Barwon Water’s new Lorne Community Working Group has met for the first time as the coastal community looks at ways of safeguarding its water supply ahead the expected dry summer.
The 2015/16 summer saw water supplies dropped so low it was being carted in by truck as surrounding areas battled bushfires.
The working group met on September 25 to discuss water strategies as hotter weather sets in.
“During the summer of 2015 we experienced an extreme dry period where the storage’s dropped really quickly,” Barwon Water Managing Director Shaun Cumming said.
“As we look into our future under climate change, those sort of extremes are more likely,” he said.
“Therefore that’s why we’re looking into what we need to do to ensure in the longer term we have a sustainable and more resilient water supply system.”
Mr Cumming said Barwon Water was looking forward to continuing to work with the Community Working Group on how to help Lorne thrive into the future.
The next Community Working Group will be held late November, those interested in joining are invited to register interest by contacting the Barwon Water.
