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6 November 2024
Ovens River tree blockage fears not shared by NECMA

NORTH East Catchment Management Authority (NECMA) has sought to reassure the community that fallen trees in the Ovens River at Harrietville pose little risk to river flow, despite local residents and state MPs voicing their concern on the issue.

Local resident Verona Sullivan raised the issue with Nationals MP for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, who is also the Coalition's Shadow Minister for Water.

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