Barwon Valley Water Ski Club

A sewer blockage and spill occurred within parkland on the southside of the Barwon River, west of the McIntyre Bridge in Belmont earlier today.

The blockage was likely caused by tree roots, non-flushable wet wipes, and heavy rainfall.

The blockage has been resolved, and crews are currently on site working to clean up the area.

As work continues, the community is asked to avoid the parkland area including the river adjacent to the spill area. Signage has been installed.

As part of our works, we have had to close a section of Barrabool Road, altered traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to travel in both directions along Barrabool Road, before the road fully re-opens later today.

We are also directly contacting key stakeholders and river users, and advising relevant government authorities.

A timely reminder to only flush the 3P's – p*e, poo, and (toilet) paper, as anything else doesn't break down in the sewerage system.

Thank for your understanding as we work to resolve the issue.

For support, please call 1300 656 007.

For more information, check out our website: https://www.barwonwater.vic.gov.au/about-us/news-and-events/news/cleaning-underway-after-sewer-leak

Don't forget,
Scrutineering Day is on this Sunday!

Don't forget Scrutineering day is this Sunday 8th October.
10am-2pm at the clubrooms.

An email went out Friday to all members, detailing what you can do to fight the proposed rule changes, and also an update on what the committee has been doing about this.
The whole committee has been working hard on this issue. A big shout out to Ben Kent in particular, for the extra hard work he has been doing.
If you are a CURRENT member and didn't get the email, or, are not on our members only page comment here 👇

TIME FOR ACTION MEMBERS!!!
Check your emails urgently...
There should be one from us about objecting to the the draft rules and how to fill out a survey, and the link.
This is to prevent being stopped from using the river before 10am EVERYDAY, PERMANENTLY.
ALSO....they want to stop river access from Barrabool Rd and make us go through the Sunday markets.
If you did not get the email.. Let us know.

This weekends roster:
We have the mile from 4.30pm - Sunset on Saturday and 12 pm to Sunset on Sunday.
All other times the regular rules of five boats and breakwater end only apply.
Happy skiing!!

This weekend,
On Saturday 25th February there is an Exclusion Zone in place for RV Junior Girls State Championship. All persons and vessels not registered to take part in the event are prohibited from entering and remaining in waters of the Rowing Mile to Landy Field from 6am - 5.30pm.
This means you need to be down at Breakwater end before 6am and cannot come back until after 5.30pm.
Please stay clear of Landy field and any rowers you may encounter.
On Sunday, we have the mile from 12pm - Sunset, all other times Breakwater end and 5 boats rules apply.
Happy Skiing!

This weekend,
On Saturday 18th February there is an Exclusion Zone in place for RV Junior Schools – The Geelong College Regatta. All persons and vessels not registered to take part in the event are prohibited from entering and remaining in waters of the Rowing Mile to Landy Field from 6am - 5.30pm.
This means you need to be down at Breakwater end before 6am and cannot come back until after 5.30pm.
Please stay clear of Landy field and any rowers you may encounter.
On Sunday, we have the mile from 12pm - Sunset, all other times Breakwater end and 5 boats rules apply.
Happy Skiing!

This weekend,
On Saturday 11th February there is an Exclusion Zone in place for RV Schools Firbank Regatta. All persons and vessels not registered to take part in the event are prohibited from entering and remaining in waters of the Rowing Mile to Landy Field from 6am - 5.30pm.
This means you need to be down at Breakwater end before 6am and cannot come back until after 5.30pm.
Please stay clear of Landy field and any rowers you may encounter.
On Sunday, we have the mile from 12pm - Sunset, all other times Breakwater end and 5 boats rules apply.
Happy Skiing!

This weekend,
On Saturday, 4th February, there is an Exclusion Zone in place for RV Schools Morongo Girls Regatta. All persons
and vessels not registered to take part in the event are prohibited from
entering and remaining in waters of the Rowing Mile to Landy Field from 6am - 5.30pm.
This means you need to be down at Breakwater end before 6am and cannot come back until after 5.30pm.
Please stay clear of Landy field and any rowers you may encounter.
On Sunday, we have the mile from 12pm - Sunset, all other times Breakwater end and 5 boats rules apply.
Happy Skiing!

This Weekend,
Full River Closure both Saturday and Sunday.

All other times Breakwater end and 5 boats only applies.
Happy Skiing!