The Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy has commenced, see the following relevant links:
DEECAβs Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy Web Site.
The strategyβs Scoping Paper (submissions due 30 August 2026)
Food & Fibre Great South Coastβs Farmer Water Use and Challenges Survey. The survey asks farmers about their location, farming activities, water sources and current water-related challenges. Responses will help Food & Fibre Great South Coast represent regional farming needs and priorities in its submissions and advocacy on the Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy. The survey should take about 5 minutes.
Who We Are
Food and Fibre Great South Coast is the representative body for food and fibre production businesses and their vast supply-chains in South West Victoria encompassing five local government areas namely Corangamite Shire, Moyne Shire, Warrnambool City, Glenelg Shire, and Southern Grampian Shire.
South West Victoria is Australiaβs top agricultural production region, delivering over $4.6 billion in output annually. The food and fibre sector is also the regionβs largest, contributing 60% of the regionβs GRP and 21.6% of all jobs.