However, the waters have muddied in recent years with reports of willow trees choking huge parts of the river and environmental concerns for the Black Hole swimming hole. The catchment group have initiated actions in recent years to restore a section of the river by controlling willow and commencing restoration planting. In his report to the council, Duncan said the group had applied to several funding organisations whom had indicated they would look favourably at the funding requests subject to the establishment of a MOU with the council. JOHN BISSET An aerial view showing the Black Hole swimming spot. (File photo)