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GWMWater

Locality: Horsham, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 659 961

Address: 11 McLachlan Street 3400 Horsham, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.gwmwater.org.au

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25.01.2022 Set alerts for leaks and high usage with GWMWater’s Customer Portal! There are a number of alerts and automated reports you can set up for your accounts including monthly consumption, leak detection, high water consumption and more. For access to your Portal and to monitor water use for accounts in your name, update your email address and mobile at gwmwater.org.au/update-details

24.01.2022 Blue-green algae warning for Lake Toolondo - 30/10/2020 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. ... Warning signs have been positioned at major recreational areas around the lake. For more information, visit www.gwmwater.org.au/bga

24.01.2022 Sign up for our quarterly e-Newsletter for regular updates on the progress of the East Grampians Rural Pipeline. In this edition we cover: Preliminary Network Design update Alignment surveys underway... Cultural Heritage Management Plan Maroona Primary School receives wind farm grant Read our first edition here: https://bit.ly/32dw0IW Sign up: https://bit.ly/3fpa9lo

23.01.2022 There are active blue-green algae warnings affecting customers supplied by the Northern Mallee Pipeline. To see if this affects your water supply and for more information, visit: bit.ly/3mbw5Vn

23.01.2022 We’re hiring! GWMWater now is seeking a Procurement Officer on a fixed-term, 12-month contract. To apply online visit www.gwmwater.org.au/careers Applications close on Wednesday 18 November 2020.

22.01.2022 Stage 3 of our ‘Behind the Meter’ solar project has started and phase one is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Twelve roof-mounted solar systems and one ground-mounted solar site will generate up to 151 kilowatts of emissions-free power, replacing most of the grid-sourced energy needed to operate 10 GWMWater pump stations and three office / depot locations. In 2019/20, GWMWater achieved a 17% reduction in carbon emissions a significant step towards achieving... our pledge of 19% by 2025. *Photo taken prior to the implementation of state-wide public health measure in Victoria to wear face coverings.

20.01.2022 Have you been told to self isolate due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)? Find out if you’re eligible for a $1500 payment so you have the support you need when you have to stay home. To find out if you’re eligible visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/language

20.01.2022 Under the Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions apply across regional Victoria, all GWMWater campgrounds will be closed from 11.59pm, Wednesday 5 August 2020. Boat ramps remain open and day visitors from regional Victoria are still permitted. Please ensure your use of these areas complies with Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions. Physical distancing and outdoor gathering requirements apply at all times including at the boat ramp and on your boat. ... Stage 4 restrictions apply to residents of metropolitan Melbourne. Under Stage 4 restrictions, You must not travel more than five kilometres from where you live. The campsite closures include: Lake Lonsdale Moora Moora Reservoir Taylors Lake Please note that all campgrounds at or adjacent to GWMWater Reservoirs are also closed. For more information, visit: dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

19.01.2022 Looking for an ongoing position based in the Wimmera? GWMWater now is seeking two new Water Services Operators to join our team in Horsham. To apply online visit www.gwmwater.org.au/careers ... Applications close on Wednesday 21 October 2020.

19.01.2022 Beyond the numbers, these individual stories tell the personal impact coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on Victorians and their families. This campaign shares the effect the virus is having on individuals, and through telling individual stories, reminds us all we have a part to play in helping slow the spread of coronavirus. Deb and Greg, juggle their emotions of pride and fear, as their daughter Catherine, a nurse at The Royal Children's Hospital, takes her place every day in the last line of our defence against coronavirus.

19.01.2022 UPDATE: Do Not Drink Notice - Manangatang 3.50 pm 27 November 2020 This Do Not Drink Notice still applies until further notice.... Tank cleaning is now complete and the network has been flushed. GWMWater has collected samples of the water for testing to confirm the untreated water has been removed. Normal water supply will resume once results verify that the water is safe for drinking. Please minimise outside water use where possible while we build up enough supply for the town. Bottled water is available from outside the Manangatang Shop from 6pm until 8pm. Access to drinking water trailers is available from outside: The Manangatang shop The hospital; and The swimming pool When bringing containers for filling, please be mindful to protect your back and carry only as much water as you can comfortably manage. We will keep customers informed as the situation changes. Please share this advice with neighbours and friends in Manangatang. ********* As a precaution, we are advising customers in Manangatang to not drink tap drinking water until further notice. This precautionary action is in the interests of protecting public health. While this do not drink tap water alert is in place GWMWater is requesting customers do not use the current water supply for drinking, preparing beverages, washing and preparing food, preparing baby formula, brushing teeth or making ice. In this instance, boiling water will not remove contaminants. This advice has been issued following consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) after raw water inadvertently entered the clear water storages at Manangatang’s Water Treatment Plant. A drinking water trailer and bottled water is available from outside the Manangatang Shop. We apologise for any inconvenience and we will keep customers informed as the situation changes. More info: gwmwater.org.au/service-disruptions

