The Victorian Government has responded to the Food Bowl Modernisation Steering Committee’s Final Report.

The committee submitted its report to Government in November 2007, after consulting widely with the community and stakeholders.

The Government announced as part of its response the creation of a new state owned entity, the Northern Victoria Irrigation Renewal Project, to deliver this landmark project.

The Northern Victoria Irrigation Renewal Project will work closely with Goulburn-Murray Water, irrigators and other stakeholders to optimise the full benefits for the region.

Based in the region, it will provide an important local source of employment and will become a key part of the community. One of its key focuses will be engaging with irrigators and other stakeholders during each phase of the project.

The Government's Response

Government’s response to the Food Bowl Modernisation Steering Committee’s recommendations (PDF~48kB)

The Steering Committee’s Final Report

Steering Committee Report – Pages 1-18 (PDF~676kB)Steering Committee Report – Pages 19-36 (PDF~803kB)Steering Committee Report – Pages 37-54 (PDF~296kB)Steering Committee Report – Pages 55-72 (PDF~277kB)

Information Paper

Modernising Victoria’s Food Bowl Irrigation Modernisation Information Paper (PDF~204kB)

Submissions

View all submissions made on the Food Bowl Modernisation Project Steering Committee’s Draft Report.

Media Release

Read the Water Minister's Media Release.