Castlereagh River Project

Gilgandra Shire Council is proposing to undertake a river restoration, water security and beautification project on the Castlereagh River adjoining Gilgandra. The project is proposed to restore the formation of a waterbody in the Castlereagh River, which will in turn create a public recreational space and emergency water supply.

The key components of the project are:

  • Waterway and foreshore restoration - sand excavation, bank stabilisation and restoration work
  • Reservoir/velocity control structure and fish passage - construction of one or more in-channel reservoir or velocity control structures to re-create a semi-permanent body of water and fish passage to restore natural ecological pathways
  • Waterfront beautification - potentially includes cycling/walking pathways, seating, car parking, amenities, recreation & BBQ areas
  • Sand processing facility - potential commercial component to support the project

The project is currently in the pre-feasibility stage. 

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