18.01.2022 Congratulations to VicWater, who recently launched WaterAble, a network for people with disability and their allies. The network aims to help raise awareness of people with disabilities in the state’s water sector, while also providing the opportunity to share stories, promote inclusion and increase advocacy. At GWMWater we genuinely believe that it is our differences that contribute to our united achievements. We work hard to provide a work environment and culture that is fair, accessible, flexible and inclusive. We are committed to equality, inclusion and treating all individuals our employees, customers and the communities in which we operate with fairness and respect. GWMWater fully supports and is proud to be a part of WaterAble. - Mark Williams, Managing Director

18.01.2022 Sign up for our e-Newsletter for regular updates on the progress of the East Grampians Rural Pipeline. In this edition we cover: Zone 5 pipe alignments now available Planning scheme amendments Read our October edition here: https://bit.ly/37ijs5m Sign up: https://bit.ly/3fpa9lo

18.01.2022 There are only 4 reasons to leave home, and if you’re out you must wear a face covering. If you have symptoms, get tested then stay home. We can’t fight this virus alone. We need you to play your... part. Staying apart, keeps us together. For all current restrictions go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne

18.01.2022 Farmers and agricultural experts can test the latest on-farm technology at Longerenong Innovation Centre, forming part of what will be an AgTIDE DATA farm; a 100-hectare, digitally enabled demonstration farm. Currently going through a detailed design phase, the farm will host sensors and devices that allow detailed data to be collected and used for on-farm planning and decision-making. GWMWater has been working collaboratively supporting the working group with procurement, and Information Communications Technology expertise.

17.01.2022 We are pleased to share our interactive map for the East Grampians Rural Pipeline project. Our contractor, Dunstans, has divided the project into six zones. The pipeline network design for each zone will be added to this map progressively over the coming months. View the interactive map here: https://bit.ly/2ARFuOw

17.01.2022 Piangil Pump Station Water samples confirm no elevated blue-green algae levels present at this pump station on the Murray River. For more information visit https://www.gwmwater.org.au/service-disruptions

17.01.2022 There were cheers as Yaapeet’s Macy Fuller and GWMWater Board Member Caroline Welsh turned the tap on to fill the newly constructed Yaapeet Lake. To mark the official opening of the new recreation lake in Yaapeet, GWMWater hosted a celebratory event on Monday 21 December 2020. The storage site at Yaapeet had been redundant since the completion of the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline but, now filling with water, will become a vibrant space for wildlife, locals and visitors to enjoy. Re...ad the full article at the link below. https://www.gwmwater.org.au//643-turning-on-the-tap-at-yaa

14.01.2022 ***GWMWater Customer Call Centre will be closed from 5pm Thursday 1 April and re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday 6 April*** Our 24-hour service fault line will remain fully operational. To report difficulties and faults, call 1800 188 586 anytime. We would like to wish our customers and the wider community a safe and happy Easter.

14.01.2022 Customers in Manangatang can safely drink tap water again. As a precaution, it is recommended that customers flush internal taps for two minutes to draw fresh water through internal plumbing. Water quality monitoring confirms that the water is safe to drink from the tap and use as normal after internal flushing.... Please minimise outdoor water use while the storages re-fill. If you experience any symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea in the coming days, please seek medical advice and let your GP know about the Do Not Drink Notice. Thank you for your cooperation and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. More info: http://bit.ly/service-disruption

