Our Legacy
25 Year highlights
- Installed environmental infrastructure at the Hattah Lakes in 2013 which was the largest of its kind in Australia.
- Delivered essential environmental water flows to the Hattah-Kulkyne Lakes to support significant populations of endangered and threatened flora and fauna.
- Enabled Traditional Owners and Aboriginal community to continue cultural practices and knowledge sharing at the lakes through the Hattah Lakes infrastructure project.
Hattah Kulkyne Lakes are the largest series of floodplain lakes along the Murray River and without intervention through the delivery of environmental flows the site would have continued to deteriorate.
“The Hattah Lakes is an area of significance for the region and provides vital habitat for native flora and fauna. The installation of the pumps, levees and other important infrastructure has been crucial to the long-term survival of the area.”
Allison McTaggart, Mallee CMA Chair
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, in Mallee Country, is a Ramsar listed wetland and refuge for important flora and fauna. The delivery of environmental water via the Hattah Lakes infrastructure project has been vital to its ongoing survival.
The 13,000 hectare Ramsar-listed lakes provide drought refuge for birds, animals and vegetation, while the significant cultural and social values of the landscape continue to connect Traditional Owners and community members with this amazing Country.
The 13,000 hectare Ramsar-listed lakes provide drought refuge for birds, animals and vegetation, while the significant cultural and social values of the landscape continue to connect Traditional Owners and community members with this amazing Country.
Hattah Lakes were once regularly connected to the river and received life giving flows. Due to river regulation, reduced flooding and water availability, the floodplains and lakes required infrastructure to supply vital water to ensure its survival.
The installation of the pumps, regulators and levees in 2013 was an iconic moment for the National Park. The infrastructure was one of Australia’s largest environmental projects and ten years in the planning. The park has since received six environmental flows, two natural flooding events and drawdowns and drying between inundation, reflecting the natural cycle for floodplain lakes.
Hattah Lakes are a much loved area and a vital part of our floodplain health and play a significant role in supporting our natural ecosystem.
Output
1.0 Structural works
1.1 Irrigation Structure (Ha)
- Target = 58
- Actual: State = 3, Federal = 0, Other = 0, Total = 3
1.2 Waterway structure (No.)
- Target = 5
- Actual: State = 0, Federal = 0, Other = 0, Total = 0
1.3 Monitoring structure (No.)
- Target = 0
- Actual: State = 0, Federal = 0, Other = 2, Total = 2
1.4 Fence (Km)
- Target = 4
- Actual: State = 8, Federal = 0, Other = 0, Total = 8
1.5 Visitor facility (No.)
- Target = 18
- Actual: State = 26, Federal = 0, Other = 0, Total = 26
1.6 Road (Km)
- Target = 6
- Actual: State =3, Federal = 0, Other = 0, Total = 3
1.7 Crossing (No.)
- Target = 1
- Actual: State =0, Federal = 0, Other = 0, Total = 0
2.0 Environmental works
2.1 Vegetation (Ha)
- Target = 681
- Actual: State = 512, Federal = 593, Other = 0, Total = 1105
2.2 Weed control (Ha)
- Target = 16,704
- Actual: State = 1364, Federal = 15902, Other = 0, Total = 17,267
2.3 Pest animal control (Ha)
- Target = 125,244
- Actual: State = 120102, Federal = 54882, Other = 0, Total = 174,984
2.4 Threatened species response (No.)
- Target = 4
- Actual: State = 3, Federal = 0, Other = 0, Total = 2
3.0 Management services
3.1 Water (No.)
- Target = 43
- Actual: State = 34, Federal = 0, Other = 0, Total = 34
4.0 Planning and regulation
4.1 Approval and advice (No.)
- Target = 142
- Actual: State = 103, Federal = 3, Other = 0, Total = 106
4.2 Management agreement (No.)
- Target = 71
- Actual: State = 45, Federal = 8, Other = 0, Total = 53
4.3 Assessment (No.)
- Target = 574
- Actual: State = 428, Federal = 119, Other = 8, Total = 555
4.4 Engagement event (No. of participants)
- Target = 4052
- Actual: State = 3527, Federal = 3115, Other = 258, Total = 6900
4.5 Partnership (No.)
- Target = 101
- Actual: State = 83, Federal = 10, Other = 2, Total = 95
4.6 Plan (No.)
- Target = 87
- Actual: State = 44, Federal = 23, Other = 2, Total = 69
4.7 Publication (No.)
- Target = 262
- Actual: State = 217, Federal = 79, Other = 15, Total = 311
4.8 Information management system (No.)
- Target = 20
- Actual: State = 19, Federal = 1, Other = 0, Total = 20
2021 – 22 Achievements
- 198,000 hectares of targeted environmental works were completed to protect the region’s priority natural, cultural and productive landscapes.
- Established and maintained 53 management agreements with land managers to deliver targeted Natural Resource Management activities.
- Supported 6,900 stakeholders to participate in 24 delivery partner forums with 98% of participants rating their overall delivery as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.
Our Future Vision
Healthy and resilient landscapes being cared for by connected communities
Future aspirations
- Manage agricultural land to optimise productive capacity, while avoiding or minimising environmental impacts.
- Protect Aboriginal culture and heritage and embed Traditional Owner led practices in the management and healing of Country.
- Connected and resilient communities lead positive change across our natural, cultural and productive landscapes.
