Victorian Water Minister Tim Holding said that the low levels highlight the need for major water projects. Mr Holding said water quality in homes and businesses remains unaffected from bushfires in the water catchments.
“The two biggest supply sources of Melbourne’s catchments have had some degree of bushfire damage and [following the bushfires] Melbourne Water has assisted fire authorities to establish more fire breaks around catchments to minimise further risk,” he said.
“More than 25 billion litres of water have been transferred away from fire affected areas as part of moves to safeguard the city supplies.”