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West Barwon Dam Safety – Routine Investigations (Feb 2023)

20 January 2023

We are conducting routine maintenance works throughout summer along the West Barwon Reservoir crest. There will be two stages of geotechnical assessments required as part of our ongoing safety reviews of the dam.

The first stage will be between Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 February 2023.

The second stage will be after the summer school holidays in late February 2023 and last approximately one – two weeks.

While we are on site conducting these investigations:

  • Please use alternative walking tracks during this time.
  • All public amenities including toilets, picnic area and BBQ facilities will remain open via the Barlidjaru Trail.
  • There may be increased noise in the area as we conduct these important investigations. We apologise for any disruption.

There are no planned disruptions to your water services as part of these investigations.

Map of West Barwon Reservoir with icons to highlight where access will be closed across the dam wall.