Platy Patch project works begin February 2026

Works on the Merri River in Warrnambool will begin next week as we start our Platy Patch project work on the riparian zone of the river.

What’s the riparian zone?

That’s essentially the riverbank where we will be removing invasive plant species like willows , poplars and hawthorn. These will be replaced with native species as part of the project, together with habitat for platypus and native fish species in the water.

We will be working on the Stewart Court and Jellie Reserve project sites where signage has been up advising locals of the works for the last few months.

If you’re walking along the Merri River and come across a project site, please give it a wide berth and be aware of safety signage and markers.

Find out more about our Platy Patch projects here

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