Funding has been secured to begin work improving the Martins Gully sub-catchment. In its current condition, Martins Gully delivers sediment and nurient loads to the urban creek system running through Armidale, exacerbating resource issues downstream in the Macleay Catchment. Recent monitoring of water quality in areas downstream show low levels of oxygen, high levels of turbidity and low levels of signal micro-fauna – all indicators of a highly degraded system.
The funding will be used for fencing to restrict stock access, replanting of the riparian corridor, removal of exotic weeds, and installation of low level hard surface crossings to protect water quality and prevent soil erosion.
