10 April - Risk of spill update for Goulburn and Campaspe systems
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2023/24 risk of spill information for the Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
Resource Manager Mark Bailey said the risk of spill at Lake Eildon and at Lake Eppalock remained above the 10 per cent threshold needed for a declaration.
“The levels in Lake Eildon and Lake Eppalock are falling but both remain above 90 per cent capacity,” he said.
“Rain in early April has slowed the rate of fall at each storage.
“The risk of spill at Lake Eildon this season has increased to 70 per cent.
“The risk at Lake Eppalock is 45 per cent.”
Dr Bailey said low risk of spill declarations are unlikely before June 2024.
“Operations to manage water levels and resulting deductions from spillable water account balances are still possible in the Goulburn and Campaspe systems before June 2024,” he said.
“Any deductions needed before the end of the water year will be finalised on 10 June.
“The allocation still in spillable water accounts on that date will return to allocation accounts.
“Entitlement holders should factor returning spillable water allocation into their carryover planning for 2024/25.”
Dr Bailey repeated the risk of spill assessment referred to water accounting only and did not describe the chances of flooding.
Trading Opportunities
Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in Victoria’s share of both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. The 200 GL of net trade from New South Wales to Victoria remains available. The volume available for trade is updated with each risk of spill announcement.
Next announcement on risk of spill
The risk of spill in the Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2023/24 will be updated on Friday, 10 May 2024.
For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit the NVRM website.
Visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority website for Victorian shares of Murray storages.
12 March - Risk of spill update for Goulburn and Campaspe systems
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2023/24 risk of spill information for the Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
Resource Manager Dr Mark Bailey said while storage levels are gradually falling at both Lake Eildon and Lake Eppalock, the spill risk remains above the threshold needed for a declaration in each system.
“Water levels are reducing at both Lake Eildon and Lake Eppalock as water is released to meet downstream demands, though not enough to significantly change the spill risk,” he said.
“The Goulburn system risk of spill before the end of 2023/24 remains around 60 per cent and the Campaspe system falls slightly to 45 per cent.”
Dr Bailey reaffirmed that high storage levels at Lake Eildon and Lake Eppalock meant a low risk of spill declaration in each system may not occur before June 2024.
“Water level management and reductions to spillable water account balances may still be necessary in the coming months in the Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
“Any deductions needed before the end of the water year will be finalised on June 10.
“The allocation remaining in spillable water accounts on that date will return to allocation accounts for entitlement holders to factor into their carryover planning for 2024/25.”
Dr Bailey reiterated the risk of spill assessment referred to water accounting only and did not describe the chances of flooding.
Trading Opportunities
Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in the Victoria’s share of both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. The 200 GL of net trade from New South Wales to Victoria remains available. The volume available for trade is updated with each risk of spill announcement.
Next announcement on risk of spill
The risk of spill in the Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2023/24 will be updated on Wednesday April 10, 2024.
For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit www.nvrm.net.au
Visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority website for Victorian shares of Murray storages.
12 February - Risk of spill update for Goulburn and Campaspe systems
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2023/24 risk of spill information for the Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
Resource Manager Mark Bailey said the Goulburn and Campaspe spillable water accounts required further deductions after the impact of rainfall in early January.
“Water level management operations resumed at Lake Eildon and Lake Eppalock with the rain,” Dr Bailey said.
“The releases continued until late January and will cause deductions from the spillable water accounts in the Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
“The volume and percentage deduction will be confirmed in the February 15 seasonal determination assessment."
Dr Bailey further advised that high storage levels at Lake Eildon and Lake Eppalock meant a declaration of a low risk of spill in each system may not occur before June 2024.
“Right now, the risk of spill at Lake Eildon and Lake Eppalock before the end of the 2023/24 water year is greater than 10 per cent,” Dr Bailey said.
“Level management may still be necessary at each storage and could impact spillable water accounts.
“Any deductions needed before the end of the water year will be finalised on June 10. The allocation remaining in spillable water accounts on that date will return to allocation accounts for entitlement holders to factor into their carryover planning for 2024/25.”
Dr Bailey reiterated the risk of spill assessment referred to water accounting only and did not describe the chances of flooding.
Trading Opportunities
Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in the Victoria’s share of both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. The 200 GL of net trade from New South Wales to Victoria remains available. The volume available for trade is updated with each risk of spill announcement.
Next announcement on risk of spill
The risk of spill in the Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2023/24 will be updated on Monday 11 March 2024.
For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit www.nvrm.net.au.
Visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority website for Victorian shares of Murray storages.
