The Goulburn Valley Water site opened on Saturday, September 19 and will be open every day throughout the school holiday period, from 8am to 6pm.
GVW general manager service delivery Daniel Flanagan said the school holidays were a great opportunity for families to visit the free community recreational site.
“Dunyak Moira is a fantastic space for people to get outdoors, enjoy fishing, canoeing, picnics and walks, and we’re excited to welcome visitors back,” Mr Flanagan said.
“Opening every day during the school holidays gives families plenty of opportunity to visit, whether they’re eager to cast a line or simply enjoy the space.”
Dunyak Moira — meaning “fishing lake” in Yorta Yorta language — was created through a partnership between GVW and the Burnanga Indigenous Fishing Club at the former Merrigum Water Treatment Plant.
Two disused water storage lagoons have been transformed into catch-and-release fishing ponds, with the site welcoming thousands of visitors and growing into a recreational, environmental and cultural hub since its opening in 2023.
The ponds are home to Murray cod and endangered southern pygmy perch and southern purple spotted gudgeon. The large lagoon has seven fishing pontoons available to fish from, including a wheelchair-accessible platform.
After the school holidays, Dunyak Moira will return to weekend openings, with daylight saving hours of 7am to 8pm applying from Saturday, October 10.
GVW is also calling for volunteers to assist with the site’s volunteer gate roster. Volunteers do not need to be available every weekend and can choose dates that suit them.
Dunyak Moira is located at 104-108 Morrissey St, Merrigum, and entry is free.
For opening hours, fishing rules and more about Dunyak Moira, visit watermatters.gvwater.vic.gov.au/dunyak-moira
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