistance. Wakool Shire Council Amendment 1: August 2014. Amendment 2: April 2015 Development Control Plan 2013 Page 2 Wakool Development Control Plan 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS A INTRODUCTION A.1 HOW TO USE THIS DCP A.1.1 WHERE DOES THIS DCP APPLY A.1.2 WHEN DOES THIS DCP COMMENCE A.1.3 PURPOSE OF THIS DCP A.1.4 AIMS OF THE DCP A.1.5 HOW TO READ THIS DCP A.1.6 HOW TO ADDRESS THE CONTROLS IN THIS DCP A.1.7 VARIATIONS TO THE CONTROLS IN THIS DCP A.1.8 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PLANS A.1.9 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTIONS A.1.10 PLANNING AGREEMENTS A.1.11 PRIVATE COVENANTS A.1.12 ANCILLARY DEVELOPMENT A.1.13 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS A.2 TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT A.2.1 INTRODUCTION A.2.2 EXEMPT DEVELOPMENT A.2.3 COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT A.2.4 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT A.2.5 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT A.2.6 DESIGNATED DEVELOPMENT A.2.7 STATE & REGIONAL SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT A.3 NOTIFICATION & ADVERTISING A.3.1 INTRODUCTION A.3.2 NOTIFIED DEVELOPMENT A.3.3 ADVERTISED DEVELOPMENT A.3.4
    [Show full text]
  • Council Meeting Held on 24/03/2020
    1 Foreword by the Mayor Murray River Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement establishes a 20-year vision for land use planning and growth in our LGA. It documents community priorities and aspirations for our area along with actions to enhance its character, preserve its natural attributes and improve our quality of life. Through the development of this document Council has recognised that a well-considered and consistent approach to planning is required to ensure that future changes are provided for and managed in a sustainable manner. And as a Council comprising a range of diverse communities, this document also takes into account, and embraces, the differences across the Council footprint. This Statement has provided an opportunity to think carefully about where we want to be in the longer term, and make the preparations in our planning processes to help us get there, whether it be land use planning, industrial development, healthcare, education or tourism initiatives. As a community our challenge is to actively address changing demographics and population needs to ensure there are no impediments to improving our amenity and viability well into the future. The planning decisions we make now will play a critical role in influencing the character and identity of our area for the next generation and beyond. Murray River Council is a great place to live, with a passionate community poised for a bright future. Chris Bilkey Mayor, Murray River Council 2 Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians of the lands where we stand today, We acknowledge Elders past and present, The pioneers whose toil inspires us still; And those who gave their lives, that we may now, On this proud past, a vibrant future build.
    [Show full text]
  • Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting
    MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes 24 September 2019 MINUTES OF MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN TATALIA ROOM 1 (UPPER LEVEL), RICH RIVER GOLF CLUB, 24 LANE, MOAMA ON TUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2019 AT 6:01PM PRESENT: Cr Chris Bilkey (Mayor), Cr Gen Campbell (Deputy Mayor), Cr Nikki Cohen (Councillor), Cr Tony Aquino (Councillor), Cr Ann Crowe (Councillor), Cr Neil Gorey (Councillor), Cr Alan Mathers (Councillor), Cr Thomas Weyrich (Councillor), Cr Geoff Wise (Councillor) IN ATTENDANCE: Des Bilske (General Manager), Ross Mallett (Director Corporate Services), Scott Barber (Director Engineering), Rod Croft (Acting Director Planning, Waste & Regulatory Services), Kerri Keogh (Manager Office of the General Manager), Courtney Dean (Coordinator Communications) 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY The Mayor opened the meeting with an Acknowledgement of Country. 2 OPENING PRAYER The Mayor held a short appropriate prayer. 3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE/APOLOGIES There were no leave of absence/apologies tendered by Councillors to the meeting. 4 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS DECLARATIONS The Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey declared a conflict of interests in Item 10.6 of the General Manager’s Report on Request for Support – Port Precinct Working Group. 5 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 5.1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD ON 27 AUGUST 2019 RESOLUTION 010919 Moved: Cr Gen Campbell Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Murray River Council held on 27 August 2019 be confirmed as a true and correct record. CARRIED Page 1 MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes 24 September 2019 6 DEPUTATIONS There were no deputations to be heard on any matter within the meeting.
