Restrictions on Diversions - October 2010
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Rosters and restrictions on diversions from unregulated streams.
At the end of October, diversions from a total of 12 unregulated streams and lakes across the state were subject to restrictions. The number of unregulated streams and lakes on restriction typically increases during the summer period, as streamflows decrease with the hotter and drier weather. This is the lowest number of unregulated waterways on restriction since 2006/07, and is significantly lower than the same time last year when over 100 streams and lakes were subject to rosters or bans.
- In northern Victoria, Goulburn-Murray Water had restrictions or irrigation bans in place on three streams in the Kiewa basin, five in the Loddon and one in the Campaspe.
- There were no irrigation rosters or restrictions in place in Melbourne Water’s jurisdictions at the end of October.
- GWM Water has an irrigation ban in place for Lake Natimuk.
Melbourne Water
None
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 | |
| Plain Creek | Irrigation Ban |
Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water
| River Basin | Stream | Restriction2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wimmera | Lake Natimuk | Irrigation Ban |
Southern Rural Water
| River Basin | Stream | Restriction2 |
|---|---|---|
| Gippsland Region | Valencia Creek | Stage 1 |
| Western Region | Moorabool River | Roster |
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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