Articles tagged: west barwon reservoir
Otways reservoir reaches 15-year low
The West Barwon Reservoir is currently at a level of 16.3 per cent, its lowest level in almost 15 years.
Water authority monitors bloom
Barwon Water continues to monitor a blue-green algae bloom at West Barwon Reservoir at Forrest.
Algae bloom in Forrest reservoir
A blue-green algae bloom at Forrest’s West Barwon Reservoir won’t impact the quality of drinking water, Barwon Water says.
Reservoirs full after drenching March rains
A downpour early in the month saw Colac and district experience a wetter-than-average March.
Reservoir likely to overflow
Barwon Water says it expects West Barwon Reservoir to spill in coming days.
Water supply in good shape
Barwon Water predicts the Colac district’s water storages will remain healthy for the next two years.
A wet end to September
West Barwon Reservoir has spilled for the second time this year following heavy rain to end September.
Month-long road closure frustrates Otways locals
A major Otways road remains closed a month after the Barwon River broke its banks and blocked the tourist route.
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.
Rainfall record falls as reservoir level rises
A rain downpour across the Colac district has shattered a 20-year monthly rainfall record in the Otways.
