Fishing platform at Windsor’s Corner to allow access for all

The New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association (NNLAA) proudly opened its Windsor’s Corner Rehabilitation and Angler Access Project on Tuesday 5 February.
On the banks of the Derwent River 4km north of New Norfolk the popular fishing spot has undergone a dramatic transformation.
Derwent Valley Mayor, Tony Nicholson cut the ribbon and officially opened the site in front of around 50 guests. NNLAA Treasurer Ray Aitchison, the driving force behind the project, spoke of the history of the site and the project.
In conjunction with Greening Australia the NNLAA applied successfully for funding under the Federal Government’s Recreational Fishing Community Grants Programme.

The site was cleared and levelled with the car park extended and defined with treated pine logs. A concrete pathway leads past picnic tables down to the waters edge where a fishing platform has level access for elderly and disabled persons and can easily accommodate several anglers. Around 20m of riverbank has been now cleared to allow more anglers and a greater area to fish.

Johnathan Duddles of Greening Australia said “The site was the perfect example of what can be achieved under these funding programmes. It is a great result”. More work is planned for other sites in the Derwent Valley this year.

The NNLAA would like to thank Malcom Hills of MSD Constructions for donating his time and resources, Geoff Williams, Hazell Bros, Tas Timber Industries and DV Concrete. Thanks also to club members who help with BBQ on the day and all other people who contributed to such a great result for the club, the public and the waterway.