Storage and Rainfall Update 9-18 September

Monday, September 18th, 2017

Rainfall was recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from 9th – 18th September 2017. Lance Creek 56mm, Ruby Creek 47mm, Coalition Creek 60mm, Deep Creek 58mm, Little Bass 64mm and Battery Creek 66mm.

Philippe du Plessis, Managing Director for South Gippsland Water said, “Rainfall over recent weeks has been most welcome, especially for the Ruby Creek catchment which has now risen from 68% capacity at the end of August to 95% capacity to date. That is some 500 million litres added to the storages over the past 3 weeks.”

As a result of the recent inflows, all systems have now recovered and the possibility of springtime water restrictions have been removed.

Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water’s friendly Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636.

Reservoir Major towns supplied Capacity level % Current Status
Lance Creek Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson 100 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Ruby Creek Leongatha and surrounds 95 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Coalition Creek Korumburra and surrounds 100 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Foster Dam – Deep Creek Foster area 100 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Little Bass Poowong, Nyora and Loch 100 Permanent Water Saving Measures
Battery Creek Fish Creek 100 Permanent Water Saving Measures

 

River Systems Major Town Supplied Current Status
Tarwin Meeniyan, Dumbalk Permanent Water Saving Measures
Agnes Welshpool, Port Welshpool, Toora, Port Franklin Permanent Water Saving Measures
Tarra Yarram, Alberton, Port Albert Permanent Water Saving Measures