10 January - Deductions to Goulburn and Campaspe spillable water accounts to recommence
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2023/24 risk of spill information for the Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
Resource Manager Mark Bailey said recent rainfall meant deductions from spillable water accounts in the Goulburn and Campaspe systems would resume.
“Storage levels at Lake Eildon and Lake Eppalock have increased with the rain received since the start of January,” Dr Bailey said.
“Releases to manage water levels at Lake Eildon are occurring and Lake Eppalock is spilling. These releases will result in deductions from spillable water accounts in the Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
“The volume and percentage deduction will be confirmed in the January 15 seasonal determination assessment."
Dr Bailey added the risk of spill assessment referred to water accounting only and did not describe the chances of flooding.
Trading Opportunities
Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in Victoria’s share of both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. The 200 GL of net trade from New South Wales to Victoria remains available. The volume available for trade is updated with each risk of spill announcement.
Next announcement on risk of spill
The risk of spill in the Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2023/24 will be updated on Monday, February 12, 2024.
For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit www.nvrm.net.au.
Visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority website for Victorian shares of Murray storages.
11 December 2023 - Low Risk of Spill Declared in the Murray system
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2023/24 risk of spill information for the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
Resource Manager Mark Bailey said the spill risk in the Murray system had fallen below the threshold needed for a declaration of a low risk of spill.
“Releases to meet water demand and declining inflows have effectively removed the need to manage storage levels at Lake Hume again this season,” Dr Bailey said.
“The risk of spill is now below 10 per cent. Allocation held in spillable water accounts in the Murray system will be returned to allocation accounts.
“The risk of spill and potential for further deductions from spillable water accounts in the Goulburn system is about 70 per cent and about 20 per cent in the Campaspe system.”
The risk of spill assessment refers to water accounting only and does not describe the chances of flooding this season.
Trading Opportunities
Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in Victoria’s share of both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. As the risk of spill in the Murray system has reduced, 200 GL of net trade from New South Wales to Victoria is now possible. The volume available for trade is updated with each risk of spill announcement.
Next announcement on risk of spill
The risk of spill in the Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2023/24 will be updated on Wednesday, 10 January 2024.
For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit www.nvrm.net.au
Visit www.mdba.gov.au/river-information/water-sharing for Victorian shares of Murray storages.
10 November 2023 - 2023/24 Risk of Spill update for Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2023/24 risk of spill information for the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
Resource Manager Mark Bailey said the spill risks were reducing but remained above the threshold needed for a declaration in each system.
“Releases to manage levels at Lake Eildon have occurred since the last risk of spill update,” Dr Bailey said.
“Releases to manage Lake Hume also occurred briefly in early October.
“The volumes to be deducted from spillable water accounts in the Goulburn and Murray systems due to these releases will be confirmed in the November 15 seasonal determination announcement.
“Releases to meet downstream demands have lowered water levels in Lake Hume and Lake Eppalock, reducing the spill risks.
“The risk of spill and potential for further deductions from spillable water accounts in the Murray system is slightly above 50 per cent and about 20 per cent in the Campaspe system.”
Dr Bailey said the risk of spill from Lake Eildon remained close to 100 per cent.
Dr Bailey added the risk of spill assessment referred to water accounting only and did not describe the chances of flooding this season.
Trading Opportunities
Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in the Victoria’s share of both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. As the risk of spill in the Murray system remains above 50 per cent, trade from New South Wales to Victoria is not possible. The volume available for trade is updated with each risk of spill announcement.
Next announcement on risk of spill
The risk of spill in the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2023/24 will be updated on Monday 11 December 2023.
For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit www.nvrm.net.au.
Visit www.mdba.gov.au/river-information/water-sharing for Victorian shares of Murray storages.
10 October 2023 - 2023/24 Risk of Spill update for Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2023/24 risk of spill information for the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
Resource Manager Mark Bailey said rain in early October had kept the risks of spill above the threshold for a declaration in each system and would cause further deductions from spillable water accounts in the Goulburn system.
“Releases to manage levels at Lake Eildon resumed after recent rainfall produced large inflows,” Dr Bailey said.
“Releases to manage Lake Hume also occurred during September and into October.
“The volumes to be deducted from spillable water accounts in the Goulburn and Murray systems will be confirmed in the October 16 seasonal determination announcement.
“While releases from Lake Eppalock are meeting downstream operating needs, it is possible for releases to manage the rate of fill could still be needed.
“The risk of spill and potential for further deductions from spillable water accounts in the Campaspe system is about 30 per cent.”
