
The Loddon Highlands Water Supply Protection Area (WSPA) was declared in June 2010.
The area extends from Newlyn and Lake Burrumbeet in the south to Dunolly in the north incorporating the townships of Creswick, Newlyn, Smeaton, Learmonth, Ascot, Clunes, Talbot and Maryborough.
Facts and stats
Area: 2,800 km2
PCV: 20,697 ML
Allocations: 100%
Groundwater management
The Loddon Highlands WSPA Groundwater Management Plan was endorsed by the consultative committee and was approved by the Minister for Water on 21 November 2012.
The Plan provides protection for existing users and the environment by supporting a cap on licence entitlement; restricting the extraction of groundwater when triggered; and placing limits on the concentration of groundwater pumping.
The Plan will provide licence holders with the opportunity to better manage their entitlements through the introduction of carryover and permanent trade.
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has developed a Water Measurement Information System, with data collected through the Regional Water Monitoring Partnerships.
To access data on the Lower Campaspe Valley WSPA, follow these steps:
- Go to https://data.water.vic.gov.au/
- Click on “Explore Data” at the top right of the page.
- Enter the bore number in the search box on the left side - near magnify glass symbol.
- The entered bore number location will appear on the map screen.
- To navigate the map screen, hold left click and move your mouse, use the scroll wheel to zoom in or out of the map, or press “ESC” if you have accidentally clicked on an undesired location.
- Click the bore (symbol) on the map screen.
- Click the Data Tab to the bottom left of the screen.
- Scroll down to see the different data graph types you can select.
- If you are unsure what the data is representing, hover over the “i” icon symbol for a description of the data graph information you wish to select.
- Example: Click on the Depth Below Natural Surface - rectangle box.
- At the top of the page, click on the calendar icon next to the dates to select a fixed date range options - Press “Apply” - view graph data.
- Click on “Custom Period” then enter the dates you require - press “Apply” to view graphed data.
- At the top of the page, click the curved arrow then click “As CSV” to download the data as a table or click “Create Short URL” to create a URL link to the graph and its data
For an accessible version of these documents, or copies of annual reports not listed here, please phone 1800 013 357 or email reception@gmwater.com.au
For an accessible version of these documents, or copies of annual newsletters not listed here, please phone 1800 013 357 or email reception@gmwater.com.au
For further information or to obtain technical material relied upon for management arrangements, please contact the Groundwater and Streams section at GMW on 1800 013 357.