Storage and Rainfall Update

Monday, September 10th, 2018

Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from 1st September – 7th September 2018 was Lance Creek 33mm, Ruby Creek 30mm, Coalition Creek 34mm, Deep Creek 21mm, Little Bass 15mm and Battery Creek 33mm.

South Gippsland Water’s Managing Director, Philippe du Plessis said “The last week saw another 50 ML added to storages at Leongatha which is sitting at 98% capacity. All other storages are fully recovered and at 100% capacity, a satisfactory position as we start spring”.

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.

Reservoir Major towns supplied Capacity level % Current Status
Lance Creek Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson 100 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Ruby Creek Leongatha and surrounds 98 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Coalition Creek Korumburra and surrounds 100 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Foster Dam – Deep Creek Foster area 100 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Little Bass Poowong, Nyora and Loch 100 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Battery Creek Fish Creek 100 Permanent Water Saving Measures

 

River Systems Major Town Supplied Current Status
Tarwin Meeniyan, Dumbalk Permanent Water Saving Measures
Agnes Welshpool, Port Welshpool, Toora, Port Franklin Permanent Water Saving Measures
Tarra Yarram, Alberton, Port Albert Permanent Water Saving Measures