The review of Victoria’s network of emergency water supply points has resulted in the addition of a further 60 places for people to access water in dry times.
Within the North East Catchment Management Authority region there are 48 of these facilities.
Working with asset owners and the community, the Victorian Government has undertaken and completed a statewide review of Victoria’s emergency water supply point network. It identified where emergency water supply points needed repairs or upgrades, as well as where new ones were needed.
The first stage of those works on our emergency water supply points to help farmers in drought impacted areas is now underway.
Victoria’s network of emergency water supply points provide water for emergency domestic and stock purposes during severe dry conditions and surface water scarcity.
These water supply points are largely managed by councils and water corporations who are able to ensure that the infrastructure meets community needs and is for purpose.
To find out where your nearest emergency water supply point is visit: https://www.water.vic.gov.au/for-agriculture-and-industry/emergency-water-supply-points