Call for feedback on draft strategy for pumped irrigation districts
TL;DR
Wednesday 22 April, 2026
Location
Mallee
Wednesday 22 April, 2026
Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) customers and community members from the Nyah, Tresco and Woorinen pumped irrigation districts are invited to attend drop-in sessions on 7 May focused on seeking feedback on a draft future service strategy.
GMW General Manager Strategy and Services Planning Steven Abbott thanked everyone who attended the pumped irrigation customer and community session on 26 February.
"Since then, work has continued to refine the draft future service strategy, including further technical and financial analysis to help clearly explain what the options could mean for customers," Mr Abbott said.
"We've had a number of workshops and one-on-one conversations with our customers and the community over the past seven months to inform the development of these options, so we're looking forward to hearing their thoughts and feedback."
Customer and community sessions will be held on Thursday, 7 May 2026 at:
• Lake Boga Community Centre: 10am - 12pm (for Tresco)
• Nyah Community Centre: 1pm - 3pm (for Nyah and Woorinen)
The sessions will help customers understand the options and their potential service and cost impacts and explain how and when feedback can be provided on the draft strategy.
Mr Abbott said the sessions were an important opportunity for customers and community members to understand the draft strategy and what it could mean for the future.
"We know customers want clear, practical information about the service options being considered and how those options could affect them," Mr Abbott said.
"Potential future options include renewal and expansion for some parts of the districts, as well as conversion to domestic and stock for other areas where land and water use is changing. We want to right-size the districts to ensure they can be efficient and affordable into the future."
Customers and community members are encouraged to RSVP if they plan to attend, and to share the invitation with neighbours or others who may be interested.
To learn more and RSVP, visit: yoursay.gmwater.com.au/pumped-irrigation-FSS
Anyone who can't make it and would like to speak with someone, can call 1800 013 357 or email yoursay@gmwater.com.au
Once feedback has been reviewed and the options have been further refined, the strategy will be finalised and released later this year.