- Carnarvon artificial reef delivered for local community and State's recreational fishers
- 300 modules deployed off the coast creating new recreational fishing opportunities
- Project backed by $1.4 million investment through the Recreational Fishing Initiatives Fund
Recreational fishers can now drop a line off the new Carnarvon artificial reef, with installation of the new underwater habitat complete.
Located approximately seven kilometres west-south-west of Pelican Point, the artificial reef is made up of 300 purpose-built reef modules covering a nine-hectare area.
Designed by Cyan Renewables and manufactured by Carnarvon business Sweet as Concrete, the steel-reinforced concrete modules will create a new underwater ecosystem, supporting fish species such as cobia, mulloway, tailor and trevally.
The artificial reef was backed by $1.4 million investment by the Cook Government through the Recreational Fishing Initiatives Fund.
The project was led by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, with support from the Gascoyne Development Commission, Recfishwest, the Shire of Carnarvon and the Carnarvon Chamber of Commerce.
More information about WA's artificial reefs and the coordinates can be found at www.dpird.wa.gov.au/individuals/recreational-fishing/recreational-fishing-initiatives/artificial-reefs or www.recfishwest.org.au/our-services/artificial-reefs/ .
As stated by Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis:
"Carnarvon artificial reef is now complete and ready to be enjoyed by local recreational fishers and visitors from across the State.
"I know how much this project means to the local community and I'm proud we've delivered this fantastic recreational and tourism asset that will boost the fishing experience in the Gascoyne, drive visitation to the region and provide ongoing economic benefits to Carnarvon and surrounds."
As stated by Gascoyne Minister Hannah Beazley:
"The Gascoyne is a go-to destination for those who love the great outdoors, and the Carnarvon artificial reef provides an exciting new addition to the visitor experience and for those who call the region home.
"This is great news for the Carnarvon community, and I'm thrilled we've delivered this much-anticipated project that will help create vibrancy, support local businesses and attract valuable tourism dollars to the region.
As stated by Sandra Carr MLC:
"The Cook Labor Government is investing in our regions and ensuring they remain great places to live, work and visit.
"The Carnarvon artificial reef has been a great collaborative effort by community, government and industry, and the result is a new attraction in the Gascoyne region that will stimulate the local economy and create jobs."