    [Show full text]
  • Our Services Finley & Surrounding Areas
    Centacare South West NSW Wagga Wagga | Albury | Griffith | Finley Phone 1300 619 379 www.centacareswnsw.org.au Our Services Finley & Surrounding Areas Centacare SW NSW is a not-for-profit, non-government organisation that provides counselling, community education, case management, care-coordination and community development with the assistance of collaborative community partnerships. We have many different services available at Finley and PIR - Partners in Recovery Surrounding area, these include Deniliquin, Tocumwal, Aims to better support people with severe Berrigan, Barooga, Jerilderie, Urana, Corowa, Moulamein and persistent mental illness with complex and Tooleybuc. needs, and their carers and families, by getting services and supports to work in a more Family Education Service collaborative, coordinated, and integrated way. Offers a diverse range of parenting and family relationship Location : Finley,Tocumwal, Berrigan, Barooga, programs designed to promote positive, respectful parent- Jerilderie, Urana & Corowa. child relationships which supports parents to have satisfying emotional relationships with their children and significant others. Courses : Employee Assistance Program Services Bringing Up Great Kids, Keeping Children Safe, Parenting Offers counselling, support and debriefing to Under Pressure (PUP), Parenting Consultations, FRIENDS employees of various government and non- Program/FRIENDS for Life, FUN Friends, Grandparents doing it government agencies and the private business tough support group. sector. The Employee Assistance Program can Location : Finley,Tocumwal, Berrigan, Barooga & Jerilderie, of help when personal, family or work issues are Barham, Burraboi, Goodnight, Wakool, Tooleybuc, Moulamein, impacting on your wellbeing or quality of life. Kyalite, Koraleigh, Murray Downs and Mallan. NDIS Family & Relationship Counselling Services Centacare Southwest NSW is a registered Family & Relationship counselling services, aims for early National Disability Insurance Scheme provider.
    [Show full text]
  • River Murray Phytoplankton Monitoring Program Review 2015
    Review of the River Murray Phytoplankton Monitoring Program A Report to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority by Roger Croome InfoRail Pty Ltd and Rod Oliver CSIRO Land and Water Flagship 26 June 2015 1 Commonwealth copyright. MDBA reserves the right to set out the terms and conditions forAll materialthe use of and such work material. produced by the Murray‒Darling Basin Authority constitutes Darling Basin Authority logo or other logos and emblems, any material protected by a tradeWith themark, exception any content of the provided Commonwealth by third Coat parties, of Arms, and where photographs, otherwise the noted, Murray‒ all material presented in this publication is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia licence. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au [insert publication year]. © Murray‒Darling Basin Authority wTheording Murray‒Darling within your Basinwork: Authority’s preference is that you attribute this publication (and any Murray‒Darling Basin Authority material sourced from it) using the following Title: [insert title of publication] Source: Licensed from the Murray‒Darling Basin Authority under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence As far as practicable, material for which the copyright is owned by a third party will be clearly labelled. The Murray Darling Basin Authority has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that this material has been reproduced in this publication with the full consent of the copyright owners. ‒ Inquiries regarding the licence and any use of this publication are welcome by contacting the Murray Darling Basin Authority. Disclaimer ‒ The views, opinions and conclusions expressed by any external authors of this publication are not necessarily those of the Murray−Darling Basin Authority or the Commonwealth.
    [Show full text]
  • Murray Matters February/March 2021
    Murray Matters February/March 2021 Meet your Australia Day winners | PAGES 4-6 Welcome to the team Terry | PAGE 7 AND MORE… Photograph submitted by Mirinda North. Thanks Mirinda! Contact council MAYOR Councillor Chris BILKEY Phone 0439 163 272 [email protected] 1300 087 004 Elected September 2017 Moama Ward www.murrayriver.nsw.gov.au [email protected] DEPUTY MAYOR Councillor Nikki COHEN Barham Office 0419 573 258 [email protected] 15 Murray Street Elected September 2017 Moama Ward Barham NSW 2732 Mathoura Office Councillor Alan MATHERS 21-25 Conargo Street 0427 209 806 Mathoura NSW 2710 [email protected] Elected September 2017 Moama Office Greater Wakool Ward 52 Perricoota Road Moama NSW 2731 Councillor Neil GOREY 0428 536 513 Moulamein Office [email protected] Tualka Terrace Elected September 2017 Moulamein NSW 2733 Greater Wakool Ward Mathoura Visitor & Business Centre Councillor Tom WEYRICH Cobb Highway 0429 950 594 Mathoura NSW 2710 [email protected] Elected September 2017 Moulamein Business Centre Greater Murray Ward Morago Street Moulamein NSW 2733 Councillor Tony AQUINO 0417 856 199 [email protected] Elected September 2017 Greater Murray Ward Councillor Ann CROWE 0438 331 733 [email protected] Elected September 2017 Greater Wakool Ward Councillor Gen CAMPBELL 0458 809 803 [email protected] Elected September 2017 Moama Ward Councillor Geoff WISE 0407 801 005 [email protected] Elected September 2017 Greater Murray Ward Message from the Mayor Welcome to the first edition of Murray Matters for 2021. The border chaos that defined much of 2020 seemed to follow us into the new year…once again having an enormous impact on our businesses that rely on the visitor population.
