Access to Navan Park Lake will be improved, with Melton council to share in $1.1 million in state government funding to improve fishing facilities.
Council will receive $55,000 to build lower landings on the Navan Park Lake boardwalk for easier access to the water.
Acting Outdoor Recreation Minister Ros Spence said the funding is backed by Victoria’s anglers through the reinvestment of their fishing license fees – which means this generation of fishing fans is making sure the next generation has the same great fishing they get to experience.
“Victorians love to fish so we’re making sure our local fishing hot spots meet their expectations when it comes to facilities and the fish we are stocking,” she said.
“By reinvesting the fishing license fees of our angling community, we’re making sure fishing in Victoria remains the best in the country – so that future generations can experience this wholesome pastime in our great outdoors.”
Elsewhere in the west, Parks Victoria will improve seven fishing platforms on the Maribyrnong River thanks to a $46,400 grant.
The 2024-25 Large Grants Program is currently open, with applications closing on February 28.
Details: vfa.vic.gov.au/fishinggrants
