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Congratulations to our recent winners who each received a $100 credit on their water bill!

Tapping In Edition 3, 2023/24

Question: How many days water supply should rural customers store on-site?

Answer: Three days


Winners:

  • P Hale, Ararat
  • L Sky, Willaura
  • B Powerlett, J Hall, Stawell
  • A Hamilton, Ararat

 

Terms and Conditions 

Entry Requirements and Restrictions:

1. Answer our competition question to go into the draw to win one of four $100 credits.
2. Entries drawn from postal and website entries received by the closing date.
3. Answer, Account Number, and full contact details are to be provided on entry form.
4. First four correct and valid entries drawn at random will win $100 off their next water account.
5. Winners notified by phone where possible.
6. Credits will be applied automatically to each winner's next water account.

Entries can be:

  • Submitted using this form.
  • Posted to Competition, GWMWater, PO Box 481, Horsham 3402
  • Dropped into our Competition Box at our Corporate Office,11 McLachlan Street, Horsham
General Information:
  1. Participation in this competition is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
  2. Draw will take place on a date at the discretion of GWMWater at its Corporate Office in Horsham.
  3. GWMWater employees' ‘immediate family’ are not eligible to enter. Immediate family is deemed as any spouse, de-facto spouse, child or step-child residing in the same household as the employee.
  4. ‘Employee’ means all GWMWater employees, including permanent, temporary, contract, graduates, trainee staff.
  5. Businesses and its employees contracted by GWMWater to perform works on our behalf in any form are eligible to enter.
  6. GWMWater’s decision is final and binding, and no correspondence will be entered into.
  7. It is a condition of entry that winners' names and their location will be made available on our website.
  8. Entrant contact information received through our competition will be used for GWMWater’s purposes only and will not be shared with any third parties.
  9. Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water Corporation trading as GWMWater at 11 McLachlan Street, Horsham VIC 3400 ABN: 35 584 588 263.

 

 

GWMWater is upgrading water meters with 'remote meters' across urban areas in our service area following a successful roll-out for rural pipeline customers.

Urban Remote Meters (URM)

A remote meter measures, in real time, the amount of water a customer uses.

The digital device is different to a standard meter because it includes a low frequency radio transmitter that securely sends water use data to GWMWater for billing and operational purposes.

The water usage information will be available to customers via the GWMWater Customer Portal, making it easy for customers to monitor their water use.

For more information:

Adobe PDF file icon 24x24 Fact Sheet - Urban Remote Meters - June 2019 (5.2MB, 2 pages)

Adobe PDF file icon 24x24 Frequently Asked Questions - Urban Remote Meters  (4.44MB, 4 pages)


 

GWMWater, working with the West Wimmera Shire Council, is investing in Goroke to provide a sewerage system. The Goroke Sewerage Scheme will provide residents with a reliable, and effective wastewater collection and treatment system. The sewerage scheme will use current septic tanks on properties and deliver a reliable and effective wastewater collection and treatment system which will contribute to the prosperity and future growth of the town.

For information about the relevant charges that will apply, as well as concessions or subsidies available see our Goroke Sewerage Scheme charges and subsidies 2023/24 overview. If you need more information, or need support to apply for subsidies, please call our Customer Service Team during business hours on 1300 659 961.

Stage 1

Construction of Stage 1 of the Goroke Sewerage Scheme was completed in October 2021. In March 2022 the Goroke Wastewater Treatment Plant was completed. Customers within Stage 1 can arrange connection to the new sewerage system and should seek quotes from a licenced plumber before applying to connect.

Information about how to connect is available in this Fact sheet - How to Connect - Goroke Sewerage Scheme.

Stage 2

The Goroke Sewerage Scheme is progressing well with Stage 2 of the project expected to be completed by late July 2024.

Contractor S&R Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd will start work on the second stage of the STED (Septic Tank Effluent Drainage) sewerage network in Goroke in late March 2024.

