Storage, River Flow and Rainfall Update

Monday, February 7th, 2022

Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages during the week of 29 January to 4 February was Lance Creek 1mm, Ruby Creek 23mm, Deep Creek 62mm and Battery Creek 20mm.

South Gippsland Water’s Managing Director, Philippe du Plessis said that our reservoirs and creeks remain at stable levels to see us through the remaining Summer months.

“Lance Creek Reservoir, which services Korumburra, Poowong, Loch, Nyora, Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson, is at 79 per cent and Ruby Creek, which services Leongatha is at 76 per cent. Deep Creek which services Foster is at 94 per cent and Battery Creek, which services Fish Creek is at 82 per cent.”

Mr Du Plessis reminded all South Gippsland residents and visitors that Victorian Permanent Water Savings rules apply.

“While our water storages are in a good position, there is still an influx of visitors and holiday homeowners this time of year, meaning that there is an increased demand for water,” he said.

“Permanent water saving rules still apply, so we all need to remember to water our gardens between 6pm and 10am, sweep and not hose down pathways and driveways, and install trigger nozzles on all outside hoses.”

For further information, please visit www.sgwater.com.au or 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, Cape Paterson, Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora 79 Permanent Water Saving Measures

Melbourne Supply System currently utilised

Ruby Creek Leongatha and surrounds 76 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Foster Dam – Deep Creek Foster area 94 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Battery Creek Fish Creek 82 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

 

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