Talking Water with GMW

This month, we are joined by George Ferguson from the Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum.

Ahead of Anzac Day, George talks to us about the internment camps that were established around Waranga Basin during the Second World War.

In this episode, we’re joined by Acting Water Systems Operations Manager Mick Doherty.

Mick takes us through how GMW manages water orders in times of high demand, so customers can continue to get water at the time and flow rate they require.

In this episode, we are joined by GMW Senior Drainage Engagement Officer Lew Humphreys.

Lew joined GMW as a Water Bailiff back in 1979. He talks about what the role involved in those days and how the water industry has evolved since then.

In this episode, we are joined by Water Efficiency Project Director Sean Tenace.

With the Water Efficiency Project earning completion, Sean discusses what the project has achieved and what it means for the future of the region.

In this episode, we are joined by Leading Senior Constable George Crawford from Jamieson Police Station.

George provides some simple tips for how people visiting Lake Eildon and its surroundings can ensure their trip is a safe one. 

This month, we are joined by GMW Groundwater and Streams manager Matthew Pethybridge.

Matthew explains what groundwater is, and why it is becoming an increasingly important resource.

In this episode, we are joined by Penny Clark from the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.

Penny takes us through the Place of Take Approvals framework, a new approach to water delivery entitlements that comes into effect in November.

This month, we are joined by GMW HR Business Partnering Manager Marnie Rowden.

Marnie talks about the different career opportunities at GMW and the benefits of working in regional Victoria.

This month, we are joined by Northern Victoria Resource Manager Dr Mark Bailey.

Mark explains the differences in the lakes, dams, and reservoirs GMW manages, and how they are operated.

This month, we are joined by GMW environmental maintenance coordinator Danielle McMillan.

Danielle talks about GMW's extensive winter weed treatment program, and how GMW has found new methods of treating aquatic weeds. 

This month, we are joined by Goulburn Murray Water Field Services Manager, Tony Corbett.

Tony talks about GMW’s extensive Winter Works program, including the various maintenance and repair works it involves, and how these works improve GMW's delivery network.

This episode we are joined by the North Central CMA's Peter Rose and the Victorian Environmental Water Holder's Keith Chalmers.

Peter and Keith discuss how their organisations are looking to revitalise northern Victoria's waterways to support the native plants and animals that call them home.

This month, we are joined by GMW Customers and Stakeholders general manager Kate Biglin.

Kate talks about explains what the Pricing Submission is and how people can have their say on GMW prices and service levels.

This month, we are joined by GMW All Abilities Network members Lisa Franke, Paul Bruce, and Donald Hughan.

They discuss this year's International Day of People with Disabilities, and how workplaces can be more inclusive to people with a disability.

This month, we are joined by incident and recovery general manager Daniel Irwin.

Daniel talks about the different forms of support available to GMW customers affected by the recent flooding, as well as how GMW will ensure its assets and infrastructure are all returned to normal working order.

This month we are joined by Customer Relationship Coordinator Mark Halden.

Mark talks about different support options available to GMW customers, including account management, end of season carryover, and ordering water.

This month, we are joined by Victorian Murray Flood Plain Restoration Project Projects General Manager Jane Ryan who talks about how the restoration project is breathing new life into some of the region’s most ecologically significant floodplains.

GMW Water Delivery Services general manager Warren Blyth discusses the upcoming Irrigation Season and how irrigators can prepare for it.

This month, we're joined by GMW Infrastructure Delivery Services general manager Warren Jose.

Warren discusses this year's Winter Works program, which sees more than 100 staff putting in thousands of hours desilting channels, refurbishing channel banks, repairing assets and treating weeds.