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26 FEBRUARY 2020 | A new arrangement in place by Goulburn Valley Water will see local sporting grounds and parks watered with raw water, rather than using the limited supply of treated drinking water.
20 FEBRUARY 2020 | Solar panels have recently been installed at Rushworth Water Treatment Plant as part of a Goulburn Valley Water project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce operating costs.
17 FEBRUARY 2020 | Goulburn Valley Water will soon be upgrading a key sewer pump station in Nash St Nagambie to ensure the continued reliability of the town’s sewer network.
4 FEBRUARY 2020 | St Georges Rd Primary School students will be starting their 2020 school year with a top drop, after making a pledge to drink more water at school.
29 JANUARY 2020 | Several of Goulburn Valley Water's facilities in and near Shepparton are in varying stages of construction with installation of nearly 3,000 solar panels taking place on GVW land and infrastructure in the town.
29 JANUARY 2020 | Tatura’s Wastewater Management Facility is home to 460 newly installed solar panels as part of a GVW project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce operating costs.
29 JANUARY 2020 | Numurkah’s Water Treatment Plant is home to nearly 300 newly installed solar panels as part of a GVW project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce operating costs.
29 JANUARY 2020 | Kilmore’s Water Treatment Plant is home to 120 newly installed solar panels as part of a GVW project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce operating costs.
29 JANUARY 2020 | Tongala’s Water Treatment Plant is home to 120 newly installed solar panels as part of a GVW project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce operating costs.
28 JANUARY 2020 | Independent testing has shown that a naturally occuring, harmless compound called geosmin is responsible for the 'earthy' flavour and smell of the water experienced by Numurkah and Wunghnu residents recently.
9 JANUARY 2020 | Goulburn Valley Water is urging residents to ensure they make every drop of water count this summer, with temperatures again predicted to be warmer and drier than average.
20 DECEMBER 2019 | Water is being released from Polly McQuinns Reservoir to boost water supply to Euroa and Violet Town under current Stage 2 water restrictions and ongoing dry conditions.
17 DECEMBER 2019 | A new bore sunk at Euroa will help boost available water supplies to Euroa and Violet Town.
5 DECEMBER 2019 | A new permanent hydration station installed in Nathalia is set to quench people’s thirsts this summer.
29 NOVEMBER 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) is farewelling Catherine Scott, who served as Board Chair for the past four years and oversaw a period of significant achievement for the business.
28 NOVEMBER 2019 | An extensive construction project will take place in coming months in relation to Yea’s reticulated water supply.
25 NOVEMBER 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water is starting the installation of over 2000 solar panels across its Shepparton facilities, setting up site at the Wastewater Management Facility in Daldy Rd Shepparton this week.
15 NOVEMBER 2019 | With the Country Fire Authority's official Fire Danger Period now in effect, Goulburn Valley Water is reminding residents that the town water supply can’t be relied on during a major fire event.
14 NOVEMBER 2019 | Treated wastewater from Goulburn Valley Water's Kilmore Wastewater Management Facility will be released into Unnamed Creek, a tributary of Kilmore Creek, over the next month.
4 NOVEMBER 2019 | Stage 2 water restrictions will no longer be in place in the Kilmore district as of Thursday, 7 November, Goulburn Valley Water has confirmed.
1 NOVEMBER 2019 | New water mains will be constructed in Shepparton in November to replace ageing infrastructure.
14 OCTOBER 2019 | Tongala district residents are invited to take a peek behind the scenes look at water treatment, with the local water treatment plant open for an evening next Monday.
10 OCTOBER 2019 | With lots happening in the Kilmore township and surrounds, Goulburn Valley Water is offering a free talk and tour of their facilities and projects for Water Week.
26 SEPTEMBER 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water is in the implementation stage of a project to install 1.9 megawatts of solar systems on GVW land and infrastructure to help tackle climate change.
26 SEPTEMBER 2019 | Recent rains have boosted water storages in the region, but with a hot and dry summer forecast, water restrictions will remain in place in coming months for Euroa and Violet Town.
26 SEPTEMBER 2019 | Recent rains have boosted water storages in the region, but with a hot and dry summer forecast, water restrictions will remain in place in coming months for Kilmore, Kilmore East, Wandong, Heathcote Junction and Upper Plenty.
20 SEPTEMBER 2019 | The water tank at Kyabram’s Water Treatment Plant is set for a bold and colourful facelift, with plans for a painted mural recently given the go-ahead.
15 AUGUST 2019 | Treated recycled water from Goulburn Valley Water's Mansfield Wastewater Management Facility will be released into Ford Creek over the coming weeks. The water being released has been fully treated and meets Environment Protection Authority Class C standards.
15 AUGUST 2019 | Kialla’s St Anne’s College has become the first secondary school to sign on to Goulburn Valley Water’s Water Only program, committing to choosing tap water as their drink of choice in school hours.
29 JULY 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water is calling on the community to help identify the culprits behind senseless vandalism at one of its southern region storages near Kilmore.
13 JUNE 2019 | Treated wastewater from the Goulburn Valley Water's Kilmore Wastewater Management Facility will be released into Kilmore Creek over the coming weeks.
3 JULY 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) is replacing and upgrading aged water mains in the Grahamvale area in conjunction with Regional Roads Victoria’s alternative route upgrade along Doyles Road.
25 JUNE 2019 | A permanent hydration station has been installed in Dookie by Goulburn Valley Water in partnership with the Dookie Lions Club to provide the community with access to free, quality drinking water.
18 JUNE 2019 | New permanent hydration stations have been installed in Tallygaroopna and Toolamba to provide people with access to free, quality tap water.
