Western Irrigation Network

Greater Western Water is building a new irrigation network for Melbourne’s west.

The Western Irrigation Network, or WIN for short, will help us move large volumes of recycled water from some of our fastest growing areas – like Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Sunbury.

And help to create a safe and reliable water supply for farmers and communities in the Parwan-Balliang agricultural district.

Here’s how.

Over the next 30 years, the population in Greater Western Water’s service region is expected to double.

As the population grows, so does the amount of wastewater we treat and convert into recycled water.

When we have more recycled water than we can use, we either store it for later use, or release it into local waterways under strict environmental guidelines.

WIN gives us a way to reuse this water by delivering it to the Parwan-Balliang agricultural district.

This district has rich and fertile soil but little rainfall. WIN helps solve that challenge by supplying water that is suitable for irrigating a range of crops, all year-round.

In its first year, WIN will have capacity to supply 2.4 billion litres of recycled water for agricultural use

With this new water supply, the district can be transformed into a thriving agricultural precinct that supports more jobs and greener landscapes.

In future, the network will expand for other purposes, like watering community sports ovals and local parks.

We’re building trusted water services for our communities to help them grow and thrive.

And more water for Melbourne’s outer west is truly a win for us all.

To learn more about the project, visit yoursay.gww.com.au/win

On-screen text: WIN is a $116.3 million project co-funded by the Australian Government ($48.1 million), Greater Western Water ($65.6 million) and foundation customers ($2.6 million).