The walkway over Goulburn Weir has reopened to the public following the completion of inspection and maintenance works on the weir.
GMW Storage Operations South manager Paul Beard thanked people for their cooperation.
“We appreciate people’s patience during the closure of the walkway,” he said.
“Goulburn Weir plays a crucial role in providing water for northern Victoria.
“Regular maintenance works on the weir help ensure its long-term integrity, and ensures it can continue to benefit communities downstream.”
The walkway will temporarily be closed again in February 2024 to allow for periodic testing of Goulburn Weir’s post-tensioned anchors.
Goulburn Weir Recreation Reserve will remain open to the public, as will the toilet block at the reserve.
Post-tensioned anchors are used to improve the stability of weirs during extreme events such as floods and earthquakes.
The walkway will reopen upon the completion of the testing, which is likely to be in mid-November.
For more information, head to the GMW website: https://www.g-mwater.com.au/goulburn-weir
Background
- Goulburn Weir is located on the Goulburn River, about 8km north of Nagambie.
- Goulburn Weir raises the level of the Goulburn River so water can be diverted by gravity along the Stuart Murray Canal, Cattanach Canal, and the East Goulburn Main Channel.
- Diversions to the East Goulburn Main Channel supply the Shepparton Irrigation Area. The Stuart Murray Canal supplies part of the Central Goulburn Irrigation Area. Both the Stuart Murray Canal and the Cattanach Canals are used to divert water to Waranga Basin for further supplies to the Goulburn irrigation system.