The Shire of Murray has won a Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Environmental
Sustainability award for its Riverbank Restoration Project.
The winners were announced at an awards gala at Optus Stadium on Friday.
The award recognises achievements in adaptation to environmental change with one project focusing on the preservation of natural environment, water conservation and energy efficiency.
Shire Chief Executive Officer, Dean Unsworth said the Riverbank Restoration Project sits within the Shire’s commitment to ensure Murray’s ecosystem is managed sustainably for the benefit of current and future generations.
“Our team, with support from the Bindjareb Rangers, Syrinx, Landcare SJ and the State NRM Office have restored the riverbank along the Murray River through sustainable soft engineering practices to prevent further erosion, create dune stability and provide habitat for native flora and fauna,” said Mr Unsworth.
“Thank you to Keep Australia Beautiful Council for acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our Environment team and partners to ensure our natural areas are protected and maintained for generations to come.”
It is the second time the Shire has been a finalist in the awards for this project.
