Articles tagged: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Water hindering Barwon River works
Environment authorities hope to remove a river blockage that has been causing flooding near Forrest but can’t access the site while it’s too wet.
Floods subside at Birregurra
Flooding has eased in the Barwon River near Birregurra after peaking at nearly four metres this week.
Floods and landslip as storms drench region
Wet weather in the Otways has caused flooding further downstream along the Barwon River.
River repairs start
Barwon Water says it is working to improve the health of the West Barwon River, following floods in the area.
Federal cash wanted for Winch river walk
Surf Coast Shire Council will ask for Federal funding for the second stage of a Winchelsea river walk, as the trademark project of its first stage takes shape.
River walk idea for Winchelsea
A $630,000 Winchelsea river walk is set to receive council endorsement for Federal Government funding.
District’s fish deaths prompt investigation
The Environment Protection Authority has investigated a fish kill in two spots of the Barwon River upstream from Winchelsea.
