Community members will next week have the chance to help shape the region’s water priorities and initiatives at GWMWater’s Customer and Stakeholder Workshop in Horsham.
The workshop on Friday 24 April will feature presentations and discussions about our water resource position and long-term planning, as well as GWMWater’s performance across industry metrics. People can either attend in person at Horsham Golf Club from 9.30 am or participate online. Also up for discussion will be projects such as the Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy and GWMWater’s Donald and Nhill energy projects.
Hopetoun’s tap water has been named amongst Victoria’s best.
A sample from Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water (GWMWater’s) Hopetoun Water Treatment Plant was named as one of three grand finalists at last week’s Best Tasting Tap Water Competition in Bendigo.
In this issue 
Tapping In Edition 4 2025/26, we celebrate the winner and honourable mentions of our Community Photo Competition as well as important information on water trading.
Don't forget to enter our competition for your chance to win $100 off your account!
For Terms and Conditions, and past winners of our competitions please click here.
The Make Every Drop Count advertising campaign is back and appearing across the state including in newspapers, radio, social channels, TV on-demand and billboards.
Keep in eye out for it or have a look around their website for some great tips to save water.
While on our website, check out our page on water saving tips: Saving water - GWMWater
The Household Financial Relief Program provides financial assistance of up to $1,000 to help with household expenses for drought affected farmers, farm employees and farm dependent contractors.
Up to $1,000 is available for household costs like groceries, school expenses, utilities, rates and other important everyday expenses.
The program is open to eligible recipients in:
- Ararat, Southern Grampians, southern postcodes in West Wimmera (3312, 3317, 3318 and 3319)
- Moyne, Colac Otway, Pyrenees, Corangamite, Glenelg, Surf Coast, Golden Plains, Warrnambool and Greater Geelong.
The program is being administered by the Country Women’s Association of Victoria (CWA).To apply for a Household Financial Relief payment visit www.cwaofvic.org.au
We’re excited to announce that Julia Pearse has taken out first place in our 2026 Community Photo Competition with her stunning image captured at Wooroonook Lakes. Julia has won a $500 gift voucher for her winning entry—congratulations, Julia!
Duck season opens 8 am Wednesday 18 March and closes 20 minutes after sunset on Monday 8 June 2026.
Find out more about this year's duck season by visiting: 2026 duck season bag limit - Game Management Authority
GWMWater is delivering a maintenance blitz across Ararat’s water network as part of its ongoing investment in long-term reliability and strong water pressure for residents.
The proactive program will see GWMWater contractors carry out essential upgrades at key points in the town, addressing ageing infrastructure and known issues before they develop into larger problems.
We’re supporting the development of a new Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy to help plan for water security in a drier future.
Community and stakeholder feedback is important to ensure the strategy reflects local priorities, values and experiences across western Victoria.
You can have your say by: Read more
Helping Our Region Stay Water Smart All Year Round
GWMWater is reminding customers across the Grampians, Mallee and Wimmera that Permanent Water Saving Rules are in place every day of the year.
The simple, common sense rules help our communities use water wisely and protect supplies for the future.
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