All Media Releases

Learn more about managing delivery risks in the Murray System

Thursday 28 September 2023

Government agencies are partnering to hold two information sessions about managing delivery risks in the Murray system.

Get approval before you build

Wednesday 27 September 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding people planning to undertake works on GMW-owned and managed land to ensure they have approval to do so.

Committee commenced for Broken System Reconfiguration Study

Monday 25 September 2023

A group of seven community representatives have been selected to support a crucial review into the future of the Broken System.

GMW warns about risks of swimming in channels

Friday 22 September 2023

With the warmer weather approaching, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is urging people not to swim in channels due to the safety hazards they contain.

GMW Board welcomes three new directors

Thursday 21 September 2023

Three new directors have been appointed to the Board of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) - Victoria’s largest rural water corporation.

Keeping our waterways waste-free

Monday 18 September 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is urging people to responsibly dispose of their rubbish after seeing an increased amount of litter in channels and drains.

Collaboration nets good outcome for stranded fish

Thursday 14 September 2023

Various agencies have partnered to rescue and relocate almost 1000 native fish that were stranded near Yarrawonga.

Engineering a better future

Tuesday 12 September 2023

This week, several GMW staff will be presenting at the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) Dam Operators Forum.

Stay safe on the water this spring

Tuesday 12 September 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is asking people visiting its lakes, dams, and reservoirs this spring to make their journey a safe one.

GMW to convene national dam operators forum

Thursday 7 September 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees will be sharing and gaining water dam knowledge at the 2023 ANCOLD Dam Operators Forum later this month.

Forward thinking creates savings

Tuesday 5 September 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is powering ahead with improvements to assets across its delivery networks to help create long-term savings.

GMW remains committed to Rochester

Monday 4 September 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is committed to re-opening its Rochester office and workshop after they suffered significant damage in the October 2022 floods.

GMW benefits from innovative drone usage

Friday 25 August 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is exploring new ways of using drone technology to help create efficiencies and operate more safely.

Making storages accessible to everyone

Thursday 24 August 2023

Improved access and all ability facilities at Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) lakes, dams, and reservoirs are getting the tick of approval from regular visitors.

GMW providing more leadership opportunities for women

Tuesday 22 August 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is supporting gender equality by providing opportunities for women to achieve their leadership goals.

GMW to carry out remediation works at Hattah Lakes

Monday 21 August 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) will soon begin remediation works at the Hattah Lakes Messengers regulator and Cantala containment bank.

GMW wraps up Winter Works program

Tuesday 15 August 2023

With the new irrigation season under way, Goulburn-Murray Water has brought its 2023 Winter Works program to a close.

Getting ready for the new irrigation season

Tuesday 8 August 2023

Thursday 10 August is a key date in the Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) calendar, as it is the day customers can begin placing water orders for the 2023/24 irrigation season.

Lauren to go under the shears for local cancer charity

Monday 7 August 2023

A Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) staff member is helping raise money for a local charity playing an important role in the community.

New irrigation season draws near

Thursday 3 August 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) encourages irrigators to make their preparations early ahead of the start of the irrigation season on 15 August.

New podcast episode on managing high storage levels

Wednesday 2 August 2023

With many of the region’s lakes, dams, and reservoirs close to full capacity, Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has released a new podcast episode to help keep the community informed about how storages are ...

Lake Boga bridge replacement complete

Tuesday 1 August 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has upgraded Hayes Road Bridge near Lake Boga.

Agencies to hold webinar on Goulburn Catchment

Monday 31 July 2023

A webinar will be held on Thursday 3 August to provide information on the current status of the Goulburn catchment.

Loch Garry levee repairs complete

Monday 31 July 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has completed repairs of the levee breaches at Loch Garry, with staff still on site to complete some ongoing clean-up works.

Expressions of interest open for Broken System Consultative Committee

Monday 24 July 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is calling for expressions of interest from Broken River landholders to be part of a committee that will help guide the future of the system as part of the upcoming Broken ...

Projects going to local contractors a “win-win situation”

Monday 24 July 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water’s (GMW) Winter Works program is in its final month, with much of the important maintenance and refurbishment work being undertaken by local contractors.

Last week to have your say on Pricing Submission proposals

Thursday 20 July 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging customers to share their feedback on its proposed fees and services as it nears the end of the engagement phase for its 2024-28 Pricing Submission.

Blue-green algae warning removed for Lake Eildon

Wednesday 19 July 2023

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

Blue-green algae warnings removed for Newlyn Reservoir and Hepburn Lagoon

Wednesday 19 July 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has removed the blue-green algae warnings for Newlyn Reservoir and Hepburn Lagoon following a significant decline in algae levels in both storages.

Winter Works on track for completion

Monday 17 July 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is on track to complete one of its biggest Winter Works programs.

Joint media release - Mildura weir temporarily removed ahead of high river flows

Friday 14 July 2023

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority and Goulburn-Murray Water will begin to remove the weir at Mildura next week to allow for high flows expected to arrive in coming weeks.

Managing our water storages

Tuesday 11 July 2023

The recent wet weather has understandably caused concerns within communities and brought back memories of last year’s and previous floods.

GMW increases releases from Lake Eppalock

Monday 10 July 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has begun releasing water from Lake Eppalock to manage the rate of fill at the storage.

Managing Lake Eppalock

Friday 7 July 2023

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is seeking to reassure residents downstream of Eppalock by sharing more information about how the storage is managed and its role during times of flood.

Loch Garry Reference Committee holds final meeting

Thursday 6 July 2023

The Loch Garry Reference Committee held its fifth and final meeting on Friday 23 June 2023 with the committee endorsing the recommendation of a revised set of operating rules for the Loch Garry Flood ...

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