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Boating exclusion zones this weekend at Lake Eppalock

Wednesday 6 January 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is advising visitors to Lake Eppalock that the Victorian Speed Boat Gold Cup is being held this weekend and boating exclusion zones will be in place. GMW Recreatio...

Staying COVID Safe this summer

Monday 4 January 2021

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding visitors to its lakes and water storages that summer will look a little bit different this year. GMW General Manager Water Storage Services, Martina C...

Greens Lake closed for New Year's Eve

Thursday 17 December 2020

Stanhope Police and Goulburn-Murray Water are reminding the community that Greens Lake at Corop will be closed for 48 hours over the New Year’s Eve period to ensure public safety.

Disability support key to an inclusive workplace

Wednesday 2 December 2020

In his years working at Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW), Donald Hughan has seen a growing focus in the water industry on how to support people with disability in their work.

Reflecting on the year 2020

Tuesday 1 December 2020

Most readers will join me in embracing the end of 2020 as it fast approaches. I feel equally sure that anyone reflecting on 2020 will have mixed emotions about the past 12 months under a set of unprec...

Houseboat owner charged

Monday 30 November 2020

Last week a houseboat owner was charged at Benalla Magistrates’ Court with leaving an unlicensed houseboat on Lake Eildon.

Blue-green algae warning for parts of Torrumbarry Irrigation Area

Friday 20 November 2020

GMW is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water at First Reedy Lake, Middle Reedy Lake, Little Lake Charm and Kow Swamp after monitoring detected high levels of blue-green a...

Campers at Delatite Arm Reserve reminded to adhere to recreational by-laws

Thursday 19 November 2020

GMW is reminding visitors to Delatite Arm Reserve, Lake Eildon, that camping on the lake bed is not permitted and anyone who fails to comply with this by-law could face a fine.

Bridge works on Murchison-Goulburn Weir Road

Thursday 19 November 2020

Earthworks near a number of bridges crossing Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) channels south of Murchison will take place this month, and are expected to be completed by Christmas.

New recreational facilities for Greens Lake

Wednesday 18 November 2020

A barbecue and shelter are among new recreational amenities being installed at Greens Lake in November and December.

Same service with more options for our customers

Tuesday 17 November 2020

GMW is continuing to improve services to its customers by providing more flexibility to get in touch with us when needed.

Blue-green algae warning reminder

Wednesday 11 November 2020

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions ease, across Victoria, GMW is reminding the public to avoid direct contact with water in both Lake Eildon and Tullaroop Reservoir after high levels of blue g...

GMW urges dam owners to prepare for increased rainfall

Wednesday 4 November 2020

GMW is urging customers with hazardous dams on their properties to prepare for potential flooding in the wake of a recent Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) determination that La Niña is now underway.

Annual report delivers strong financial news

Tuesday 3 November 2020

Recently our 2019-20 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament communicating a powerful message; through a sound vision and strong leadership, we have demonstrated the ability to be agile and adapt as ci...

GMW leading the change on workplace mental health

Tuesday 27 October 2020

GMW is renewing its focus on a mentally healthy workplace in response to coronavirus (COVID-19) with a suite of innovative practises in place across the business to improve the safety and wellbeing of...

Reimagining our water future with our graduate engineers

Monday 19 October 2020

For Jordan Ottrey, 26, it was a high school teacher who revealed there was a way to combine maths and pursue a rewarding career at the same time.

Just a little help from your peers goes a long way at GMW

Thursday 15 October 2020

After 12 years as GMW's peer support coordinator, Scott Wikman said the network has proven vital for the organisation.

Irrigator charged with water theft

Monday 12 October 2020

A 59-year-old irrigator entered a guilty plea at Swan Hill Magistrates’ Court to taking water without the consent of GMW after using more than 33.4 megalitres in excess of her allocation.

We are actively listening

Tuesday 6 October 2020

Goulburn-Murray Water’s vision is to more efficiently manage, store and deliver water, so we can drive down costs and contribute to regional prosperity.

Don’t forget your Water Smarts this weekend

Thursday 1 October 2020

With the weather set to give us an early preview of summer this weekend, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding people visiting our region’s lakes, dams and reservoirs to stay safe on the water.

GMW urges dam owners to prepare for possible La Niña

Monday 28 September 2020

GMW is urging customers with dams on their properties to prepare for flooding that could take place if a La Niña weather pattern develops.

Gunbower Creek fishways: early works set to begin

Friday 18 September 2020

GMW will begin early works on the Koondrook and Cohuna Weir fishways in coming weeks with preliminary inspections and investigations set to take place at the two Gunbower Creek sites.

Prestigious award for GMW leader

Thursday 17 September 2020

Recognised for leadership and excellence, Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) Glenda Smith joins a prestigious list, hand-picked from a state-wide field, naming this year’s top public sector wom...

Streamlined workforce consolidates at fit-for-purpose office

Tuesday 8 September 2020

When I started at Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) in early 2019, I set transformation of the business as my priority. The first step towards achieving this goal was to declare all executive leadership pos...

Blue-green algae warning removed for Lake Eppalock

Friday 21 August 2020

Goulburn Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warning for Lake Eppalock, following a significant decline in blue-green algae levels.

Embracing opportunity for further modernisation

Tuesday 18 August 2020

As Managing Director of Australia’s largest rural water corporation, I am reminded every day that reliability and efficiency of the irrigation delivery system underpin the future prosperity of o...

Loddon Highlands groundwater allocations announced for 2020-21

Wednesday 12 August 2020

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) today announced its 2020-21 groundwater allocations for licence holders in the Loddon Highlands Water Supply Protection Area (WSPA). The Loddon Highlands WSPA extends...

GMW - keeping the bottom line in check

Tuesday 21 July 2020

As the largest rural water authority in the country serving the nation’s most extensive irrigated agricultural region, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) manages assets spanning 68,000 kilometres acros...

Blue-green algae warning for Lake Eildon and Tullaroop Reservoir

Friday 17 July 2020

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

Winter works boost for efficiencies and local economy

Wednesday 8 July 2020

GMW is halfway through its $2.5 million Winter Works program, with much of the important maintenance and refurbishment work being undertaken by local businesses and regional contractors.

Waranga Basin reaches early milestone

Friday 3 July 2020

Recent rainfall across the Goulburn Catchment has allowed Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) to fill Waranga Basin ahead of schedule.

GMW takes proactive approach to work with Upper Ovens customers

Thursday 2 July 2020

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has renewed licenses for Upper Ovens River Water Supply Protection Area (WSPA) customers as part of a broader plan to protect groundwater and surface water resources in the...

GMWs landmark Pricing Submission endorsed

Tuesday 16 June 2020

I am thrilled to write as part of my monthly opinion piece that the Essential Services Commission (ESC) has now endorsed Goulburn-Murray Water’s Pricing Submission 2020-24. This final determinat...

Electro-fishing initiative: partnership protects native fish

Thursday 11 June 2020

GMW is again partnering with the Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) to relocate Murray cod and other high-value native fish caught up in irrigation channels in the Murray Valley region.

A fairer deal for all - GMW's landmark Pricing Submission endorsed

Tuesday 9 June 2020

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has now provided its final determination on the highly anticipated Goulburn-Murray Water Pricing Submission 2020-24.

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