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Recreational anglers now enjoy greater access to a popular section of the Broken Creek at Nathalia thanks to a new boat ramp directly downstream of Chinaman’s Weir.

Member for Rodney Paul Weller said popular recreational species such as Murray cod, golden perch and redfin could be found in and around the assortment of deep pools, submerged snags and overhanging trees along this section of the Broken Creek.

“The Nathalia Angling Club along with Parks Victoria was able to construct the ramp and surrounding infrastructure thanks to funding from Fisheries Victoria,” Mr Weller said.

“Importantly local contractors were used for the majority of the construction works and materials were also sourced locally from businesses in the surrounding areas.”

In the 2011 budget the State Government allocated $16.2 million to further improve recreational fishing opportunities and facilities.

This commitment is being delivered through a range of programs including the provision of funding each year over four years towards improving and enhancing recreational fishing access and infrastructure throughout Victoria.

Mr Weller said the money would be used to upgrade existing boat launching facilities and infrastructure and improving access for anglers to piers, jetties and roads in conjunction with relevant authorities.

“We will be identifying and installing fish ladders in conjunction with catchment management authorities and water authorities, and building fishing platforms and fish cleaning tables at popular fishing locations,” he said.

Anyone with suggestions for improving recreational fishing access and infrastructure in their local area, can submit their ideas online at www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing.