Due to the Trevallyn Dam spilling or due to spill in the near future and the increased stream flows, I Elijah Atherton, pursuant to my delegated powers under section 10(1) of the Water Management Act 1999, extend the current Surety 8 Flood Take for the St Pauls River and its Tributaries.
Water may now be taken by licensees under Surety 8 allocations for irrigation purposes or into storage for irrigation purposes.
This notice takes effect from 12 Midday Monday, 6 July 2026 and will remain in force until 12 Midday Friday, 10 July 2026 or the St Pauls River as measured at the Avoca gauging station falls below 40 ML/d.
Elijah Atherton
Regional Water Management Officer
Note:
1. Please record meter readings and extraction amounts during this period.
Department of Natural Resources and Environment - modified: 6 July 2026, expires: 12 July 2026