G-MW Drought Response

During drought we recognise that relevant, timely and accurate information is vital to the decision making of our customers and industry across the region.

On this page you can access a range of information including G-MW's allocation updates, media release and customer newsletters. There are also links to other useful information and sites.

Last year customers and G-MW worked together to significantly reduce system operating requirements and boost allocations. We will be working with you to do the same this year and are looking to you to keep us informed of your irrigation plans across the season. Click on the picture (left) to see our latest ad for an update on current supply and delivery issues.

IRRIGATION ALLOCATIONS AND RESOURCES

Regulated systems

On the 1st and 15th of each month (or next business day) G-MW issues a media release updating the allocations for all regulated systems.

The diagrams below link to a breakdown of water in store for both the Goulburn and the Murray System.

Water Resources Allocated but Not Delivered, as at 15 December 2008

The table below details the volume of water currently allocated (carryover and current season allocation) but not delivered in each system as at 15 December 2008. This volume of water is available for use or to trade. Comparing dam levels with the same time last year does not accurately indicate the volume of water available for the 2008/09 season allocation because the volume in store includes water carried over from last season.

System	15 Dec Allocation	Volume allocated but not delivered	Volume expressed as %HRWS
Murray	28%	355	30%
Broken	0%	4.3	17%
Goulburn	23%	284	29%
Campaspe	0%	2.2	6%
Loddon	0%	0.4	2%
Bullarook	0%	0	0%

Link to latest allocation update

Link to historical final allocations

Clicking on your system (listed in the menu on left) will take you to your system outlook newsletters.

Link to Outlook Tables - updated 17 November 2008

Link to current Area newsletters

What are the supply arrangements for my irrigation area?

G-MW"s Area Teams have developed operating plans in partnership with customers. The plans are revised after each allocation update. Clicking on your system (listed in the menu on left) will take you to the local operating plan.

Groundwater

Allocation updates are made in accordance with the Groundwater Management Plans for each area. Please refer to pages below for allocations and updates.

Link to map of groundwater regions

Link to latest groundwater allocation updates

Unregulated systems

G-MW monitors its unregulated streams and systems throughout the season and issues letters to customers to advise of any changes to local stream restrictions and rosters.

FACTSHEETS & FAQs

INDUSTRY INFORMATION SESSIONS AND FORUMS

Our staff regularly provide updates to industry forums and customer information sessions. We encourage you to attend local sessions, and you can access our latest Water Resources Update presentations below.

Water Resources Update - presentation 15 December 2008

Water Resources Update - presentation 1 December 2008

Water Resources Update - presentation 21 November 2008

Water Resources Update - presentation 17 November 2008

Water Resources Update - presentation 3 November 2008

Water Resources Update - presentation 15 October 2008

Water Resources Update - presentation 1 October 2008

Water Resources Update - presentation 15 August 2008

Water Resources Update - presentation 7 August 2008

WATER TRADING

Visit our water trading section of this website

Presentations on trade issues were given at the Industry Bodies Forum on 7 August 2008 - click here to view and an update given at the second Industry Bodies Forum on 21 November - click here to view.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

If I want to talk to someone - ring your Area office

Link to storage level information