All Media Releases

Torrumbarry weir pool level to vary for river bank health and stability

Tuesday 26 May 2020

Water levels in the Torrumbarry weir pool on the Murray River will vary between June and August this year to help improve the health and stability of the river banks.

Blue-green algae warning removed for Yarrawonga Weir/Lake Mulwala

Thursday 7 May 2020

Goulburn Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warning for Yarrawonga Weir/Lake Mulwala, following a significant decline in blue-green algae levels. GMW will continue to undertake water...

Irrigators reminded to plan for end-of-season

Monday 4 May 2020

GMW is reminding customers to plan now for the end of the gravity irrigation season, which will take place on May 15.

Understanding unused water options

Tuesday 31 March 2020

With so much uncertainty in our daily lives as a result of COVID-19, I am pleased to ensure our customers that at Goulburn-Murray Water, business as usual is our current mantra and reliable supply and...

GMW response to COVID-19: Delivering essential water services

Monday 30 March 2020

GMW is assuring its customers it will continue providing a high level of service as it responds to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

GMW offices closed to the public to ensure safety of our team, customers and the community

Sunday 22 March 2020

As part of our response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, GMW is implementing additional precautions so we can continue to make sure customers have the support they need while ensuring we delive...

Engineering surveys at Torrumbarry and Mildura weirs

Friday 13 March 2020

GMW is undertaking design reviews at Mildura and Torrumbarry weirs during March and April to ensure the structures are fit-for-purpose and meet dam safety standards now and into the future.

Modi apple harvest in full-swing

Thursday 12 March 2020

If you ask Merrigum fruitgrower Angelo Sciacca what he has in common with famous Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani, he is quick to respond.

A fairer system means sharing the cost

Tuesday 3 March 2020

I have been disappointed to read letters to the editor of this newspaper and subsequent article calling on irrigators across the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District to withhold payment of water bills....

Family ties: Dowell family brings three generations of knowledge to GMW

Thursday 27 February 2020

It was a time when the Goulburn-Murray Water delivery system was maintained and operated by hand, orders were made in writing and upgrades were custom-built on-site in Tatura. Just ask David Dowell. O...

Blue-green algae warning removed for Tullaroop Reservoir

Thursday 20 February 2020

GMW has removed the blue-green algae warning for Tullaroop Reservoir near Maryborough, following a significant decline in blue-green algae levels.

Blue-green algae warning for Yarrawonga Weir/Lake Mulwala

Thursday 13 February 2020

GMW is warning customers and the public to avoid direct contact with water in Yarrawonga Weir/Lake Mulwala after monitoring detected high levels of blue green algae.

New structure at GMW

Tuesday 4 February 2020

For more than a century, some of Australia’s most innovative primary producers have accessed precious irrigation water through a delivery system, operated by Goulburn-Murray Water. It...

Know before you go when visiting GMW water storages

Thursday 23 January 2020

GMW is urging anyone planning to visit water storages during the long weekend to be properly informed when it comes to safety and bylaws.

Price drop welcomed by Tatura irrigator

Tuesday 21 January 2020

Tatura irrigator Hayley Jennings is backing a proposal that will reduce her water bill by about 10 per cent, saying she relies on the irrigation delivery system for her livelihood.

Dairy farmer supports fairer deal for all

Monday 6 January 2020

Katandra West dairy farmer Paul Harry has a thirst for knowledge. He knows facts and research are key to success in every aspect of his farm business.

Please remember your Water Smarts this holiday period

Monday 23 December 2019

As the warmer weather hits GMW is reminding people visiting its storages to be safe on the water

Blue-green algae warning for Lake Eppalock

Wednesday 18 December 2019

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

Greens Lake closed for New Year's Eve

Tuesday 17 December 2019

Greens Lake at Corop will be closed for 48-hours during the New Year’s Eve period to ensure public safety. Greens Lake at Corop will be closed for 48-hours during the New Year’s Eve period to ensure p...

Lake Mulwala foreshore works almost complete

Wednesday 4 December 2019

A section of the foreshore at Lake Mulwala will open to the public before Christmas, with works to protect the area from further erosion almost complete.

From little things big things grow

Tuesday 3 December 2019

For the past year, we have been transforming our business. We have committed to a renewal that was driven from the top down and is being embraced from the bottom up. It began with the creati...

Price Submission lodged with Essential Services Committee

Friday 29 November 2019

Drawing on lengthy and in-depth customer engagement, GMW recently lodged its Price Submission 2020 with the Essential Services Commission (ESC).

Boaters need to be water smart as warm weather beckons

Tuesday 22 October 2019

Warmer weather is seeing increasing numbers of boating enthusiasts enjoying Victoria’s lakes, dams and reservoirs – but they need to prepare and be mindful of risks on the water.

Milestone reached in foreshore erosion works

Wednesday 16 October 2019

Installation of steel sheet piling to improve and protect the foreshore of Lake Mulwala from erosion has been completed along River Rd, Yarrawonga.

Water theft comes back to bite

Thursday 10 October 2019

A Shepparton East company must pay more than $10,000 in compensation and costs after being found guilty of water theft.

A $29 million pipeline project soon to commence at Mitiamo

Thursday 10 October 2019

Landowners in the Mitiamo township and surrounding district will soon experience improved water quality and supply with government funding approved for a new $29 million pipeline.

Prices to fall in fairer deal for all

Monday 7 October 2019

Most Goulburn-Murray Water customers can expect to see reductions in their bills from next July as GMW seeks final feedback on its Pricing Submission, which will determine its fees and charges from 20...

Karl Hooke with solar panels on his Serpentine farm

Solar switch paying off for Willera Merinos

Wednesday 4 September 2019

Karl and Will Hooke had long foreseen that a switch to solar power to pump groundwater for their Serpentine sheep operation was inevitable – especially in the lead-up to August last year.

New amenities add to Lake Eildon's serenity

Tuesday 3 September 2019

New toilet block amenities are set to open at the popular Jerusalem Creek public boat ramp at Lake Eildon.

In winter, Shane swaps water delivery for food delivery

Wednesday 21 August 2019

Shepparton Foodshare has gained great value from volunteer Shane Garner, whose full-time shift work allows him the flexibility to devote a couple of days a week to this not-for-profit organisation.

La Trobe University student and GMW student engineer Niraj Maskey

Budding engineer puts education to work

Friday 2 August 2019

La Trobe University student Niraj Maskey was fully prepared to have his feet under a desk and writing a thesis for much of 2019.

New videos add to 'how-to' series on water management

Monday 29 July 2019

Two new videos are now available to help local farmers best manage their most important agricultural asset – water.

An earlier stage of the foreshore protection works

Works to commence for Lake Mulwala foreshore protection, tourism boost

Thursday 25 July 2019

Construction works are set to start on a project to improve and protect the foreshore of Lake Mulwala from erosion as well as deliver a key project to boost Yarrawonga’s tourism potential.

Works on toilet blocks at Eildon, Eppalock and Greens Lake

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Works are underway to replace failing Toilet Blocks at Jerusalem Creek (Lake Eildon), Randells Cove (Lake Eppalock) and Greens Lake.

Gate upgrade follows more than 50 years of service

Monday 22 July 2019

Major works on infrastructure critical to the operation of the Stuart Murray Canal at Goulburn Weir have been completed on time and under budget.

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