Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell was in Kilmore on Thursday 12 December to see the completed upgrades to Mitchell Shire Council’s Emergency Water Supply Point network.
The Emergency Water Supply Point network, comprising bores and standpipes, is vital for the community, providing essential water resources for emergency services, livestock, and residents during emergencies and dry periods.
The recent upgrades have enhanced the functionality and reliability of the existing public network and include the addition of a new bore and standpipe in McKercher’s Lane, Kilmore.
The project received a grant of $160,000, funded by the Victorian Government’s Building Works Stimulus Package and the Australian Government’s ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Water Grid Fund, managed by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
Mitchell Shire Councillor Bob Humm thanked the State and Federal Government for their support in this important project.
“Our residents, local farmers and emergency services now have more reliable access to water for drought relief and firefighting purposes,” he said.
“With the completion of these upgrades, Mitchell Shire now has 13 Emergency Water Supply Points throughout the region.
“These resources are critical for residents during dry periods and are heavily relied upon by the CFA when responding to fires.”
