The Storage Manager has started a review of the Storage Management Rules for the for the Wimmera-Glenelg headworks system. The rules form the basis for how the system is operated day-to-day to support water security for the region.
The review aims to improve and refine the current Storage Management Rules and operation of the Wimmera-Glenelg system, taking into consideration any new data, information and operational experience, to better meet the needs of entitlement holders and improve efficiency. This could include both the storage and delivery of water.
Headworks refers to 10 Grampians reservoirs, the channels and waterways which connect them, as well as the infrastructure and equipment that controls water flow.
The Department for Environment, Land, Water & Planning (DELWP) and entitlement holders can trigger a review, which is required periodically. The current review was initiated in October 2018.
The review focuses on the daily management of the headworks system to optimise water security in the Wimmera-Glenelg system. It is not about changing water entitlements or water allocations or how water is shared within those entitlements.
The review is expected to be completed by early 2021.
Fact Sheet - Wimmera-Glenelg Headworks Operations Review
GWMWater's Customer and Stakeholder Workshop was held on Friday 20 September 2024.
Presentation slides from the workshop are now available:
Water Resource Position and Outlook – Scott Smith
Donald Community Energy Pilot, Feasibility Study Outcomes - Graeme Dick
Dam Safety Engagement Session (Rocklands & Lonsdale) – Chris Wright
2023/24 Outcomes Performance - Sally Marshall
Congratulations to our recent winners who each received a $100 credit on their water bill!
Tapping In Edition 1, 2024/25
Question: What month did the first stage of construction begin for the Nhill Renewable Energy Facility?
Answer: May
Winners:
- D. Perkins, Warracknabeal
- Leah, Goroke
- K. Wright, Manangatang
- D. Webb, Nhill
Terms and Conditions
Entry Requirements and Restrictions: 1. Answer our competition question to go into the draw to win one of four $100 credits. Entries can be:
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GWMWater is upgrading water meters with 'remote meters' across urban areas in our service area following a successful roll-out for rural pipeline customers.
Urban Remote Meters (URM)
A remote meter measures, in real time, the amount of water a customer uses.
The digital device is different to a standard meter because it includes a low frequency radio transmitter that securely sends water use data to GWMWater for billing and operational purposes.
The water usage information will be available to customers via the GWMWater Customer Portal, making it easy for customers to monitor their water use.
For more information:
Fact Sheet - Urban Remote Meters - June 2019 (5.2MB, 2 pages)
Frequently Asked Questions - Urban Remote Meters (4.44MB, 4 pages)