Barwon Water
PULLING THE PLUG
Barwon Water will withdraw its controversial licence renewal application to pump groundwater at Barwon Downs, after a community campaign against the licence.
Pumping of borefield faces federal inquiry
Federal Environment Minister Melissa Price will investigate whether Barwon Water’s Barwon Downs groundwater pumping could have led to breaches of national laws protecting vulnerable species.
Minister steps in to demand Otway waterway repairs
A water campaigner has praised Water Minister Lisa Neville’s intervention to ensure Barwon Water repairs environmental damage to Otways’ waterways caused by groundwater pumping.
Inquiry looks at proposal for lake
Water authorities are invesigating the viability of diverting water from the Gellibrand River system into Lake Colac, in response to a community campaign.
Sailor longs to return to lake
Passionate Lake Colac advocate Pam Cuthbertson says it’s time for Colac to band together to get the lake back to its former glory.
Water bills steady for coming years
Colac district water bills look to remain relatively steady for coming years, with Barwon Water aiming to keep price rises close to the inflation rate.
Barwon Water confirms impact of bore pumping
Barwon Water has confirmed that pumping groundwater from a Barwon Downs borefield has impacted the water flow to Boundary Creek.
Forrest might receive new sewerage system
A Forrest business owner has welcomed news that authorities are investigating a wastewater system for the town.