2002 – Restoring Flows to the Snowy River

Ian Penrose

Following the construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, flows in the Snowy River have been reduced to 1% of their original level at Lake Jindabyne. The Victorian, NSW and Commonwealth Governments have agreed to restore 212 gigalitres per annum (about 21% flows) to the river over a ten-year period and 28% in the longer term. The increased flows will be sourced primarily through water savings projects in Northern Victoria and NSW. This is a case study in learning how to share our precious water resources between environmental, social and economic needs.

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