Restrictions on Diversions - April 2011
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Rosters and restrictions on diversions from unregulated streams.
At the end of April, only three unregulated streams and lakes across the state were subject to restrictions. As a result of the consistent rainfall during 2010/11 to date, this is the lowest number of unregulated waterways on restriction for more than five years. It is significantly lower than the same time last year when over 150 streams and lakes were subject to rosters or bans, and is unusual for this time of year, which is often when most streams are subject to bans due to the dry and hot conditions over summer.
- There are no unregulated streams on roster or restriction in Goulburn-Murray Water’s regions.
- There were three bans in place in Melbourne Water’s jurisdictions at the end of April.
- There were no bans in GWMWater’s region at the end of April.
- Southern Rural Water had an irrigation ban in place for one stream in the Western Region at the end of April.
Melbourne Water
| River Basin | Stream | Restriction1 |
|---|---|---|
| Yarra | Dixons/Steels Creek | Irrigation Ban |
| Maribyrnong River | Winter-fill ban | |
| Pauls Creek | Irrigation Ban |
Goulburn-Murray Water
None
Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water
None
Back to TopSouthern Rural Water
None
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.