10.01.2022 Join us for our virtual Customer and Stakeholder Workshop on Wednesday 25 November 2020, starting at 2.30 pm. We'll be covering: * Water Resources Update and Outlook ... * Water Quality on the Northern Mallee Pipeline * Renewable Energy * Wastewater Testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) * Essential Services Commission Outcomes Report * Urban Customer Portal Update For more information or to register visit: gwmwater.org.au/stakeholderworkshop

10.01.2022 Wearing a face covering is recommended in situations where maintaining 1.5 meters distance is not possible. A cloth face covering is recommended and simple directions for how to make your own are at dhhs.vic.gov.au/clothmask

09.01.2022 Zone 6 alignments are here! We are pleased to share Zone 6 alignments for the East Grampians Rural Pipeline project. Expressions of Interest (EOI) to join the project in Zone 6 will close on Wednesday 2 December. EOIs can still be submitted after that date, but your property may not be included in the pipeline design if it is not already fronted by a proposed pipe alignment. View our interactive map here: https://bit.ly/2ARFuOw

09.01.2022 Zone 5 alignments are here! We are pleased to share Zone 5 alignments for the East Grampians Rural Pipeline project. Expressions of Interest (EOI) to join the project in Zone 5 will close on Wednesday 18 November. EOIs can still be submitted after that date, but your property may not be included in the pipeline design if it is not already fronted by a proposed pipe alignment. View our interactive map here: https://bit.ly/2ARFuOw

08.01.2022 We have new openings to join the GWMWater team! Senior Project Engineer and Works Inspector. To apply online visit www.gwmwater.org.au/careers Applications close on Wednesday 9 December 2020.

08.01.2022 Our Managing Director Mark Williams is flipping pancakes at the Uniting Wimmera Pancake day until 12 noon! Come down for a delicious feed and have a chat! Wimmera Well-being Centre, Urquhart Street Horsham!

08.01.2022 Happy #NationalWaterWeek! Each year, we call on students from across the GWMWater operational area to send us posters as part of a National Water Week Poster competition. This inspires children to get creative and think about the importance of water. This year, the theme was ‘Reimagining Our Water Future’. We had nine schools take part with close to 200 poster entries received! Our winning entries also did very well at state level receiving two thirds and a second! Congratulations to all participants we very much enjoyed sorting through all your creative and educational posters. To read more or get a free copy of our National Water Week 2021 calendar visit gwmwater.org.au/nww

07.01.2022 The proposed pipe alignments for Zones 2 and 3 of the East Grampians Rural Pipeline project are now available. Check out the proposed pipe alignments on our interactive map: https://bit.ly/2ARFuOw Landholders in Zone 3 have until Friday 18 September to submit an Expression of Interest to connect to the pipeline. Any EOIs received after these date that require an extension to the pipeline may not be included in the project design or construction scope. You can download an EOI form here: www.gwmwater.org.au/egrp

07.01.2022 We’ve upgraded urban water meters to digital remote meters across our operational area. Your new urban meter will transfer your water usage data to us digitally and will improve our ability to respond to water usage enquiries and streamline billing processes. To report any leaks on or close to your property, jot down your water meter number and call us any time on 1800 188 586 to let us know so we can resolve the issue.

06.01.2022 The team at GWMWater wish you a safe and happy festive season. Our Corporate Office has been closed to assist in slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). We hope to re-open early in the New Year subject to Victorian Government guidelines. Our Customer Call Centre is also closed from 5pm Thursday 24 December 2020 to 8am Monday 4 January 2021.... If you experience any service difficulties or faults please call us any time on 1800 188 586

05.01.2022 GWMWater installed a pressure booster pump station at Marnoo in August to provide additional pressure from the tank supplying urban customers. Pressure will be gradually increased over time to reduce the likelihood of breaks occurring. Similar works in Birchip, Stawell and Edenhope are underway, while projects in Elmhurst, Ararat and Glenorchy are expected to commence later this year. Customers can report issues with their water or sewage services any time using our difficulties and faults line on 1800 188 586.