13 JUNE 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water will phone more than 400 customers in coming weeks to gain a better understanding of their needs and satisfaction levels with the corporation.
7 JUNE 2019 | While recent rainfall has been welcome, Goulburn Valley Water is reminding Euroa and Violet Town residents that Stage 2 water restrictions are still in place.
7 JUNE 2019 | While recent rainfall has been welcome, GVW is reminding Kilmore/Kilmore East, Wandong, Heathcote Junction and Upper Plenty residents that Stage 2 water restrictions are still in place.
6 JUNE 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water will host water cafes in all towns in their service area affected by stage two water restrictions, with people encouraged to drop in and find out more information across the month of June.
29 MAY 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water has taken customer engagement to a new level in measuring the corporation’s performance on their 2018-2023 Price Plan at their Annual Performance Forum earlier in May.
21 MAY 2019 | GVW is seeking expressions of interest for an independent member for our Audit and Compliance Committee.
5 APRIL 2019 | A decision to implement Stage 2 water restrictions in Kilmore, Wandong and Heathcote Junction has been made by Goulburn Valley Water following months of dry and warm conditions.
5 APRIL 2019 | A decision to implement Stage 2 water restrictions in Euroa and Violet Town has been made by Goulburn Valley Water following months of dry and warm conditions.
5 APRIL 2019 | The GOTAFE GVL is excited to announce Goulburn Valley Water as their “Netball Umpire Development Partner” for the next three seasons.
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8 March 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water is urging Euroa and Violet Town residents to take action to conserve water ahead of a hot start to autumn and low water storage levels, and significant construction work continuing on the Abbinga Reservoir site which supplies the system.
3 March 2019 | An advisory notice warning people in Tongala to boil their water before using it for drinking and food preparation has been lifted by Goulburn Valley Water in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services.
1 March 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water is urging Kilmore and district residents to take action to conserve water ahead of a hot start to autumn and low water storage levels.
18 FEBRUARY 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) is upgrading more than 20 standpipe access sites across the region to improve ease of use and access for customers.
4 FEBRUARY 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water is inviting Picola residents to an open day and water cafe at the Picola Water Treatment Plant on Friday, 8 February.
25 JANUARY 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water is working to identify and fix the cause behind periods of discolouration in the water supplied to Picola residents.
17 JANUARY 2019 | Increased water consumption due to warmer weather resulted in discolouration to water supplied to Avenel residents early this week.
16 JANUARY 2019 | Goulburn Valley Water will be undertaking desludging works at the Nathalia Wastewater Management Facility (WMF) in January. Desludging is necessary to remove the sludge that builds up slowly at a WMF. Sludge is solid waste that bacteria produce when breaking down the wastewater. During the desludging process GVW will monitor air quality and regularly audit the site to ensure the project is completed in a safe, timely and environmentally acceptable manner.
15 JANUARY 2019 | With the mercury soaring into sky high temperatures this week, Goulburn Valley Water is reminding residents to drink extra water to help beat the heat.
7 JANUARY 2019 | On Friday 4 January the two large raw water pumps, which supply the Seymour Water Treatment Plant with water from the Goulburn River mechanically failed, but thanks to the water conservation efforts from local residents, Goulburn Valley Water was able to ensure continual essential supply while undertaking repairs.
21 DECEMBER 2018 | Merrijig residents and visitors to the region will have access to free, award-winning tap water thanks to a new Permanent Hydration Station.
18 DECEMBER 2018 | With temperatures rising across the region in the first week of summer, Goulburn Valley Water is urging local residents to consider their water consumption.
17 DECEMBER 2018 | Two new hydration stations have been installed in Kilmore and Tallarook to assist people in keeping people hydrated.
13 DECEMBER 2018 | A Permanent Hydration Station has been installed at the soccer fields at the Shepparton Sports Precinct in partnership with Greater Shepparton City Council.
30 NOVEMBER 2018 | A rather unique vehicle blew into Shepparton last weekend – a bright red tuk tuk powered by Shepparton’s own ‘fart gas’.
29 NOVEMBER 2018 | Water is now the drink of choice for Numurkah District Health Service staff members after the organisation signed on as a Water Only workplace during October’s National Water Week.
29 OCTOBER 2018 | Goulburn Valley Water is celebrating signing its 60th organisation to the Water Only program, Tallygaroopna Children's Centre.
15 OCTOBER 2018 | Merrijig’s award-winning tap water will be celebrated at a special event next week as part of National Water Week celebrations.
9 OCTOBER 2018 | Goulburn Valley Water will continue to deliver great service and competitive bills for its regional urban water and sewerage customers over the next five years.
5 OCTOBER 2018 | Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) customers continue to experience very high levels of satisfaction, new survey data shows.
27 AUGUST 2018 | Goulburn Valley Water has chosen Numurkah’s drinking water as their entry into the 2018 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in Victoria run by Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA)
15 AUGUST 2018 | Jaclyn Symes MP, State Member for Northern Victoria, has launched an innovative environmental offset project in Kilmore to celebrate Goulburn Valley Water’s (GVW) collaborative approach to wastewater management.
30 JULY 2018 | Goulburn Valley Water’s (GVW) Water Main Replacement program will be moving to Rushworth next week, to upgrade ageing infrastructure.
11 SEPTEMBER 2019 | Alexandra residents can now keep hydrated on the go, with a new permanent hydration station installed in town provided by Goulburn Valley Water.
Goulburn Valley Water is urging residents in Euroa and Violet Town to continue to watch their water usage, with data showing increasing usage in recent weeks.
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