Final call for Loch Garry review gig

Jan 10, 2023

Committee call: Goulburn-Murray Water is asking anyone who is interested in reviewing the Loch Garry flood operating rules to submit an expression of interest to be part of the Loch Garry Reference Committee. Photo by Murray Silby

Anyone interested in being part of a review of the Loch Garry flood protection operating rules is encouraged to submit an expression of interest by Friday, January 20.

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The Loch Garry Reference Committee will review the service requirements of the Loch Garry Flood Protection District infrastructure and its operating rules.

“While there will still be opportunities for people outside of the Loch Garry Reference Committee to give their feedback, we are eager for the committee to drive the review,” Goulburn-Murray Water incident and recovery general manager Peter Clydesdale said.

“We strongly encourage people who believe they could add value to the committee to submit an expression of interest.”

Loch Garry infrastructure at Bunbartha is meant to provide protection from minor to moderate flooding for downstream landowners.

The Loch Garry regulator is opened during larger events, to allow flood flows to follow their natural course.

The operation of Loch Garry was questioned by local landowners impacted by the October floods and a full review was announced by G-MW.

The Loch Garry flood protection operating rules outline how G-MW manages the regulator, and the committee will provide guidance on the future service requirements and operation of the Loch Garry infrastructure.

The committee will be made up of Loch Garry Flood Protection customers, community representatives, Traditional Owners and nominated agencies.

People wanting to read the draft Terms of Reference and submit an expression of interest in the Loch Garry Reference Committee can visit: https://www.g-mwater.com.au/your-say-at-gmw/loch-garry-reference-committee

Places on the committee are limited. Expressions of interest will be assessed against a selection criterion to ensure the committee has broad representation and expertise.