Goulburn Valley Water Situation due to the fires

8 February 2009 

This is what we can confirm at the present time:

Goulburn Valley Water’s Managing Director has confirmed that the Kilmore Water Treatment Plant has been seriously damaged and Stage 4 water restrictions will need to come into effective immediately.

Towns affected by Stage 4 water restrictions are Kilmore, Wandong and Heathcote Junction.  Water usage is restricted to essential in-house use only.  Obviously if people need to protect their homes from fires that goes without question, water can be used.  Goulburn Valley Water is working with DSE and Yarra Valley Water to reinstate the water supply connection from Melbourne. 

The Broadford Water Treatment Plant is without power at the moment and Goulburn Valley Water is organising a temporary generator.  Residents of Broadford and Waterford Park are requested that they use water for essential in-house use only until further notice.

At this stage Goulburn Valley Water has no reports of damage to the water supply system in Alexandra, Eildon and Thornton.  However, the Corporation requests that all customers in these towns conserve water wherever possible. 

Marysville and Buxton –like everyone we are waiting to gain access to these towns to assist the situation..  There will be a water quality problem in these towns and residents should assume that the water is not safe to drink. Once we know the full situation we will reassess the position and provide a safe temporary water supply.

Authorised By P.A. Quinn, 104-110 Fryers Street Shepparton