Let's talk water is an education series brought to you by GWMWater and the Storage Manager.
Have you ever thought about the challenges and complexities of managing water across the region? This series covers a number of water resourcing topics by some of the experts including:
- Kym Wilson, Manager Water Resources GWMWater & Storage Manager
- Suzy McDonald, Water Treatment Technologist GWMWater
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An education series brought to you by GWMWater and the Storage Manager
Lake Fyans is being upgraded with works on the embankment and marina. These works will desilt and deepen the marina, allowing larger boats to continue to use it, even when water levels are lower.
The Storage Manager started moving water from Lake Fyans to Taylors Lake in mid-September 2022, in order for GWMWater to complete the project. We do not expect water levels at the reservoir to be below those needed for recreational activities over summer.
The Lake Fyans Embankment Upgrade Project is an investment in water supply infrastructure as well as an integral recreational lake for community, tourists and local sporting clubs.
Frequently asked questions
Approximately 1,200 ML will be transferred to Taylors Lake with releases of around 50 ML/day. This will reduce the water level by approximately 30 centimetres. As per normal seasonal conditions, the lake will naturally reduce by up to 70 centimetres. Recreation activities will be able to continue as usual over the summer months.
The water transfer occurred in September 2022 to make the most of cooler daytime temperatures and a wet catchment to reduce any losses in water associated with the transfer.
Water transfers started in mid-September 2022. Works are due to be completed in 2023.
Water levels at Lake Fyans are generally lower over summer and would be naturally close to the level it needs to be to do the embankment works. Earth works require the bank to be dry, so the work is to be carried out over summer when there is less rainfall forecast.
We’re proud to be partners with Choose Tap to spread the word of the benefits of choosing tap water.
When you drink tap water as opposed to purchased bottled water, you are making a difference in more ways than one!
Tap water costs less than $1.80 for one thousand litres. That’s less than 1 cent a litre! Compare that to the price of bottled water.
Purchased bottled water is convenient, but with a bit of practice and remembering to take a refillable water bottle to avoid buying water, you will notice the savings to your hip pocket.
Avoid the sugary drinks (and calories) by choosing to use a refillable water bottle to quench your thirst when on the go.
Choosing to drink water has many health benefits as well. Give those kidneys a flush and aim to drink around 2 litres of water a day. Find out more: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/water-a-vital-nutrient
Jazz up water by adding a bit of fruit to your drink or jug - such as lemon, lime, strawberries for extra tastiness. Making a water-mocktail is always fun and remember some ice in your water to make it extra refreshing. Click here for water mocktail recipes.
By drinking tap water you are reducing plastic waste along with other environmental benefits such as production of plastic bottle, plastic and cardboard packaging and transporting. Many bottles end up as landfill or enter waterways.
- It can take up to 3 litres of water to produce 1 litre of bottled water
- Plastic bottles take up to 450 years to break down, leaving behind micro-plastic
Find out more: https://choosetap.com.au/
Permanent water fountains are location in towns in the GWMWater region where drinking water is available. These water fountains provide fresh water for you to drink direct from the fountain or re-filling your drink bottle. Each water fountain comes with a dog bowl for the family pooch to have a drink as well.
To find out where water fountain are located in the GWMWater region and around Australia, visit https://choosetap.com.au/tap-finder
Did you know that we can provide your hospitality business with free 1 litre glass swing-top bottles for dining tables?
It’s as easy as completing our Sponsorship Form to order bottles for your use. (Please note that a limit for each business applies.)
We’re proud to support local community events and festivals and can provide sponsorship in various forms. We can provide a drinking water trailer for events in towns that do not have a drinking water supply. We also have available portable water fountains for outdoor events in drinking water towns.
To see how we may help you at your next local event, click here.
We also have reusable drink bottles that we can provide to sporting clubs and in some cases can also provide a water carrier than holds 10 water bottles.
We have a variety of resources to support your school. This includes providing student drink bottles (conditions apply), education programs or tours and more. To view our educational resources, click here.
Please contact our Communications and Engagement team to discuss how we can assist.
It’s recommended that we drink around 2 litres of water daily. Make water refreshing fun by making a water mocktail. Click here for family friendly recipes.
We proudly work in partnership with local councils in our region to provide drinking water fountains in townships that receive a drinking water supply. We gift permanent water fountains to local councils for installation in the best location for community and traveller benefit.
If you would like another water fountain in your township, please contact your local Council.
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