Construction of the second stage of the East Grampians Rural Pipeline is expected to start in October 2024.

GWMWater has awarded a tender to Mitchell Water Australia for the works, which involves the laying of the pipe which will transfer and deliver water to customers. The project will secure a high-quality rural water supply for towns and farms in the region for the future.

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In our latest issue of  Adobe PDF file icon 24x24Tapping In Edition 1 2024/25 we're excited to share updates on the East Grampians Pipeline, the Nhill Solar Farm project, and the upgrades we are doing at the Donald Wastewater Treatment Plant.

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GWMWater’s 2024/2025 tariffs have been confirmed by the Essential Services Commission, with water bills increasing with only CPI in most cases.

Average household bills in GWMWater’s service area will rise by 3.6% or $12.50 a quarter.

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GWMWater has launched a new occupational health and safety strategy with an emphasis on leadership and best practice.

The organisation launched the strategy this week, with the help of guest speaker, Alan Newey, from Chat Safety.

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Farmland at GWMWater’s Wastewater Treatment Plants - Birchip, Horsham and Murtoa

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited for long-term leases to manage farmland that surrounds GWMWater’s Birchip, Horsham and Murtoa wastewater treatment plants.

The farmland at these sites is suitable for dryland farming and grazing purposes. Recycled water may also be available, depending on seasonal conditions and water quality requirements.

Expression of Interest - Long-term Farm Lease: Premises Location and Site Plans.

To express your interest, please complete our below online form. 

EOIs close 2 pm on Wednesday 31 July 2024.

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Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) is running a competition at Rocklands Reservoir with a $1000 tackle prize to the first person who catches a metre Murray cod at the reservoir before late November 2024. This competition celebrates the success of VFA's record-breaking fish stocking effort at the reservoir.

Find out more on the stocking of Rocklands Reservoir and the competition at Rocklands Metery Competition - VFA 

Let’s get creative! Entries for this year’s National Water Week poster competition are now open and GWMWater is inviting all local primary, kindergarten and early learning students to enter.

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The first stage of construction at the Nhill Renewable Energy Facility is due to begin in May 2024.

GWMWater awarded a contract to Next Generation Electrical for the works.

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Recreational water users are advised to avoid direct contact with water in Lake Toolondo following the detection of elevated blue-green algae levels.

Visitors can still enjoy recreational activities such as boating, bushwalking, sightseeing and other activities at the lake that do not involve direct water contact.

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GWMWater has awarded tenders to construct the pipeline and remaining facilities which will provide drinking water to the township of Kaniva.

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