Restrictions on Diversions - September 2010
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Rosters and restrictions on diversions from unregulated streams.
At the end of September, diversions from a total of 27 unregulated streams and lakes across the state were subject to restrictions. This is the lowest number of unregulated waterways on restriction since 2006/07.
- In northern Victoria, Goulburn-Murray Water had restrictions or irrigation bans in place on six streams in the Kiewa basin, five in the Loddon, three in the Murray and one in the Campaspe.
- Melbourne Water had irrigation bans in place on two streams in the Yarra basin.
- GWM Water had an irrigation ban in place for irrigators on Lake Natimuk.
- Southern Rural Water had irrigation bans in place on five streams in the Westernport/Port Phillip region, one stream in the Gippsland region and five lakes in the Western region.
Melbourne Water
| River Basin | Stream | Restriction1 |
|---|---|---|
| Yarra | Pauls Creek | Irrigation Ban |
| Hoddles creek | Irrigation Ban |
1Melbourne Water
Restriction = Pumping times/days restricted, in accordance with Drought Response Plan
Irrigation Ban = Irrigation Ban
Goulburn-Murray Water
| River Basin | Stream | Restriction2 |
|---|---|---|
| Campaspe | Smiths Creek | Irrigation Ban |
| Loddon | Back Creek (Tributary of Tullaroop Creek) | Winterfill Suspension |
| Coghills Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Green Gully Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Lake Meran | Irrigation Ban | |
| Muckleford Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Kiewa | Basin Creek | Irrigation Ban |
| Deep Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Glen Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Junction Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Morgans Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Plain Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Murray | Black Dog Creek (Upper) | Irrigation Ban |
| Indigo Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Sheepwash Creek (Tributary of Ulupna Ck) | Stage 3 |
Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water
| River Basin | Stream | Restriction2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wimmera | Lake Natimuk | Irrigation Ban |
Southern Rural Water
| Western Port Phillip Region | Barringo Creek | Irrigation Ban |
| Jacksons Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Kororoit Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Lerderderg River | Irrigation Ban | |
| Witch Creek | Irrigation Ban | |
| Gippsland Region | Bruthen Creek & Tribs | Irrigation Ban |
| Western Region | Lake Tooliorook | Irrigation Ban |
| Lake Purrumbete | Irrigation Ban | |
| Lake Cartcarrong | Irrigation Ban |
2Southern Rural Water, Goulburn-Murray Water, Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water
Stage 1 = Simple roster (pumping times restricted)
Stage 2 = 25% reduction
Stage 3 = 50% reduction
Stage 4 = 75% reduction
+ = Restrictions in place for domestic and stock use
Note: Restrictions are likely to change daily. Contact local Water Corporations for details.
From May 2010 the monthly report will only show streams on restrictions.
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