March 2023 Inland Fisheries Service News Archive
Advice of lowering of Lake Barrington
Tasmania Irrigation wish to recommence construction of the pump station on the shores of Lake Barrington for the purpose of progressing the Don Irrigation Scheme. To facilitate this, Lake Barrington will need to be lowered to between four and five metres. Hydro Tasmania can confirm the draw down timetable as follows: Date Draw Down Monday...
Clean Up Australia Day
The Inland Fisheries Service took part in Clean Up Australia Corporate Clean Up Day. IFS Staff focussed effort on the River Derwent and the Central Highlands. A full load of rubbish was collected from the banks of the River Derwent between New Norfolk and Gretna. The rubbish included a toilet pan, pram, car parts, tyres,...
Reminder Lake Kay and Double Lagoon track closures
Anglers are reminded that works to upgrade the Lake Kay and Double Lagoon tracks in the Western Lakes will commence on Monday 6th March and continue for approximately two weeks. The tracks will be periodically closed during this period. Please follow all signs and speed limits. Anglers will experience improved access when the works are...
