About the Future Services Strategy

GMW is developing a future services strategy for our Pumped Irrigation Districts, which includes Nyah, Tresco and Woorinen.

The Nyah and Tresco Irrigation Districts are facing aging infrastructure and viability challenges.

Both irrigation systems are over 100 years old, and the original channel systems were replaced with low-pressure pipelines in the 1960s and 1970s.

Major elements of the systems are in poor condition and there is an increased risk of service failure. There has also been significant land and water use changes in both districts.

Woorinen is the most recently modified of the three pumped irrigation districts and was updated in the 1990s / early 2000s.

The strategy will cover how each district is considered most likely to progress over the next five to 30 years, and the infrastructure and service requirements for these future scenarios.

Upcoming engagement opportunities

Following the most recent Customer and Community session on 26 February, the options for the future of Nyah, Tresco and Woorinen are now being further refined.

We’ll release a draft strategy summary at the end of April for customer feedback – keep an eye on this page for details of drop-in days and other opportunities to review the options.

More information

If you’d like more information or to discuss the Pumped Irrigation Districts Future Services Strategy, please phone us on 1800 013 357 or email yoursay@gmwater.com.au.