There was extensive damage to Horsham’s Coughlin Park, Horsham College Oval, Horsham City Oval, Horsham Lawn Tennis Club and the city’s croquet club from January.

In other parts of the region, mass corellas populations were affecting Wimmera recreational areas, tourism and rural properties. 

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West Wimmera Shire chief executive David Leahy said the council wanted to be “on top of the problem” before corellas numbers returned.

The council endorsed a management program that allowed the culling of corellas in March. Mr Leahy said the council’s staff has since reviewed its options, which will be presented to councillors for further discussion. 

“The program had an expiry date. Staff sought advice from relevant agencies to identify the potential risks about certain management models,” he said. “A number of options will be presented for further discussion by council and hopefully a way forward will be endorsed.” 

Horsham Rural City Council’s development services director Angela Murphy said the council has engaged a consultant to undertake an integrated management plan. 

It comes after a failed attempt to disperse corellas congregating on sporting grounds using drones. 

Ms Murphy said the council has sought advice from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and has collaborated with other councils to research options.   

“Corellas are a part of our environment and there is no one solution. We will use appropriate control measures in the interim,” she said. 

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