General News
11 December, 2023
GMW invites feedback on waterways
Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging visitors to its lakes, dams, and reservoirs to provide feedback through its annual recreation user survey. The survey aims to give GMW a better understanding of the communities recreational use of water and...
Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is encouraging visitors to its lakes, dams, and reservoirs to provide feedback through its annual recreation user survey.
The survey aims to give GMW a better understanding of the communities recreational use of water and what they value about water storages.
GMW water storage services general manager Martina Cusack said feedback from these surveys has been invaluable.
“When we first conducted the survey in 2021/22, we noted a significant number of respondents did not know where the all-ability facilities at our storages were located,” Ms Cusack said.
“Afterwards, we made a concerted effort to change this, improving the signage at our storages and adding information to our website about where people can find all-ability facilities.
“We subsequently saw a considerable increase in the number of people aware of these facilities in the 2022/23 recreational user survey and it is something we are eager to improve further.”
Ms Cusack said surveys in the past has helped GMW find funding opportunities which has benefited the community.
“With support from various stakeholders such as the Victorian Fisheries Authority, Better Boating Victoria and the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, we have received funding for various upgrades to the facilities at our storages,” she said.
“The survey data helps us understand which facilities, be it barbecues, toilets, or boat ramps we should prioritise, and also helps us make a business case to get these facilities funded.”
The survey will be open until Thursday, February 29, 2024. People can complete the survey at yoursay.gmwater.com.au/23-24-recreational-user-survey