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The Victorian Murray Floodplains Restoration Project is one of the largest coordinated environmental improvement programs currently being delivered along the Murray River.

The Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project (VMFRP) will get much needed water back onto nine high-value floodplains along the Murray River. Without this water, these iconic landscapes will continue to decline – along with the many native trees, animals and plants that depend on them.

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Latest news

Major Murray River Project Underway at Hattah

Construction has begun at Hattah Lakes North as part of the Victorian Murray Floodplains Restoration Project (VMFRP), marking the final stage of a long-term program that will connect the northern and southern lakes to create a combined, managed system.

How to navigate the VMFRP East Environment Report: Watch the webinar

This recorded session walks you through the Environment Report for the VMFRP East sites, including how it is structured, where to find key information, and how to make a submission. Watch the webinar

Environment Report for Gunbower National Park and Guttrum and Benwell forests to be exhibited soon

The Environment Report for the Gunbower National Park and Guttrum and Benwell forests floodplain restoration projects is expected to be placed on public exhibition in April 2026.
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