    [Show full text]
  • Murray-Region.Pdf
    OFFICIAL TOURING MAP THE MIGHTY MURRAY Welcome to the legendary Murray River, Australia’s longest and most iconic river, a state border, lifeblood to millions and simply a great place for a holiday. This map outlines the various captivating experiences that are on offer along the legendary Murray River. Gourmet traveler? Dip into sensational food and wine country along the Murray’s culinary tour, which leads you around Albury, Yarrawonga, Echuca Moama, Swan Hill, Mildura, and many other Murray towns, where you can scour the farmers’ markets and savour the cellar doors – this is, after all, Australia’s abundant food bowl. The Murray River flows through the very heart of Australia’s history. The Murray is imbued with thousands of years of Aboriginal settlement, while stories of pioneers, pastoralists and bushrangers will entertain you along the Murray Heritage Trail. Beautifully preserved paddlesteamers still ply the waters at Echuca Moama, Mildura and Swan Hill, while historic towns and museums along the way showcase the importance of the Murray to a developing nation. Looking for a memorable family holiday? The Murray is a natural family attraction offering riverside camping among the River Red Gums, swimming, fishing, boating, biking and plenty more diversions for kids and the young at heart along the way. Jump in your car and take the family on a road trip along the Murray. Golf more your thing? The Murray boasts some of Australia’s finest architect-designed courses, studding both sides of the river like emeralds on a silver necklace. Want to escape into nature? The Murray excels in natural wonders.
    [Show full text]
  • Murray River Capacity and Capability Assessment Report
    Events Placement Program CAPACITY AND CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 SPORTING FACILITIES INDIVIDUAL SPORTS Event Opportunities per Sport 5 Moama Bowling Club 54-55 Bowls 75-77 Brick Alley 56 Touch Football 78-80 REGIONAL OVERVIEW 7 Five Mile Boat Ramp 57 Water Skiing 81-83 Murray River Council Map 8 Moama Recreation Reserve 58 Golf 84-92 Foreword 9 Jack Eddy Oval 59 Speedway 93-95 Regional Overview 10-11 Heartland Raceway 60 AFL 96-98 Arts, Entertainment & Culture 12 Picnic Point 61 Soccer/Netball 99-107 Media & Marketing Assets 13-14 Mathoura Recreation Reserve 62 Little Athletics 108-110 Climate 15 Rich River Resort 63 Cricket 111-113 CluBarham 64 Croquet 114-116 EVENTS & TOURISM Murray Downs Country Club 65 Cycling 117-119 Key Events 16-18 Tooleybuc Sports Club 66 Tennis 120-122 Natural Attributes 19 Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve 67 Horse Racing 123-124 Food Paddocks & Produce 20 Moama Velodrome 68 Accommodation 21-32 Document’s primary purpose, Five Mile MTB Trail 69 Transport 33 disclaimer 126 Moulamein Racing Club 70 Ratings Key 34 Moulamein Recreation Reserve 71-72 SPORTS OVERVIEW 35-49 Barham Recreation Reserve 73 ARTS & CULTURE Paramount Theatre 50 Golden Rivers Theatre Group 51 Murray River Council | Events Placement Program Capacity and Capabilities Assessment 2 Executive Summary Moama Bowling Club The Murray River Council at select venues to host state region is well positioned to host and national standard events sporting, arts and cultural events. such as motorsport, lawn bowls, water skiing and golf. The region The region is easily accessible contains has many high standard by road, being 227kms or a 2 & sports venues that have the 3/4 hour drive from Melbourne ability to hold elite level and high (20 minutes less from the participation type vents, such as major airport) and 574km or the Moama Bowling Club, the a 6 hour drive from Canberra.
