How the storage level is managed at Cairn Curran Reservoir
Cairn Curran Reservoir has spillway gates that allow GMW to release water when required.
Releases from Cairn Curran Reservoir are managed to maintain the storage level close to the fully supply level at the end of the water harvesting period.
Under its flood operations policy, GMW may release water to create additional airspace prior to higher inflows being received.
Releases from Cairn Curran Reservoir flow down the Loddon River to Laanecoorie Reservoir.
Cairn Curran Reservoir’s current state
Cairn Curran Reservoir is at 61.6 per cent as of 12pm on 31 October 2024.
GMW’s responsibilities
The requirements for GMW to manage its storages are set out in the Victorian Water Act.
The Act advises that the primary role of GMW storages is to harvest and store customers' water entitlements. However, GMW can provide flood mitigation benefits at some storages where possible.
GMW work closely with the State Emergency Services (SES) and Bureau of Meteorology to ensure timely dissemination of flood related information to the community.
The SES is the lead agency responsible for issuing flood advice should it occur.
More Information
For more information visit www.gmwater.com.au/managing-storages or phone GMW on 1800 013 357.