Inland Fisheries Service News
Lagoon of Islands decommissioned by Hydro Tasmania
Hydro Tasmania today (30 April 2013) announced work to decommission the dam at Lagoon of Islands in Tasmania’s central highlands and rehabilitate the site to a natural state is nearing completion. Manager Sustainability and Safety Andrew Scanlon said the project is in keeping with Hydro Tasmania’s reputation for sustainable water management and environmental leadership. “This...
Another successful Trout Weekend
Over the last weekend the Inland Fisheries Service opened the doors of its Liawenee field station to the public. Over the two days around 3500 people visited the site to see the annual brown trout spawning run at its peak. The highlight was the thousands of trout that were on show but the patrons were...
Breakwater height at Arthurs Lake increased
Due to recent record high water levels in Arthurs Lake MAST and IFS have increased the height of the breakwater at the Arthurs Lake Dam Wall boat ramp by a further 1.2m. The project was funded through MAST’s maintenance program and project managed by IFS. This latest work increases the breakwater above the Full Supply...
Extension to Tods Corner boat ramp completed
The Tods Corner Boat Ramp has been extended by 30 linear metres and improvements have been made to the parking and turning areas to provide better access and egress for boaters. This work was made possible by MAST’s maintenance program and project managed by IFS. Anglers are reminded that Great Lake's boat ramps at Tods...
Woods Lake Boat Ramp upgrade nearing completion
Funded through MAST’s Recreational Boating Fund 2012 and project managed by IFS the upgrade of the Woods Lake boat ramp is nearing completion and will be a significant improvement for the 2013/14 angling season. Construction was delayed until the end of the angling season to minimise disruption to anglers and take advantage of lowest possible...
