Catchment, Dams and Storages
Catchment, Dams and Storages operates the raw water storage dam, the river offtake, the bore field and the rural channel network. The team inspects the embankment dam, reads instrumentation, watches for blue-green algae, maintains channels and regulators, and schedules irrigation deliveries against entitlements.
What the team is accountable for
- Inspect and report on embankment dam safety and instrumentation
- Monitor raw water storages for blue-green algae and respond to outbreaks
- Operate river offtake, bore field and bulk water transfers
- Maintain channels, drains, regulators and rural meters
- Schedule and monitor irrigation deliveries against allocations
How we know it is working
Who works here
Hamish Dunlop
Hamish has looked after the storage dam, catchment surveillance and the rural channel network for nine years and is the nominated dam safety officer.
Where the work is recorded
Network Work Orders
Tracks every reactive and planned job on the water and sewer networks, plants, storages and channels from dispatch to completion.
Water Quality Sampling Register
Records operational and verification samples, laboratory results and the result status for drinking water, recycled water, effluent and raw water.
WHS and Environmental Incident Register
Records injuries, near misses, hazards, chemical releases, sewage spills, water quality incidents and vehicle events with investigation and actions.