Storage and Rainfall Update

Monday, April 3rd, 2017

Rainfall was recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from 25^th March – 31^st March 2017. Lance Creek 8mm, Ruby Creek 16mm, Coalition Creek 9mm, Deep Creek 13mm, Little Bass 13mm and Battery Creek 13mm.

Total rainfall figures for March 2017 were Lance Creek 19mm, Ruby Creek 38mm, Coalition Creek 26mm, Deep Creek 29mm, Little Bass 37mm and Battery Creek 66mm.

Mark Lynch, General Manager Infrastructure and Planning, South Gippsland Water said, “All water supply systems have continued to decline as we have moved into autumn.  Over the coming months we continue to look for the seasonal break where storages are replenished.  Warm weather, minimal rainfall and demand for water across communities, particularly coastal townships, has seen storages continue to drop”.

Mr Lynch went onto say that, “Customers of Korumburra and the Coalition Creek Water Supply System are reminded that Stage 1 Water Restrictions are now active. Customers need to modify their water use to ensure they are abiding by the rules. The key difference in Stage 1 Water Restrictions compared to Permanent Water Saving Rules is the introduction of Alternate Days for watering gardens. This means odd numbered houses can water on odd dates of the month and even numbered houses can water on even numbered dates. Both odd and even numbered houses can water on the 31st of the month”

A quick snapshot of Stage 1 “Alert” Water Restrictions;

Additional water restriction areas include: Public Gardens and Lawns, Ponds, Lakes, Fountains, Water Features, Pools, Spas, Tanks, Water Tankers, Commercial Car Washes, Food Transport Vehicles, Commercial production of Plants and/or Animals.

Exemptions may be applied for the watering of public sporting grounds.

Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water’s friendly Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636.

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