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| Location | | Merrimu Reservoir is located on Pyrites Creek, a tributary of the Werribee River, 10kms north-east of Bacchus Marsh and approximately 50kms from Melbourne.
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| History | | The reservoir was constructed in three stages from 1969 to 1986 and has a capacity of about 32,000 ML.
The reservoir has a small natural catchment area, so to supplement its storage ability, two small diversion weirs and two tunnels from neighbouring catchments were built. These works and the subsequent raising of the reservoir embankment form the three main stages of the Merrimu Reservoir construction.
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| Purpose | | The water in the reservoir is primarily used to supply drinking water to Melton and Bacchus Marsh with the remaining used for irrigation in the Werribee Irrigation District.
Merrimu Reservoir provides better management and regulation of water flows in the Werribee Basin, consequently increasing the security of supply to Werribee and Bacchus Marsh Irrigations Districts, urban and industrial supplies in the Melton and Bacchus Marsh areas.
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| Statistics |
| RESERVOIR |
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| Capacity |
32,215 ML |
| Dead storage |
335 ML |
| Surface area |
420 ha |
| Full supply level |
174.1 m AHD |
| Catchment area |
85 km2 |
| EMBANKMENT |
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| Maximum height |
45.3 m |
| Length |
400 m |
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| Crest length |
30 m |
| Discharge capacity |
26,000 ML per day |
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| All of our recreational facilities including Merrimu Reservoir have a carry in – out policy, meaning any litter you bring to the recreational reserve must be taken home with you.
Camping, firearms and horses are not permitted. Dogs must be on leads at all times.
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| More information | | If you require further information on Merrimu Reservoir please contact 1300 139 510 or send us an email.
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