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Ribbon weed cutting at Victoria Park Lake

During this time the Lake will be closed for all public use between the hours of 6am to 6pm, including boating and swimming, to ensure the maintenance takes place both efficiently and safely. Surrounding grassed areas remain open and will not be affected by the works.

The process involves use of an aquatic harvester boat, which cuts the plant below the surface and stores the cut material on board for later disposal.

Some minor offcuts may wash up on banks over the next few days and will be removed by Council.

Greater Shepparton City Council Director Infrastructure Phil Hoare advised that the works are part of regular routine maintenance of the area, to ensure it remains a great community facility. The last maintenance works occurred in January 2018.

“Council will ensure that the works are completed efficiently and that fish and animals living in the lake are protected. Council works with its stakeholders to minimise interruptions to users.”

“Ribbon weed will remain in the wetland and other areas for its water treatment properties and to provide animal habitat,” said Mr Hoare.

For further information contact council on 5832 9700.