FINDING, DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINABLY MANAGING POTABLE GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES IN VICTORIA'S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGION

摘要

The development of the Moolort and Evansford (Stony Creek) Borefields has provided Central Highlands Water with a drought-proof water supply for the City of Maryborough. With the breaking of the drought in 2010, and filling of Tullaroop (to spilling capacity) the borefields are no longer required in continuous operation. However, Central Highlands Water periodically operates the borefields to confirm the system's operation, and continues to undertake an approved groundwater-monitoring program to build upon the knowledge base of the aquifer system.