Register a dam or apply for a surface water licence. Information about surface water mangement and allocations.
Apply for a 'take and use' surface water licenceDepending where you’re located in our region, you may be eligible to apply to harvest and use surface rainfall runoff, including from streams, rivers, creeks and catchment dams. |
Apply for a 'take and use' surface water licence
At GWMWater, we’re responsible for regulating farm and household dams under the Water Act 1989. |
Use surface water legallyIn the interests of the environment, the community and fairness, it's important for people to follow the rules regarding taking and using surface water. |
Latest Wimmera River diverters updateThere are two rules to determine if a Wimmera River 'take and use' allocation can be allowed. |
Surface Water and Groundwater Management PlansThis page details information on the Wimmera Catchment Surface Water and Groundwater Management Plan and the Avoca Local Management Plan. |
