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Threatened native species safely relocated during Gippsland Water's Warragul sewer upgrade to protect local biodiversity
Gippsland Water relocated two threatened species during its Warragul sewer upgrade, protecting local wildlife and supporting growth while demonstrating its environmental stewardship through the caretakers.
Two threatened native species have been successfully relocated as part of Gippsland Water's Warragul north-east sewer upgrade. Gippsland Water, in partnership with licenced ecologists, translocated two Warragul Burrowing Crayfish and several Flinders Pygmy Perch in Warragul during stage one of the major project, which will increase system resilience and allow for the town's rapid growth.
Flinders Pygmy Perch were one of the two relocated species as part of the sewer upgrade works
The species were found living near the construction zone and were carefully moved to a nearby protected reserve. Both are on the threatened species list under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988, which identifies and protects wildlife at risk of extinction.
Gippsland Water said the relocation reflects the organisation's environmental stewardship role, which is highlighted in its Caretakers for Tomorrow campaign. For more information, visit Gippsland Water website.
Pictures from Gippsland Water website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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