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Water Plan 2013–2018

The Water Plan is a 5-year business plan that details our service standards, business initiatives, prices and water, recycled water and sewerage infrastructure.

The plan will provide a revenue path that ensures our financial sustainability.

Water Plan coordinator Seamus Butcher with customers at the 2011 Sustainable Home and Garden Expo.

The Water Plan is being developed by Barwon Water, with input from our customers and stakeholders, and authorised by the Essential Services Commission — the independent regulator of the water industry.

Water Supply Demand Strategy 2012–2062

The Water Supply Demand Strategy (WSDS) is a component of the Water Plan.

The strategy is a long-term planning tool to assess water supply and consumer demand across our systems over the next 50 years.

The draft Water Supply and Demand Strategy was released for public comment in February 2012.

  Water Supply Demand Strategy 2012–2062

We value your input

We are committed to engaging with our customers and stakeholders in the development of the Water Plan.

A draft plan will be released for public comment in May 2012.

We will be actively seeking feedback between May and September 2012.

Your comments are welcome at any time.

 

 

Keeping prices down

Customer affordability is a key priority for Barwon Water and the Victorian Government.

Keeping prices down is a fundamental aim of the Water Plan.

 

A sustainable business

Our record spending on capital projects and infrastructure means that we now need to consolidate our finances and focus on efficient spending, savings, and productivity.

 

An efficient system

From 2013, our focus will begin to shift from infrastructure to efficiency — putting our new projects to work to ensure a sustainable water supply for our next generation.

 

Our growing population

Significant growth is planned across our region, including Armstrong Creek, Torquay, Fyansford and the Bellarine Peninsula.

We will continue to efficiently service new growth and regional development.

 

A liveable region

Diversifying our system will ensure the sustainable future of our liveable region, in the face of challenges such as population growth and climate change.

Integrated water cycle management means working hand-in-hand with stakeholders and across sectors to diversify water supply solutions.

This is our priority as we face the future.

  More on water for a liveable region (integrated water cycle management)

 

 

Milestones

Now We're preparing the draft Water Plan, and seeking stakeholder and community input.
1 May 2012 The draft Water Plan will be submitted to the Essential Services Commission.
May-September 2012 The draft plan will be available in May 2012 for public comment. We will be actively seeking input from our customers and stakeholders.
31 October 2012 The draft Water Plan will be submitted to the Essential Services Commission.
31 March 2013 The Essential Services Commission will make its draft decision on the Water Plan.
31 April 2013 The Essential Services Commission will make its final decison on the Water Plan.

Page last updated Tuesday 28 February 2012

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