Guttrum and Benwell Forests

The Guttrum and Benwell Forests Project is designed to enable water to be delivered efficiently and effectively, to give the plants and animals the water they need to flourish. The water will help to restore the extent and distribution of wetland vegetation and build resilience into both forests. Native fish numbers in the river will also benefit by returning nutrient-rich water to the Murray.

Overview
Guttrum and Benwell Forests
Securing environmental outcomes using less water

Downloads

Fact Sheet (PDF)

FAQ – Guttrum and Benwell Forests (PDF)

Forest community meeting minutes 26 November 2020 (PDF)

Wetland and Waterways Map (PDF)

Links

Project business case

Referral documents

Project overview maps – location, structures, construction, access and managed inundation area

Stakeholder Advisory Group

Expressions of interest are sought from interested community members, forest user groups, Traditional Owners, and industry representatives to participate in a Stakeholder Advisory Group. Expressions of interest close at 5 PM on Monday, 8 March 2021.

Acknowledgement to Country

The Victorian Murray Floodplain Restoration Project (VMFRP) acknowledges and respects Traditional Owners, Aboriginal communities and organisations. We recognise the diversity of their cultures and the deep connections they have with Victoria’s lands and waters.

We value partnerships with them for the health of people and country.

VMFRP management and staff pay their respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the primacy of Traditional Owners’ obligations, rights and responsibilities to use and care for their traditional lands and waters.