Technical Event: VFA Arcadia Fish Hatchery – Stage 2 Works Site Inspection

A lot has changed in 3 years since IN-GV last visited the Arcadia Fish Hatchery, with stage 2 works now complete. BMD has delivered the $10 million expansion for Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA).

The works will increase fish production from 1.6 million per year to 6 million per year, with varieties including Murray Cod & Golden Perch Stage 2 scope of works included the following:

60 Plankton Ponds

30 Brood Ponds

4 Catfish Ponds

5 Re-use Ponds

New Harvest Station

4 New Pump Stations

Conversion of existing turkey nest dam into fish out pond

Other works upgrades that have happened in site in the last few years include the visitor information centre, new office buildings, hatchery building and more.

Before Stage 2 Works:

Completion of Stage 2 works:

Come along and have a look for yourself.

SITE VISIT PPE: Safety boots, long pants, hi-vis vest or shirt & long sleeve shirt.

VENUE: Visitor Carpark at 200 Ross Road, Arcadia, VIC 3631 (map)

TIME & DATE: 1.00pm – 2.00pm, Friday 12th December 2025

COST: No cost.

RSVP: No later than 12pm, Thursday 11th December 2025

RSVP now

We look forward to seeing you there.

Regards

IN-GV Committee