The volume recognised in the water accounting statements (2,553 ML) represents both the allocation diversion of high-reliability water shares (HRWS) in the Melbourne region administered by Southern Rural Water (1,157 ML) and diversions made in the Maribyrnong catchment for the bulk entitlement held by Melbourne Water (1,396 ML).
The breakdown of volumes diverted from the Werribee and Maribyrnong systems within the Melbourne region are shown in the following table.
| System | Volume of entitlement (ML) | Total announcement 2009–10 (%) | Volume diverted (ML) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werribee |
27,040 |
14 |
1,157 |
| Maribyrnong |
382 |
0 |
0 |
| Total |
27,422 |
14 |
1,157 |
Southern Rural Water: Irrigation Planning Module Generation 2 database.
Melbourne Water.
Southern Rural Water and Melbourne Water.
The volume of water diverted was metered at inflow points to the Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District and Werribee Irrigation District.
Derived from measured data. Estimated uncertainty is +/–5%.
Nil.