    [Show full text]
  • Murray River Local Profile
    Murray River local profile DRAFT MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL JULY 2018 Contents 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Objectives 2 1.2 The principles of sustainability 2 1.3 Document structure 3 1.4 Community engagement 3 2. The planning context 5 2.1 Murray Shire and Wakool Shire land use strategies and LEPs 6 2.2 Commonwealth legislation and policies 8 2.3 NSW legislation and policy 8 2.4 Local plans and policies 14 2.5 Victorian plans and strategies 16 3. Local government area overview 19 3.1 Description 20 3.2 Demography 22 3.3 Settlements and development 24 3.4 Housing 26 3.5 Business and industry 28 3.6 Services and infrastructure 31 3.7 The natural environment 36 3.8 Natural hazards 48 3.9 Heritage 51 4. The settlements 55 4.1 Barham 56 4.2 Koraleigh 68 4.3 Mathoura 76 4.4 Moama 88 4.5 Moulamein 104 4.6 Murray Downs 113 4.7 Tooleybuc 122 4.8 Wakool 130 4.9 Rural localities 138 5. Considerations 145 5.1 Considerations for the landuse strategy 146 5.2 Next steps 149 i Document Details and History Project number: 3517 Document title: Murray River Local Profile Client: Murray River Council Author: Zenith Town Planning PO Box 591 Moruya NSW 2537 Ph. 0408 258 877 [email protected] Version: Preliminary draft 31 May 2018 Exhibition draft 24 July 2018 Final The contents of this report are Commercial in Confidence and are only to be used for the express purpose of supporting the respective project, planning proposal or development application described above.
    [Show full text]
  • River Murray from Yarrawonga Weir to Wakool Junction Reach Report
    River Murray from Yarrawonga Weir to Wakool Junction reach report Constraints Management Strategy Final Report - July 2015 Yarrawonga Weir to Wakool Junction reach report, Constraints Management Strategy Published by the Murray‒Darling Basin Authority Postal Address: GPO Box 1801, Canberra ACT 2601 Telephone: (02) 6279 0100 international + 61 2 6279 0100 Facsimile: (02) 6248 8053 international + 61 2 6248 8053 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.mdba.gov.au ISBN (online): 978-1-925221-11-4 All material and work produced by the Murray‒Darling Basin Authority constitutes Commonwealth copyright. MDBA reserves the right to set out the terms and conditions for the use of such material. With the exception of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, photographs, the Murray‒Darling Basin Authority logo or other logos and emblems, any material protected by a trade mark, any content provided by third parties, and where otherwise noted, all material presented in this publication is provided under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia licence. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au © Murray‒Darling Basin Authority 2015. The Murray‒Darling Basin Authority’s preference is that you attribute this publication (and any Murray‒ Darling Basin Authority material sourced from it) using the following wording within your work: Title: Yarrawonga Weir to Wakool junction reach report: Constraints Management Strategy. Source: Licensed from the Murray‒Darling Basin Authority under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia Licence. As far as practicable, material for which the copyright is owned by a third party will be clearly labelled. The Murray‒Darling Basin Authority has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that this material has been reproduced in this publication with the full consent of the copyright owners.
    [Show full text]
  • Barham | Mathoura | Moulamein | Murray Downs | Tooleybuc | Wakool Visitrivercountry.Com.Au 2 / Visitrivercountry.Com.Au Welcome
    Moama | Barham | Mathoura | Moulamein | Murray Downs | Tooleybuc | Wakool visitrivercountry.com.au 2 / visitrivercountry.com.au Welcome Beautifully framed by waterways and native bushland, Murray River Council is home to a vibrant mix of riverside communities where relaxed country living and modern-day indulgence collide. Just a 2.5 hour drive from Melbourne, and set along the picturesque Murray River, the area offers the perfect blend of activity and tranquility, with breathtaking river panoramas and forest playgrounds just yearning to be explored. Slow down, unwind and soak in all the natural beauty our Murray River Country has to offer – our fresh air, blue skies, sunny days and starry nights. Step off the beaten track and unearth an exhilarating world of award- winning wineries, restaurants, coffee shops, artisan stores, touring routes, cycling trails, walking tracks and home-grown festivals. And discover a more relaxed rhythm of life with morning bushwalks, river swims, evening sunsets and campfires. We invite you to touch, taste and explore your way around our magical river wonderland. Welcome to River Country… visitrivercountry.com.au / 3 4 / visitrivercountry.com.au Water Adventures Explore the meandering turns in the river, paddle the lush backwaters or let the adrenalin pulse on a fast-paced boating ride. In River Country it’s ‘aquatic playground meets river retreat’! Bursting with beautiful waterways, River Country is home to the Murray, Edward, Wakool, Neimur and Murrumbidgee Rivers as well as the Merran and Billabong Creeks and various lakes. CANOEING Our still waters deliver the perfect setting to escape civilisation and enjoy a refreshing aquatic-based experience.
    [Show full text]