Contractor CHS Group are progressing the construction of a new sewerage pump station on Natimuk–Francis Road, Goroke. These works are expected to be completed in June this year.

Sewer connection works for the Goroke Caravan Park to support upgrades to the septic tank system at the caravan park will be completed by late May 2024. 
 
 
 

Goroke Sewerage Scheme - Stages 1, 2 and 3 Map

R2020 39574 Revised Staging Plan Goroke Sewerage Scheme current as at 20230712

Adobe PDF file icon 24x24Checklist for customers - connecting to the Goroke Sewerage Scheme

Adobe PDF file icon 24x24Media Release - Goroke Sewerage Works - Stage 2 progresses - March 2024

Adobe PDF file icon 24x24FAQs - Goroke Sewerage Scheme - updated 3 August 2023

Adobe PDF file icon 24x24Media Release - Goroke Sewerage Scheme Works Progress - December 2023

Adobe PDF file icon 24x24 Media Release - GWMWater to improve the environmental health of Goroke - April 2019

Adobe PDF file icon 24x24 Terms of Reference - Goroke Sewerage Scheme

 

 

 

 

 

GWMWater regularly engages contractors to carry out work, whether it be in response to tenders or for smaller projects or tasks.

We're committed to the health and safety of everyone that works on our sites and projects. As such, all contractors must:

  • have the right licences and insurances
  • provide only employees that are compliant
  • be inducted to work safely
  • be registered in our online contractor management system to bid or quote for certain work

 

How to register as a contractor

Go to our online contractor management system and follow the simple, step by step instructions.

 

You'll be asked to provide:

  • details of your business
  • copies of relevant insurances and licences
  • details of each individual employee

 

Once registered, you'll be able to:

  • bid or quote for certain types of work
  • book your employees into safety inductions
  • keep relevant company information in one place
  • update insurances, licences and employee information when needed

 

You'll also find useful information on how to comply with our safety standards, what certificates and licences you need, and any costs. This information specifically applies to contractors that undertake certain work, such as:

  • Construction activity
  • Work on GWMWater physical infrastructure
  • Install, service or test equipment on GWMWater sites
  • GWMWater site inspections (not under direct supervision of a GWMWater employee)
  • Transport potable water for GWMWater
  • Transport hazardous substances or dangerous goods to or from GWMWater sites
  • Handle hazardous substances or dangerous goods at GWMWater sites
  • Provide health services
  • Provide training or assessment services in relation to high risk works
  • Engage sub-contractors
  • Requiring a Worksafe Licence to Perform High Risk Work at a GWMWater site
  • Activities GWMWater deem to be high risk

 

Current tenders

View current tenders

 

Need help?

If you need any help, contact our Contractor Prequalification Service Provider, Pegasus, on 1300 305 072 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Groundwater trading is an essential part of regional agriculture and business. It's our responsibility to facilitate a fair and simple system that everyone can use while also protecting our water supply from excessive consumption.Groundwater can be traded either temporarily or permanently.

A temporary trade is like leasing your groundwater allowance for a fixed amount of time. A permanent trade is essentially selling your groundwater licence.

 

To trade water, either temporarily or permanently...

1. The seller must have a 'take and use' groundwater licence.

 

2. Both buyer and seller must adhere to the trading rules for the water supply location:

Murrayville Groundwater Management Area (GMA)

West Wimmera Groundwater Management Area (GMA)

Not sure which area? Adobe PDF file icon 24x24Find out on our map (2.5MB)

 

3. Sign our licence transfer application form:

Adobe PDF file icon 24x24 Permanent or temporary transfer of water for a take and use licence TU3 (358kB)

 

Further information...

Apply for a 'take and use' groundwater licence

To use groundwater for irrigation or other commercial purposes, you must have a ‘take and use’ licence.

 

Apply for a groundwater bore

If you're planning to construct or alter a groundwater bore, you need to apply for a licence before you can start works.

 

Tariffs and charges

Water costs vary depending on a number of factors and can change from year to year.

 

 

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