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Weir works to improve water flows

By Campaspe News

Nov 13, 2025

Campaspe Weir, located between Elmore and Rochester, was damaged in the 2022 flood. Photo by Contributed

Planned works on the Campaspe Weir, located between Elmore and Rochester, will help improve water flows from the site.

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The Goulburn-Murray Water works include the installation of an automated SlipGate at the weir, the reinstatement of staff access and approach to the site, and erosion protection upstream of the weir wall.

The works are needed after the weir’s structure was damaged during the October 2022 flood.

G-MW diversions groundwater and streams manager Peter Clydesdale said there would be no service interruptions during the works.

“It’s fantastic to be delivering these works at the weir which will provide a number of benefits including helping to improve water flows from the site,” he said.

Works will be carried out on Campaspe Weir this month. Pictured is the weir before the 2022 flood. Photo by Contributed

“Irrigators are reminded of the requirement to place orders at least four days in advance to ensure releases from Lake Eppalock arrive at their extraction sites on the day they intend to pump.

“While these works take place it’s important that community members are aware that access to the weir will be restricted.

“Fishing spots near the weir will still be accessible to the public though.”

The works will continue until Monday, November 24.