Neilly Group partnered with the Australian Landscape Trust to restore ecological function and improve connectivity across a critical section of the Riverland Ramsar Wetland.

Key project elements:

  • Hydrological Connectivity: Removed sediment and upgraded crossings at Hunchee Crossing and Ral Ral Bridge to restore flows and fish passage.
  • Erosion Control: Re-profiled eroded banks to 1V:3H slopes and re-snagged 55 m of streambank with habitat features.
  • Revegetation: 0.45 ha of macrophyte habitat and 300 m of riparian zone restored with native species, fenced from feral herbivores.
  • Billabong Connection: Reconnected 180 m of an old billabong to Big Hunchee Creek, providing habitat for endangered Southern Bell Frog.
  • Community & Cultural Engagement: Collaborated with Aboriginal rangers for planting and cultural protection.
  • Client Outcomes: Year-round access to research areas, resumed environmental watering, and reactivation of floodplain habitat research and ecotourism
LOCATION:
Riverland, SA
CAPABILITY:

Ecological Restoration & Habitat Connectivity
Waterway & Floodplain Management

“As a business that services the boating and recreational community, the Calperum Bridge has always been a barrier. Small boats might squeeze through, but for most it is simply impossible. For years, the old culvert and bridge created near misses, frustrations, and a poor experience for both locals and visitors. The improvement of the Calperum Bridge is a tremendous benefit—providing safer, easier access to Ral Ral Creek and beyond, and making the river more enjoyable for everyone.”

Shane Coombs, Ral Ral Store (Renmark)

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