The Board of Goulburn-Murray Water (G-MW) has
confirmed the Pyramid-Boort Customer Reference Group will become the Loddon
Valley Irrigation Area Water Services Committee.
This decision marks the completion of the group's
transition from an interim Customer Reference Group, but more importantly
adopts a committee name that aligns with the Committee's service region.
G-MW Chairman
Stephen Mills said the decision to rename the committee as the Loddon Valley
Water Services Committee had been at the request of local customers and marked
an important milestone.
"The change to the Loddon
Valley
recognises the achievements of many in the region and is symbolic of the
exciting future that includes a vibrant local economy, productive farms and sustainable
environment all supported by the modernised G-MW irrigation system," said Mr
Mills.
Sue Bennett, the first-ever Chair of the Loddon Valley Irrigation Area
Water Services Committee, said the Board's decision marks an important new era
for the Committee in the local region.
"This region has a history of developing innovative solutions to sustain
the local region, local businesses and improve the local environment. Our
region led the way with reconfiguration of the channel network, of increased
service point fees to ensure clear signals for customers and we have recognised
the need to work in step with the environment to mitigate the impact of
salinity on our farming lands," said Ms Bennett.
"My challenge as Chair and our Committee's challenge is to ensure
we make the most of all members' experience and knowledge in providing our
advice to G-MW
and the Board on local services, prices and operations into the future. The
MDBA Plan is our first priority and marks the start of an extremely challenging
period," said Ms Bennett.
The transition of the Customer Reference Committee to Water Services
Committee follows the process outlined by G-MW in late 2009 and follows the
June invitation for new members to join the Committee as part of the annual
Customer Committee appointment process.
Ms Bennett encouraged anyone keen to learn more about the Committee or
possible involvement to contact members of the Committee or can visit the
Loddon Water Service Committee web page at www.g-mwater.com.au/loddonwsc
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