Southern Rural Water

About

Southern Rural Water: Excellence in Rural Water Management Since 1995 Southern Rural Water (SRW) is committed to achieving our vision of providing "Great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management" across Victoria. Our core aspiration is to deliver customer value through outstanding service and community value by helping our regions thrive. This focus ensures our essential services, like Irrigation provision and Groundwater Victoria management, are reliable and effective. Our commitment is built on strong foundations: we aim to be financially sound, highly resilient, and a trusted resource steward while operating efficient systems and acting as an outstanding asset manager. Our employees are key to this, empowered to deliver results that secure our position as a leader in rural water management. Our History and Accountability Our current organization, Southern Rural Water, was officially formed on 1 July 1995 through the combination of two water authorities in southern Victoria. This structure followed the dissolution of the Rural Water Corporation in 1994, which itself traced its roots back to the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria, established in 1907. This history of reform ensures our focus remains on providing transparent and accountable services, including reliable Water trading Southern Rural Water operations. Commitment to Community Engagement We prioritize effective and inclusive community engagement across our entire service area. We strategically involve our community at the strategic, project, and operational levels, ensuring our decision-making is informed and transparent. Utilizing global models like the IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum, we work to build confidence, generate trust, and promote a shared understanding of critical water resource decisions in Southern Victoria. We define 'community' broadly, including our customers, residents, stakeholders, and Traditional Owners, ensuring all voices contribute to our operations.