Barwon Water is currently working with six councils (City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire, Borough of Queenscliffe, Colac Otway Shire, Golden Plains Shire and Wyndham City Council) to investigate opportunities for a Renewable Organic Network for the region.

There are currently three phases to this investigation with Phase One completed in June 2020.

The three phases include:

• Phase One (complete): Longlist options development
• Phase Two (current): Shortlist options development
• Phase Three (from September 2020): Viability analysis