If you're planning to build, construct, renovate or start any other works on land that may be near GWMWater's assets, you need to locate those assets first.
What to do
Step 1: Call 'Dial Before You Dig' on 1100
No matter the size of your project (landscaping the front garden or developing a big block of your land) the first thing to do is call Dial Before You Dig, which is a free service for locating underground utilities anywhere in Australia. They'll advise you if there are any GWMWater assets near where you plan to dig (as well as other utilities such as telecommunications or gas).
Step 2: If you need more detailed information, use our interactive map or contact us
If Dial Before You Dig indicates there are GWMWater assets nearby, you may need more detailed information before you can start your works. You can either use our interactive map or get in touch with us.
Responsibilities for locating GWMWater assets
GWMWater mapping information is intended to be indicative only. External parties should make their own enquiries to ensure the accuracy of the information. GWMWater take no responsibility for inaccurate or misleading data.
Asset locating must be undertaken by a contractor prequalified to undertake works on GWMWater assets. This may involve the use of specialised equipment including ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic pipe / cable locators to identify the position, depth and type of underground assets.
Alternatively, non-destructive digging (NDD) such as potholing or vacuum excavation may be necessary to accurately expose and locate underground assets without damaging them.
GWMWater will hold individuals and/or companies responsible for any damage caused to its assets.
Use this map to:
- Find detailed information about the location of pipes, sewer manholes, air valves and hydrants near or on your property
- Locate swipe card standpipe access points
- Locate CFA tanks and hydrants
- Locate your water meter
- Access land elevation information for your property to assist in planning your on farm piped system.
Access Interactive map of GWMWater assets
Interactive map of emergency water supply pointsOur region has multiple water supply points that provide water for emergency stock and domestic purposes during severe dry seasonal conditions, surface water scarcity, and bushfires. Some sites are also equipped to supply water to firefighting vehicles. View an interactive map showing your local emergency water supply points at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) website. |
Published by: GWMWater
Date: October 2010
High levels of blue-green algae in water can be toxic to humans and animals and so its important to manage a major outbreak responsibly.
Under the Emergency Management Act 1986, GWMWater has been appointed Regional Coordinator for major blue-green algae outbreaks in the waterways within the Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water boundary below.
As Regional Coordinator, GWMWater coordinates the management of major outbreaks across these areas, while Local Water Managers (LWMs) monitor and manage local blooms under their own emergency plans.
This approach is outlined in the Blue-Green Algae Regional Coordination Plan, which is based on the Victorian Emergency Management Manual. The Plan covers:
- The role and responsibilities of the Regional Coordinator (GWMWater) and Local Water Managers (LWMs).
- How to prepare for, respond to and recover from a blue-green algae event.
- Reporting blue-green algae outbreaks.
View current supply blue-green algae outbreaks or rec lake and reservoir blue-green algae outbreaks.
Blue-Green Algae Regional Co-ordination Plan (553 kB, 24 pages)
| For warnings for the Murray River, refer to algal information issued by the NSW Department of Primary Industries. |
Published by: Department of Sustainability and Environment
Date: November 2011
The Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy maps out our region's water resources and the challenges and opportunities facing water users over the next 50 years.
The Strategy aims to:
- make the best use of water resources in different parts of the region
- protect the environment
- be ready to manage the challenges of a variable climate and future droughts.
Development of the Strategy was overseen by the Western Region Consultative Committee, which was chaired by Daryl Argall and has been meeting since 2009. Water corporations, catchment management authorities, industry, farming and environmental groups and the broader community helped develop the strategy through wide consultation.
The policies and actions in the Strategy are designed to:
- provide increased certainty for water users and environmental managers
- promote sustainable urban, industrial, and rural water use; and
- protect and improve the health of waterways, aquifers, wetlands and estuaries
Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy (15MB, 291 pages)
To view the five-yearly assessment relating to the Strategy, visit: https://www.water.vic.gov.au/planning-and-entitlements/sustainable-water-strategies/western-and-gippsland-region-sustainable-water-strategies (external website)
Supporting information...Urban and Rural Water Supply Strategy Our Urban and Rural Water Supply Strategy outlines how we will manage water security to provide water services in our towns and cities now and into the future
Our Annual Water Outlook is released in December each year. It builds on our Urban and Rural Water Strategy to provide information about water security for our towns and rural users for the year ahead. |
We understand that fire preparedness and prevention are a high priority in the community due to the impact it can have on private and public land. We implement measures to manage the fire risk on the land we own and manage. These measures are outlined in the Fire Prevention Plan.
The Fire Prevention Plan focuses on the protection of life and property and is available as a reference for Municipal Fire Management Planning Committees.
Fire Prevention Plan (5MB, 19 pages)
Further information...
Our fire prevention plan is based on hazard identification and hazard reduction.
Environmental Management System At GWMWater, we're committed to managing our natural resources responsibly and delivering services in ways that minimise the impact on the environment. |