Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding visitors to Delatite Arm Reserve, Lake Eildon, that camping on the lake bed is not permitted and anyone who fails to comply with this by-law could face a fine.
GMW and the Department of Land, Water and Environment (DELWP) are working together to ensure people visiting Delatite Arm Reserve can continue to enjoy the site while adhering to recreational by-laws. Authorised officers will be inspecting the site throughout the summer period.
While overnight stays are permitted, camping below the high water mark of the lake, regardless of the water level is not. Lighting fires on the lake bed is not permitted and days of total fire ban must be observed.
GMW is also reminding visitors to adhere to current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, which includes limiting gatherings outdoors to 10 people, wearing masks at all times and maintaining a physical distance of 1.5 metres.
Signage has been installed to remind visitors of the current by-laws.
Last year, there were thousands of visitors to Delatite Arm Reserve.
Lake Eildon is a water storage managed by Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) to harvest, store and deliver water for irrigation and recreational by-laws are in place to protect water quality.
- Fines and court convictions can be in excess of $3300 for offences.
- For more information or a copy of the by-laws please visit www.gmwater.com.au/recreation
Quotes attributed to Manager Storage Operations Scott Wikman
“With thousands of visitors to the Delatite Arm Reserve each year, it is vital to protect its water quality and ensure the area remains safe and clean for all users.”
“Urban water corporations who treat the water before supplying it to towns are among GMW customers who own water in the lake.”
More information
Fact sheet: Camping at Delatite Arm Reserve