barwon river

  • Lake Colac salinity flowing into river

    Authorities are keeping a close watch on how high salinity levels in overflow water from Lake Colac are impacting on the Barwon River.

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  • Wastewater releases end after dry month

    Barwon Water has paused the release of recycled wastewater from its Winchelsea and Birregurra plants into the Barwon River after a relatively dry January.

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  • Barwon River flow flips

    Water will stop flowing down the Barwon River’s west branch near Forrest so authorities can repair flood damage which had diverted the river through farmland.

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  • Planning rules for riversides

    New State Government rules restrict the development of buildings and fences, the removal of vegetation and earthworks along the Barwon River at Birregurra and Winchelsea.

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  • Recycled sewage water heading for river

    Barwon Water will release recycled water into the Barwon River at Birregurra and Winchelsea, with the towns’ recycled water storages nearing capacity after recent wet weather.

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  • Push to fix Barwon River

    Landcarers fear The Upper Barwon River has become a “swampy mess” and hope to engage the community in restoring the river’s health. 

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  • Surf Coast wants cash for Winchelsea river link

    Councillors voted at their June meeting to apply for $330,000 for stage two of the Barwon River Loop, as part of The Growing Suburbs Fund.

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  • Otway bush burnoff for willow removal

    Otways residents might have been confused about a fuel reduction burn starting in the middle of summer this week.

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