MEDIA RELEASE: Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy EOIs

The development of a new Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy has begun in recognition of the drought and dry conditions impacting much of western Victoria.

There is now the opportunity for local community members to be on a working group to help guide the development of the strategy, with expressions of interest in the roles closing March 16.

Sustainable Water Strategies are an important opportunity for the community and stakeholders to shape plans to secure our surface water and groundwater supplies, improve efficient use of water, and protect waterways, groundwater and water values into a drier and warmer future.

The Western Region Strategy will cover a third of Victoria, extending from the south-west coast, across the Wimmera and to the southern Mallee. This includes the towns of Ballarat, Colac, Warrnambool, Portland, Port Campbell, Hamilton, Ouyen, Horsham, Avoca, Stawell, Ararat and Edenhope. The region has a unique mix of agricultural and urban centres.

MEDIA RELEASE: Have your say on in Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy

Learn more about the strategy and how you can participate, including via the expression of interest process email SWS.Team@deeca.vic.gov.au, visit water.vic.gov.au or contact DEECA’s Customer Service Centre 136 186.

Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority proudly acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Victoria and their rich cultural diversity and intrinsic connection to country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We also recognise and acknowledge the contribution, interest and rights that Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities have in land and water management. We value our partnerships with them, for the health of people and Country.