The Malinauskas Labor Government is investing $850,000 to expand recreational access the Tod Reservoir Reserve, helping to support the state’s recreational fishing sector and unlocking new opportunities for people to enjoy the great outdoors.
Existing amenities at SA Water’s Tod Reservoir include barbeques, a tennis court and a water history museum.
The new upgrades at the reserve will include construction of a fishing hub, a 2-kilometere shoreline loop trail and improved visitor safety, which will also facilitate activities such as bushwalking, cycling, kayaking and bird watching.
A cross-government Reservoir and Fish Stocking Working Group is facilitating a fish stocking initiative at Tod in the coming months.
The introduction of fish at Tod Reservoir Reserve will establish the reservoir as a prime destination for anglers, while strengthening community connection to the reservoir for more than 14,000 people across Port Lincoln and surrounding areas.
While the fish are expected to take approximately 2 years to reach a catchable size, SA Water and other government agencies will continue to work with RecFish SA to explore options to secure more fish for stocking.
The expansion of recreational access at Tod Reservoir Reserve is part of the Malinauskas Government’s plan to explore more opportunities to encourage more recreation within reservoirs, while maintaining water security as the primary purpose of these sites.
“Our reservoirs are some of the most popular places in our state for South Australian families to spend time outdoors and being active.
This investment will make the Tod Reservoir even more accessible, giving even more opportunity for South Australians to connect with nature.
On top of this, it will make the Myponga and Tod Reservoirs destinations for fishers on the Eyre Peninsula.”
Reservoir reserves serve as both a key destination for outdoor recreation across South Australia and the backbone of our state’s vital water supply.
This investment will make the Tod Reservoir easier and safer to access for people to enjoy all the benefits that come with being outdoors.