Media Releases
Our latest news posts and public notices
Glenmaggie volume supports spill
Good inflows to Lake Glenmaggie in recent months and the wet outlook have led to controlled releases to safely manage capacity in the storage. SRW had a target date of 1 October to fill the storage.
Aqualink project brings a new transit option for Bacchus Marsh
Moorabool Shire Council and Southern Rural Water announced this week that they have entered into a partnership to deliver the first stages of Aqualink Cycling and Walking Corridor (Aqualink).
Aqualink is a walking and cycling corridor that provides connection for residents and visitors through to the Bacchus Marsh township and its main attractions and services.
Opening allocations for irrigation districts 2021-22
Macalister Irrigation District (MID) Above average storage levels in Lake Glenmaggie due to recent rainfall in the catchment have allowed Southern Rural Water (SRW) to announce an opening allocation of 100% for the Macalister Irrigation District. The storage is...
Flood Update
Thursday 10 June 2021 6am Vic Emergency has issued warnings of widespread flooding across Latrobe, Thomson and Macalister and Werribee catchments. Since 9am Wednesday 9 June 2021, rainfall totals varying from 50-170mm have been recorded across all catchments. More...
Heavy rain on the way
Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are expected over in the East of Victoria over the next few days.
Offices closed due to restrictions
In line with Victorian Government restrictions our offices are closed from 11:59pm 27 May. We continue to provide all water ordering and management services as usual. Our Customer Service team can be contacted on 1300 139 510 during business hours, and via online...
Mitchell River auction results
Southern Rural Water (SRW) conducted an online auction for unallocated winterfill water from the Mitchell River last week, involving 24 eligible bidders.
MID2030 celebrated in national awards
Southern Rural Water’s $160m upgrade of the Macalister Irrigation District has received a high commendation in a national award for the water sector. The MID2030 modernisation program was recognised in the Customer Experience category of the Australian Water...
MID end of season shutdown
With the season finishing on 15 May and resuming on 15 August 2021, Southern Rural Water is now advising local irrigators to start preparing for the winter shutdown period. Winter works 2021 Each irrigation off-season, SRW undertakes maintenance works on the channel...
MID2030 in award finals
The Macalister Irrigation District modernisation program has been chosen as a finalist in the Customer Experience category of the Australian Water Association national awards, sponsored by Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA). Southern Rural Water's $160m...