Call for Expressions of Interest

Barwon Water is encouraging businesses, farmers and industry to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) to use recycled water for non-drinking purposes. We are keen to hear from those operating in - or considering investing in - the area from Connewarre extending west into the Thompson Valley and Surf Coast hinterland.

The Expressions of Interest will be used to understand possible uses, estimated volumes and required quality, and explore opportunities to increase the availability of recycled water for productive use.

About the recycled water

  • Recycled water would be made available from the Black Rock water reclamation plant at Connewarre.
  • Recycled water is approved by EPA Victoria for a range irrigation uses and may be particularly useful in supporting agri-business and agriculturally based tourism in the Thompson Creek valley.
  • Recycled water from the Black Rock water reclamation plant is already used for irrigation at nearby agricultural businesses and golf courses, while recycled water is used by industrial customers from other Barwon Water water reclamation plants throughout our service region.
  • Approximately 20GL of recycled water is potentially available for use annually from Black Rock water reclamation plant, and the Thompson Valley will be key to unlocking this potential.

Expressions of Interest

Share your interest in securing recycled water for your property

Survey

Expression of Interest (EOI) for recycled water

What is the current source of your irrigation water?  Required
What type of irrigation system do you have? Required
Do you currently own or farm land elsewhere Required
Are you likely to be operating a property in the Thompson Creek valley or Surf Coast hinterland in 5 years? Required
Would you be interested in using recycled water if it were to be made available? Required
Is the business likely to expand? Required
Do you currently have a property in or near the Thompsons Creek valley or Surf Coast hinterland? Required
Is water used / crops grown all year round? Required
Is your licence volume suitable for your current needs? Required
Has your licence volume ever been restricted? Required
Are any of these areas irrigated? Required
Would recycled water replace a current water source? Required
Do you have on-farm water storage? Required
Would you need more on-farm storage if using recycled water? (because instantaneous flow rates may be inadequate or you would blend with other water sources) Required
Could you expand your production if recycled water were available? Required

Contact details 

Current land use

Current water use

Business operations

Future water use

Influences on demand for recycled water

Irrigation use

Landholdings

Water treatment levels

What area of your land is allocated to:

Seasonality

Proposed irrigation area 

Recycled water  

Pricing and preparedness to pay 

Irrigation technology

Peak irrigation demand

Water storage

Water service levels