Update 7 - July 2010

The reserve policy is changing on the Goulburn regulated system for the 2010–2011 irrigation season.
NRSWS A New System Reserve Policy (PDF~143kb)

Update 6 - June 2009

Discussions have been held about changes to carryover arrangements - this update includes more information about issues raised in regional meetings.
NRSWS Carryover (PDF~465kb)

Update 5 - January 2009

Public feedback about the Draft Strategy is currently being considered by the Consultative Committee, and more information is provided about a key proposal - the reserve policy.
NRSWS System Reserve Policy (PDF~453kb)

Update 4 - November 2008

Consultation on the Draft Strategy has commenced. DSE has already held several stakeholder forums in Wodonga, Mildura, Bendigo and Shepparton.
NRSWS Draft Strategy Consultation (PDF~119kb)

The forums have included a summary presentation of the future risks and pressures on water supplies by DSE’s Executive Director of Water Entitlements and Strategies, Mr Campbell Fitzpatrick.
NRSWS Presentation (PDF~114kb)

Update 3 - June 2008

Progress on the Northern Region Sustainable Water Strategy Draft Strategy
NRSWS Draft Strategy Progress (PDF~139kb)

Update 2 - March 2008

Regional representation on the Consultative Committee and Working Groups.
NRSWS Discussion Paper Project Update 2 (PDF~2mb)

Update 1 - February 2008

Community input into the Northern Region Sustainable Water Strategy development process.
NRSWS Discussion Paper Project Update (PDF~190kb)

Further Information

You can get more information about the development of the Northern Region Sustainable Water Strategy from the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s customer service centre on 136 186. Or check the latest Minister for Water media releases.