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This article was published on Friday, 5 July, 2013. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.

Water levels lowered at Margaret Street Pond

Lowering of the water level is being undertaken for a number of reasons including:

Aeration of the wetland sediments
Establishment of wetland and riparian plants
Encourage the presence of waders and other birds that rely on exposed margins and mudflats

Greater Shepparton Mayor Jenny Houlihan said this is the second time this process had been carried out.

"The results from the drawdown in 2012 exceeded our expectations. We achieved a number of these aims, in particular the establishment of native wetland vegetation on the mudflats that proved to provide effective habitat for a large number of wetland birds."

"It is important we undertake this process to continue to improve wetland health."

The process will commence on Monday 8 July and last until Monday 15 July. The pond will fill again in late spring or early summer, depending on weather patterns.

For more information contact Council's Environment Department on (03) 5832 9700

- Released 5 July