About the area
- The Gellibrand Groundwater Management Area (GMA) covers a layered aquifer sequence of sand and gravel, mixed with silt and clay. It is bordered to the south by the Gellibrand River and the Gerangamete GMA in the north.
- The water authority responsible for managing groundwater in the Gellibrand GMA is Southern Rural Water.
- The Gellibrand GMA Local Management Plan applies to groundwater resources for all formations below the surface.
- More information on groundwater management can be found on the Southern Rural website.
Groundwater level trends
Table 1: Groundwater level trends, Gellibrand GMA
Groundwater restrictions
There were no restrictions on licensed use for the Gellibrand GMA in 2021-22.
Entitlements and use
There are no licensed entitlements or domestic and stock bores located in the Gellibrand GMA. As such, no entitlement or available water and use information has been provided.
Compliance
As there are no licensed entitlements in the Gellibrand GMA, compliance has not been assessed.
Management responsibilities
Management of water in the Gellibrand GMA is undertaken by Southern Rural Water.
| Authority | Management responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Southern Rural Water |
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