Dr Bailey added the risk of spill assessment referred to water accounting only and did not describe the chances of flooding this season.
Trading Opportunities
Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in the Victoria’s share of both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. As Victoria’s share of Hume and Dartmouth is close to full, trade from New South Wales to Victoria is not possible. The volume available for trade is updated with each risk of spill announcement.
Next announcement on risk of spill
The risk of spill in the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2023/24 will be updated on Friday 10 November 2023.
For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit www.nvrm.net.au.
Visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority website for Victorian shares of Murray storages.
11 September 2023 - 2023/24 Risk of Spill update for Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2023/24 risk of spill information for each of the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
Resource Manager Mark Bailey said while recent conditions have been drier, the risk of spill remained above the threshold for a declaration.
“Releases to manage the rate of fill at Lake Hume continued through August,” Dr Bailey said. “The volumes deducted from Murray system spillable water accounts will be confirmed in the September 15 seasonal determination announcement.
“Releases from Lake Eildon and Lake Eppalock are now meeting downstream operating needs. However, it is still possible for releases to manage the rate of fill to occur.
“The risk of spill and potential for further deductions from spillable water accounts in the Goulburn system is about 75 per cent and about 70 per cent in the Campaspe system."
Dr Bailey added the risk of spill assessment referred to water accounting only and did not describe the chances of flooding this season.
Trading Opportunities
Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in the Victoria’s share of both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. As Victoria’s share of Hume and Dartmouth is close to full, trade from New South Wales to Victoria is not possible. The volume available for trade is updated with each risk of spill announcement.
Next announcement on risk of spill
The risk of spill in the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2023/24 will be updated on Tuesday 10 October 2023.
For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit www.nvrm.net.au.
Visit www.mdba.gov.au/river-information/water-sharing for Victorian shares of Murray storages.
10 August 2023 - 2023/24 Risk of Spill update for Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2023/24 risk of spill information for each of the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
Resource Manager Mark Bailey said the risk of spill remained unchanged.
“The risk of spill in the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems remains at 100 per cent,” Dr Bailey said. “Storage releases to manage the rate of fill continued through July and into August.
“The releases mean deductions from spillable water accounts in all three systems. The volumes will be confirmed in the August 15 seasonal determination announcement.”
Dr Bailey noted releases to manage the rate of fill at Lake Eildon had ceased in early August.
“Recent drier conditions and lower inflows have allowed operators to reduce the volumes being released from Lake Hume, Lake Eildon and Lake Eppalock. The release from Lake Eildon is now meeting downstream operating requirements.”
The risk of spill assessment refers to water accounting only and does not describe the chances of flooding this season.
Trading Opportunities
Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in the Victoria’s share of the both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. As Victoria’s share of Hume and Dartmouth is close to full, trade from New South Wales to Victoria is not possible. The volume available for trade is updated with each risk of spill announcement.
Next announcement on risk of spill
The risk of spill in the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2023/24 will be updated on Monday September 11 2023.
For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit www.nvrm.net.au.
Visit www.mdba.gov.au/river-information/water-sharing for Victorian shares of Murray storages.
10 July 2023 - 2023/24 Risk of Spill update for Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems
The Resource Manager for northern Victoria today updated the 2023/24 risk of spill information for each of the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems.
Resource Manager Andrew Shields said the risks had not changed since the July 3, 2023 assessment.
“The risk of spill in the Murray and Goulburn systems remains at 100 per cent as releases from both storages continue to manage the rate of fill,” Mr Shields said.
“These releases will mean deductions from spillable water accounts in the Murray and Goulburn systems. The volumes will be confirmed in future seasonal determination announcements.
“The risk of spill in the Campaspe system is also very high, currently at 99 per cent.”
Mr Shields said the risk of spill assessment did not describe the chances of flooding this season.
“The risk of spill is a water accounting assessment. It does not refer to flood risks downstream of the storages.”
Trading opportunities
Allocation trade from New South Wales to Victoria is limited to the lesser of a net annual volume of 200 GL or a volume that keeps the risk of spill in the Victoria’s share of the both Hume and Dartmouth reservoirs below 50 per cent. As Victoria’s share of Hume and Dartmouth is close to full, trade from New South Wales to Victoria is not possible. The volume available for trade is updated with each risk of spill announcement.
Next announcement on risk of spill
The risk of spill in the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe systems in 2023/24 will be updated on Thursday 10 August 2023.
For information about the Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems, including seasonal determinations and resource availability, please visit www.nvrm.net.au.
Visit www.mdba.gov.au/river-information/water-sharing for Victorian shares of Murray storages.