05.01.2022 We are pleased to advise that campgrounds at GWMWater reservoirs are now open, subject to public health measures. Camping is permitted in regional Victoria under step three of the road map to COVID Normal, subject to gathering restrictions and social bubbles. This means you can camp with the people you live with, your intimate partner, or the household you have formed a bubble with (your household can book campsites with up to five members of your bubble household). Communal... facilities such as toilets and boat ramps remain open for visitors from regional Victoria. Physical distancing and outdoor gathering requirements apply at all times including at the boat ramp and on your boat. Please note, masks are always required to be worn while outdoors at campsites, unless eating, drinking, smoking (if permitted), or if you have a lawful exemption from wearing one. Step 1 to reopening applies to residents of metropolitan Melbourne. Under step one, you must not travel more than five kilometres from where you live except for permitted reasons such as work or education if these cannot be done at home. For more information about the current level of restrictions visit: dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

04.01.2022 Daryl, Campbell and Georgia Hancock are amongst thousands of customers who are reaping the rewards of the South West Loddon Pipeline which was completed in April. Not only has their water security improved, but the quality of water has made a difference to the health of their stock. The pipeline also paves the way for growth of their business and a future for Campbell and Georgia.... Read more on the South West Loddon Pipeline here: https://bit.ly/swlpipeline

04.01.2022 UPDATE: Do Not Drink Notice - Manangatang 6.55 pm 29 November 2020 This Do Not Drink Notice still applies until further notice.... GWMWater has collected samples of the water today for testing to confirm the untreated water has been removed. Normal water supply will resume once results verify that the water is safe for drinking. Please minimise outside water use where possible while we build up enough supply for the town. Bottled water is available from outside the Manangatang Shop from 7pm until 8.30pm. Access to drinking water trailers is available from outside: The Manangatang shop The hospital; and The swimming pool When bringing containers for filling, please be mindful to protect your back and carry only as much water as you can comfortably manage. We will keep customers informed as the situation changes. Please share this advice with neighbours and friends in Manangatang. ********* As a precaution, we are advising customers in Manangatang to not drink tap drinking water until further notice. This precautionary action is in the interests of protecting public health. While this do not drink tap water alert is in place GWMWater is requesting customers do not use the current water supply for drinking, preparing beverages, washing and preparing food, preparing baby formula, brushing teeth or making ice. In this instance, boiling water will not remove contaminants. This advice has been issued following consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) after raw water inadvertently entered the clear water storages at Manangatang’s Water Treatment Plant. A drinking water trailer and bottled water is available from outside the Manangatang Shop. We apologise for any inconvenience and we will keep customers informed as the situation changes. More info: gwmwater.org.au/service-disruptions

04.01.2022 Our 2021 Rainfall Record chart appeared in this week's edition of The Weekly Advertiser! With the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a wet summer ahead, make sure you're prepared to track to how much you get! #rain #howmanymillimetresdidyouget

04.01.2022 We’ve improved water quality in Harrow! Customers are reaping the rewards of better water quality to use for domestic purposes, such as showering, laundry and garden watering. New storage tanks have been built for water to be pumped directly into, before being delivered through Harrow’s water mains to customers’ taps.

03.01.2022 Our very own Dr Suzy McDonald and Matthew Kube were recognised at a national level for their contribution to the water industry in recent months. OzWater is Australia’s international water conference and trade exhibition, run by the Australian Water Association (AWA). Both Suzy and Matthew presented at this year’s event which was hosted online. Suzy, our Water Treatment Technologist, presented a podcast which provided an overview of a scientific study on the properties of w...ater meters. Water Quality Process Officer, Matthew Kube, presented a five-minute ‘Thirst Quencher’ and will also be presenting at the AWA Australian/National Student Water Prize in July. Congratulations to both Suzy and Matthew!

02.01.2022 Celebrating local artists in NAIDOC Week 2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative’s second annual art exhibition has been running all week and is open 11am to 4pm over the weekend in the old Telstra building in Horsham. Head down and check out some amazing Indigenous artwork on display, plus there’s a pop-up shop with scrunchies and matching masks, art prints and hand painted pots available for purchase. ... GWMWater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways throughout Victoria and pays its respect to their elders past, present and emerging.

01.01.2022 Looking for work in the Mallee? GWMWater has an opening based in Swan Hill with duties as required throughout the Mallee region. To apply online visit gwmwater.org.au/careers Applications close on Wednesday 27 January 2021.

01.01.2022 Join us for our next virtual Customer and Stakeholder Workshop on Wednesday 25 November 2020, starting at 2.30 pm. For more information or to register visit: gwmwater.org.au/stakeholderworkshop