Lower Mitta Mitta Geomorphic Investigation

Summary and scope

This project involves a geomorphic investigation of the Lower Mitta Mitta River, extending from Lake Banimboola to Hume Dam. The study area will be divided into six reaches, consistent with the 2010 Mitta Mitta River Waterway Action Plan and the 2002 Geomorphic Study undertaken by Charles Sturt University.Reach 1 – Lake Banimboola to Callaghan CreekReach 2 – Callaghan Creek to Snowy CreekReach 3 – Snowy Creek to Scrubby CreekReach 4 – Scrubby Creek to Peters BridgeReach 5 – Peters Bridge to Bullhead CreekReach 6 – Bullhead Creek to Lake Hume High Water MarkThe purpose is to identify and prioritise reach-scale interventions that will improve river stability, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and protect the river’s environmental, social, and economic values.