GWMWater has been approached by the Pyrenees Shire Council to investigate an extension of the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline to provide water to the farm gate in parts of the Pyrenees, Northern Grampians and Central Goldfields Shire’s where surface catchment dams have become unreliable.
A feasibility study completed in July 2023 looked at options to provide a dependable rural water supply, utilising existing water infrastructure and storages where possible and considering how to accommodate future growth. The introduction of a piped water supply could also provide significant environmental, social and economic benefits to the region.
Now that the project has been proven feasible, the project has proceeded to Business Case to confirm the economic case for the project and to identify funding partners and funding options for the project.
Subject to a favourable business case and government investment being obtained, a pipeline extension will reach into agricultural areas in the Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees area north, and north west of Avoca, where productivity and growth could be enhanced through a more secure water supply.
The feasibility study is for a raw (non-potable) supply only and does not include potable (drinking) water upgrades.
Fact Sheet - Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees Water Supply Feasibility Study
Newsletter #1 - Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees Water Supply - 21 September 2023
Newsletter #2 - Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees Water Supply - 4 December 2023
Newsletter #3 - Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees Water Supply - 1 May 2024
Newsletter #4 - Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees Water Supply - 6 August 2024
Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest will be used to determine the project feasibility and progression to a full business case, costing and infrastructure planning.