The construction of the new Shoalhaven offshore artificial reef was completed in mid-January 2015, with 20 specially designed huge concrete artificial reef modules successfully lowered from a barge 30 metes to the sea floor, 4km east of Shoalhaven Heads. Each module stands 5 m high and weighs in excess of 20 tonnes.
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The new Shoalhaven offshore artificial reef is designed to create the largest fishable area possible. There are five individual reef groups, each with 4 modules per group in it. By placing the groups approximately 50 metres from each other, fish will use the whole system as one large reef, meaning the areas between the modules and groups (and also just outside of the reef boundaries) will also produce good fishing! Although only very early days, cameras deployed by DPI in early February have captured images of yellowtail kingfish and amberjack already moving around the reef. Fishers have also reported yellowtail scad and slimy mackerel being observed on the reef.
The reef was constructed using funds from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust.
