Transport for NSW Maritime confirmed a range of risk mitigation works had been completed on the Edward River in consultation with Fisheries DPIRD, including the realignment, relocation and removal of navigational snags.
A Maritime spokesperson said Transport for NSW had also worked with the owner of the vessel previously located near the Cobb Highway Bridge, which had since been removed from the waterway and was currently undergoing repairs.
Edward River Council CEO Jack Bond credited the Edward River Users Group for driving the process.
"The committee fully led it, which was fantastic," Mr Bond said.
"Some very passionate people who use the river a lot went out with Maritime, photographed the evidence they wanted considered and presented it to Maritime, Fisheries and the different departments.
“The sites were quickly assessed and determined on whether they had to stay or whether they could be moved.
"It was a real win for the community."
Councillor Craig Druitt said cooperation between government agencies and local stakeholders was helping improve river access and safety.
"It's good that government services including Maritime and ENRA are moving with us," Cr Druitt said.
"Obviously Maritime are involved with mooring and licensing, and you'll see the houseboat that was near the bridge has been moved and taken into dry dock to be repaired.
"As well as that, some navigational hazards have been removed and others are still going to be moved.
“They're not being taken out of the river entirely, they're being relocated to the river's edge to provide fish habitat."
The works form part of ongoing efforts to improve river navigation while balancing environmental considerations and maintaining habitat for native fish species.
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