Irrigator e-news 1 November 2010

Monday 1 November, 2010
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1 November 2010

Allocation Announcement

G-MW has announced seasonal allocation increases for the Goulburn, Broken, Campaspe and Loddon water systems.

The Goulburn and Loddon system allocations have both increased from 80% of high-reliability water shares (HRWS) to 85% HRWS. Campaspe system allocations have increased to 20% of low-reliability water shares (LRWS) in addition to 100% HRWS. The Broken system allocation has increased to 31% LRWS.

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Cup Day Arrangements

G-MW will be operating limited services on Tue 2 November for the Melbourne Cup public holiday.

Tatura Office - Open 8:00am - 4:45pm. Services operating as normal.

 

Murray North East Operations

Cobram Office - Closed

Wangaratta Office - Closed

Goulburn Broken Operations

Shepparton Office - Closed

Central Goulburn Operations

Tatura Office - Closed

Campaspe Operations

Rochester Office - Closed

Loddon Operations

Pyramid Hill Office - Closed

Central Murray Operations

Kerang Office - Closed

 

Planners are available via WaterLINE Online or phone 1300 469 469. 

Customers are able to access WaterLINE online 24/7 to place orders, leave messages and view current ABA status.

   

BGA Alert - Kerang

G-MW is advising people to avoid contact with water from the Torrumbarry Irrigation Area, excluding the Gunbower Creek system, after detecting high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae at numerous locations in the region. This is in addition to the alert issued on 1 October 2010 for Kangaroo Lake, Kow Swamp and Little Lake Charm.

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Customer Accounts

To avoid possible delays in placing water orders, Customers are encouraged to bring outstanding accounts for 2009/10 up to date. Please contact the accounts team on 1300 553 200 if you need to discuss your account.

Due dates for 2010/11 Annual Fixed Charges Accounts - Issued July 2010

16th Nov 2010

2nd Instalment due for all areas excluding Nyah Pumped District

16th Dec 2010

Full payment due for all areas excluding Pyramid-Boort Irrigation District, Pyramid-Boort Water Works District and Nyah Pumped District

29th Dec 2010

2nd Instalment due for Nyah Pumped District

Customers paying by instalment will be receiving a reminder notice in the mail.

 

   

Domestic and Stock outlets no longer in use

Do you have more domestic and stock outlets than you need, or outlets that you are not using?
From this year a charge of $50 will apply for every domestic and stock outlet servicing your property. You can reduce these charges by contacting G-MW before 16 December and advising us that you no longer require an outlet. Provided the outlet has not been used during the 2010/11 season we will deduct the charges for the abandoned domestic and stock outlets from your 2010/11 account.

For more information contact the accounts team on 1300 553 200

 

   

Murray North East Operations

If you require a new WaterLINE order book, a G-MW application form, or help using WaterLINE please contact the Cobram office on 5871 0100 to arrange for the information to be posted to you.

   

Goulburn Broken Operations

Spraying and slashing activities are currently being undertaken in drains across the Goulburn Broken Operation Area. Please do not erect temporary fencing on G-MW drains as this may restrict access to these areas. If you believe you are affected by these activities please contact the Shepparton office on 5832 9900.

   

Central Goulburn Operations

Spraying and slashing activities are currently being undertaken in drains across the Central Goulburn Operation Area. Please do not erect temporary fencing on G-MW drains as this may restrict access to these areas. If you believe you are affected by these activities please contact the Tatura office on 58 335 705.

Customers are encouraged to contact G-MW immediately if they discover any leaks. Customer assistance can ensure we respond promptly and minimise any losses or damage. 

   

Campaspe Operations

Spraying and slashing activities are currently being undertaken in drains across the Campaspe Operation Area. Please do not erect temporary fencing on G-MW drains as this may restrict access to these areas. If you believe you are affected by these activities please contact the Rochester office on 5484 0400.

Due to current low demand for irrigation orders, Campaspe Operations Planners are currently only available between 6.30am - 5.00pm. You can contact a Planner via WaterLINE on 1300 469 469 

   

Loddon Operations

Dam filling in the East Loddon Dam Filling District channels, Martin's & Mossop's spurs, will commence on Wednesday November 3rd. Please ensure that your farm channels are in adequate condition to accept delivery flows. Restrictions do not apply this season.

High rainfall and a reduction in groundwater pumping has allowed G-MW to announce improved seasonal allocations for groundwater use in the Loddon Highlands Water Supply Protection Area. A seasonal allocation of 100% has been announced for all zones except Forest Hill zone 1003 which has been allocated 65%. > More Information 

 

   

Central Murray Operations

Guy Duncan has been appointed to the Torrumbarry Water Services Committee as a representative for the Cohuna/Leitchville area. G-MW would like to welcome Guy. If you wish to contact the WSC click here

If you require a 100 Point Check please ring the Kerang office on 5451 0111 and make an appointment. This will ensure the appropriate customer service staff are available to certify your 100 Point Check.

If you require a new WaterLINE order book, a G-MW application form, or help using WaterLINE please contact the Kerang office on 5451 0111 to arrange for the information to be posted to you.

 

   

Allocation Data

  HRWS
Murray 100%
Broken 100%
Goulburn 85%
Campaspe 100%
Loddon 85%
Bullarook Creek 100%

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Storage Levels

Storage% Full
Murray Storages
Dartmouth Dam 48.63
Hume Dam 98.72
Yarrawonga Weir 93.61
Ovens Storages
Lake Buffalo 61.29
Lake William Hovell 101.91
Broken Storages
Lake Nillahcootie 100.41
Goulburn Storages
Lake Eildon 63.72
Waranga Basin 95.87
Campaspe/Loddon Storages
Lake Eppalock 72.45
Cairn Curran Reservoir 91.49
Tullaroop Reservoir 100.36

Last updated: 31/10/2010

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Water resources allocated but not delivered

System

Volume allocated, but not delivered (GL)

Volume expressed as %HRWS

Murray

1,521.9

130%

Goulburn

1,086.6

138%

Broken

19.2

106%

Campaspe

42.3

114%

Loddon

19.3

89%

Bullarook

1.2

150%

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Trading information

Water Allocation Trade Applications

Now processing applications received by G-MW on:

Within G-MW

29/10/2010

Trade between authorities

29/10/2010

Interstate

27/10/2010

Number of applications processed to date 10/11

809

Volume of water traded to date 10/11 (ML)

163,912

 

Water Share Applications

Now processing applications received by G-MW on: 20/10/2010

Number of applications processed to date 10/11

114,588

Volume of water traded to date 10/11

1,665

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