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Stay safe on the water this long weekend

Tuesday 8 June 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water is reminding people visiting our region’s lakes, dams and reservoirs over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend to stay safe on the water..

Carisbrook irrigator pleads guilty to water theft

Monday 7 June 2021

A Carisbrook man has been fined $2000 and ordered to pay court costs after pleading guilty to water theft in the Maryborough Magistrates’ Court in March.

Tongala man fined for water theft

Monday 7 June 2021

A Tongala man has been fined $1500 after pleading guilty to taking water without authorisation at Echuca Magistrates’ Court.

Channel bridge works at Pyramid Hill

Tuesday 1 June 2021

GMW will begin works on a channel bridge crossing at Pyramid Hill from Sunday 6 June 2021.

Gunbower Creek Fishways Project ahead of schedule

Thursday 27 May 2021

Construction on the Gunbower Creek Fishways Project, which will increase recreational fishing and ecotourism opportunities in the district, has hit the half-way mark.

Lake Eppalock spillway works to stabilise rock wall

Monday 24 May 2021

Upcoming rock stability works on the main spillway at Lake Eppalock will mean there will be no public access to Campaspe River off Spillway Road for approximately 17 weeks.

Blue-green algae warning for Tullaroop Reservoir

Tuesday 18 May 2021

GMW is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water at Tullaroop Reservoir after monitoring detected high levels of blue-green algae.

Delivering on our promise for a fairer deal for all

Tuesday 18 May 2021

We are now approaching the one year mark in our 2020-24 pricing – a moment we could only hope to imagine while we worked on our pricing submission to the Essential Services Commission throughout 2019 ...

Be aware of where you're hunting this duck season

Tuesday 11 May 2021

The 2021 duck hunting season will open on Wednesday 26 May 2021 and GMW is reminding hunters to familiarise themselves with designated hunting areas at the water corporation’s lakes, dams and reservoi...

Lake Nagambie to be lowered for winter shutdown

Tuesday 11 May 2021

GMW will lower Lake Nagambie and the Goulburn Weir pool by up to 50cm on 15 May 2021.

Lake Eildon spillway maintenance works to continue

Friday 7 May 2021

GMW will continue maintenance works on Lake Eildon’s spillway until early June 2021.

Reminder: fill your domestic and stock dams

Wednesday 5 May 2021

With the end of the irrigation season less than a fortnight away, GMW is reminding domestic and stock customers to fill their dam ahead of the winter shutdown.

GMW to undertake $8 million winter works package

Monday 26 April 2021

GMW's annual winter works program will begin from mid-May, with $8 million of maintenance and capital works set to enhance the capacity of the region’s irrigation network.

Using technology to innovate GMW's winter works in 2021

Tuesday 20 April 2021

As our irrigators prepare for the end of irrigation season in mid-May, GMW is busy finalising the winter works program.

Domestic and stock customers: fill your dams

Thursday 15 April 2021

GMW is reminding domestic and stock customers to fill their dam ahead of the irrigation shutdown period, which takes place from Saturday 15 May to Saturday 14 August 2021.

Upgrade and maintenance works for Cairn Curran Reservoir

Wednesday 14 April 2021

Vehicle access to Cairn Curran Reservoir will change and the embankment closed to the public from Monday 19 April while GMW undertakes a series of upgrade and maintenance works.

Blue-green algae warning removed for Loddon Valley areas

Friday 26 March 2021

GMW has removed the blue-green algae warning for all channels in the Loddon Valley Irrigation Area, the East Loddon Water District and the West Loddon Water District.

Camp in the right spot this Easter long weekend

Friday 26 March 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) are asking campers to stick to designated camping areas at Delatite Arm Reserve over the Easter long weekend.

GMW extends Upper Ovens licence terms after community consultation

Thursday 25 March 2021

GMW has completed its review of the licence terms and renewal fees for diversions customers in the Upper Ovens River Water Supply Protection Area and will extend licence terms to 15 years.

Water Efficiency Project next step in modernisation

Tuesday 16 March 2021

This month we received confirmation of the exciting next step in our region’s irrigation future with the announcement of funding for the GMW Water Efficiency Project.

Blue-green algae caution for channels

Thursday 11 March 2021

GMW is advising water users to exercise caution with channel water due to the potential for harmful levels of blue green algae to be present.

Blue-green algae warning removed for Lake Nillahcootie

Thursday 11 March 2021

GMW has removed the blue-green algae warning for Lake Nillahcootie following a significant decline in blue-green algae levels.

Blue-green algae warning removed for Broken Creek

Tuesday 2 March 2021

GMW has removed the blue-green algae warning for Broken Creek, following a significant decline in blue-green algae levels.

Blue-green algae warning extended to all Loddon Valley Irrigation Area channels

Wednesday 24 February 2021

GMW is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water in all Loddon Valley Irrigation Area channels, after monitoring detected high levels of blue green algae.

Blue-green algae warning for East Loddon Water District and channels east of Loddon River

Tuesday 9 February 2021

GMW is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water in the East Loddon Water District and all channels east of the Loddon River in the Loddon Valley Irrigation Area, after monit...

Investing in our region - an attractive opportunity

Tuesday 9 February 2021

When I travel throughout our region, it’s hard not to be proud of our agriculture sector.

Irrigators' Share Distribution Project: call to action

Tuesday 2 February 2021

GMW is urging eligible customers to ensure their delivery share records are up-to-date, in order to receive a share of the water savings from the Connections Project.

Maintenance works on Tullaroop spillway road bridge

Wednesday 27 January 2021

GMW will undertake maintenance on the Tullaroop Reservoir spillway road bridge from 1 February 2021, with works expected to continue to April 2021.

Play it safe on the water this public holiday

Thursday 21 January 2021

GMW is urging anyone planning to visit lakes, dams or reservoirs on one of the busiest days and weekends of the year to play it safe on the water.

GMW customer service centres reopening to public

Tuesday 19 January 2021

GMW has announced its customer service centres will reopen to the public on Monday 18 January 2021.

Blue-green algae warning for Lake Nillahcootie

Thursday 14 January 2021

GMW is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water at Lake Nillahcootie after monitoring detected high levels of blue-green algae.

Lake Boga water release to meet customer needs

Tuesday 12 January 2021

Water will be released from Lake Boga in the coming weeks to meet Murray River customer demand.

GMW shortlisted for prestigious Victorian water award

Monday 11 January 2021

GMW has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Australian Water Association’s (AWA) Victorian Water Awards in 2020/21.

Drought Employment Program a win: win

Friday 8 January 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has boosted maintenance crews with more hands on deck thanks to the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District Drought Employment Program (DEP). GMW has worked alongside ...

Temporary bridge access closure at Eildon Spillway

Thursday 7 January 2021

The bridge access at Eildon Spillway will be closed on Monday (18 January 2021) to undertake important maintenance works. Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) Dam Safety Manager, David Jeffery said the bridge...

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