Water

  • Water chief speaks at UN event

    Barwon Water chief Tracey Slatter has featured on the world stage as international leaders discuss climate change.

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  • Call to act now on lake

    Lake Colac campaigner Pam Cuthbertson said now is the time for authorities to divert excess water into Lake Colac.

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  • Dam that’s an amazing sight

    Forrest’s West Barwon Reservoir is overflowing for the first time in seven years, with minor flooding causing the closure of a nearby road.

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  • Average water bills to fall $5

    Colac and district households will see a $5 decrease in their average water bill this year, a services regulator says.

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  • Water boost a dam good idea

    The Colac Turf Club no longer needs to tap into the city’s water supply after doubling the size of its dam.

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  • Locals lead Birre water boost

    A Birregurra initiative is saving more than 11 million litres of water a year by detecting leaks and boosting water efficiency.

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  • Reminder to check dam integrity

    Recent rain has served as a reminder for landowners to do routine dam maintenance and check their dam integrity.

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  • Creek discharge investigated

    Authorities are investigating a discharge of grey-coloured water in Colac’s Barongarook Creek yesterday.

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