Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) has established a community reference group to provide recommendations on future of the Loch Garry Flood Protection Service and the infrastructure it utilises.
The group is comprised of Loch Garry Flood Protection customers, community members, and representatives from key stakeholders.
It will be part of the Loch Garry Future Service Strategy GMW is undertaking. The strategy has been initiated due to the current regulator at Loch Garry approaching the end of its life span, and the risk of more frequent and intense rainfall events going forth.
GMW Strategy and Services Planning general manager Steven Abbott thanked those who had applied for the reference group.
“The community reference group will play an important role in determining the best outcome for Loch Garry into the future,” he said.
“We are very grateful to the people who put their names forward to be part of the process and represent their fellow customers and community members.
“The successful applicants have a lot of local knowledge, so we are looking forward to hearing their insights.”
The following applicants have been selected for the reference group:
- Colin Gilby
- Colin Grinter
- John Pettigrew
- Linton Ryan
- Mackenzie Craig
- Mathew Price
- Nevil Hauffe
- Sally McPherson
- Stuart Grinter
- Guy Tierney (Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority)
- Louise Mitchell (Greater Shepparton City Council)
- Josh Lewis (Moira Shire Council)
The group will have its first meeting in mid-December.
People can learn more about the reference group and stay up-to-date with its progress at yoursay.gmwater.com.au/loch-garry-FSS