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Consultation has concluded
The consultation period of this project is now complete. Thank you to everyone who was involved. We received 92 survey submissions.
Please view the project timeline on the right for more information on the current project stage.
The townships within the Central Highlands have experienced significant change to the demand on their water supply systems in recent years, with some areas operating under constant water restrictions. Central Highlands Regional Council are prioritising a plan for the whole region’s current and future water security to support growth in industry, agriculture and population.
This project will develop a water security strategy for each township in the region. The strategy will reassess the options available for future water supplies, if alternative sources of water are available and will produce a Level of Service (LOS) for the scheme.
Level of service means:
how much water the water supply system will typically be able to supply.
how often and for how long water restrictions/supply shortfall might occur.
the possibility of needing an emergency water supply due to a prolonged drought.
The Level of Service approach helps make sure that the 'bucket of water' available for treatment and distribution is big enough to supply the community's water needs into the future.
Why is it important to have your say?
The purpose of this survey is to understand the Central Highlands community's opinion on important items such as supply reliability, water quality, water restrictions and system improvements. The focus of this consultation is on urban water supply, meaning water that is delivered to properties via pipes in the street.
How to get involved:
Earlier this year, the community had the opportunity to register their interest to be notified of upcoming consultation opportunities to get involved in the development of council's water strategy. This opportunity is now open to the public across the Central Highlands.
To have your input on the water security strategy:
Take the survey online at the bottom of the page
visit your local library, council office or transaction centre to fill out a paper copy of the survey and return to the staff
This survey is open until 5.00pm on 30 May 2022.
Key information relating to this project will be shared on this project page. For enquiries about this consultation, please contact Central Highlands Regional Council on 1300 242 686.
The consultation period of this project is now complete. Thank you to everyone who was involved. We received 92 survey submissions.
Please view the project timeline on the right for more information on the current project stage.
The townships within the Central Highlands have experienced significant change to the demand on their water supply systems in recent years, with some areas operating under constant water restrictions. Central Highlands Regional Council are prioritising a plan for the whole region’s current and future water security to support growth in industry, agriculture and population.
This project will develop a water security strategy for each township in the region. The strategy will reassess the options available for future water supplies, if alternative sources of water are available and will produce a Level of Service (LOS) for the scheme.
Level of service means:
how much water the water supply system will typically be able to supply.
how often and for how long water restrictions/supply shortfall might occur.
the possibility of needing an emergency water supply due to a prolonged drought.
The Level of Service approach helps make sure that the 'bucket of water' available for treatment and distribution is big enough to supply the community's water needs into the future.
Why is it important to have your say?
The purpose of this survey is to understand the Central Highlands community's opinion on important items such as supply reliability, water quality, water restrictions and system improvements. The focus of this consultation is on urban water supply, meaning water that is delivered to properties via pipes in the street.
How to get involved:
Earlier this year, the community had the opportunity to register their interest to be notified of upcoming consultation opportunities to get involved in the development of council's water strategy. This opportunity is now open to the public across the Central Highlands.
To have your input on the water security strategy:
Take the survey online at the bottom of the page
visit your local library, council office or transaction centre to fill out a paper copy of the survey and return to the staff
This survey is open until 5.00pm on 30 May 2022.
Key information relating to this project will be shared on this project page. For enquiries about this consultation, please contact Central Highlands Regional Council on 1300 242 686.
The 'key terms' list on the project page may be helpful in completing this survey.
Your responses will be anonymous.
Consultation has concluded
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Project Timeline
Project Initiation (Nov 2021)
Central Highlands Water Security Project has finished this stage
Reaching out to stakeholders and the community to inform them of the project.
Data Gathering (Dec 2021)
Central Highlands Water Security Project has finished this stage
Reviewing all available data, policies and documentation for each scheme to provide us with a thorough understanding of system operation.
Register Your Interest Survey Open
Central Highlands Water Security Project has finished this stage
Register you interest to get involved in shaping the Central highlands Water Security Strategy. This will be open until 28 February 2022.
Water Security Assessment (Jan - Mar 2022)
Central Highlands Water Security Project has finished this stage
Analyse each water supply scheme. This provides information on how the system is performing and where improvements could occur.
Community Consultation (May 2022)
Central Highlands Water Security Project has finished this stage
Survey to understand the communities desired performance outcome, and opportunities for change within each township. This survey will close 30 May 2022.
Augmentation Options (May - Jun 2022)
Central Highlands Water Security Project has finished this stage
Based on feedback from the community consultation, changes to system operation will be investigated to achieve the target performance for each scheme.
Planning & Policy (Jul 2022)
Central Highlands Water Security Project is currently at this stage
Final project reporting, detailing recommendations for any required changes to system procedures, policies and amendments to planning documentation.
