Werribee-Bacchus Marsh Irrigation Districts

The Werribee Irrigation District is a major agricultural area, located in Werribee, Victoria, approximately 30–40 km southwest of Melbourne.

The district covers about 3,000 hectares of farmland and primarily sources water from the Werribee River, Pykes Creek Reservoir, and Melton Reservoir, with some use of recycled water from the Western Treatment Plant.

The Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District is an important agricultural region located in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, approximately 50 km northwest of Melbourne.

The district covers about 1,000 hectares of farmland, producing a variety of fruits and vegetables. The district primarily sources water from the Werribee River and Pykes Creek Reservoir.

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Allocation traderoom

Allocation water can be traded within the Werribee and Bacchus Marsh Irrigation Districts via our Allocation Traderoom on the Southern Rural Water Exchange here. Membership is free.

You can see current buy and sell offers on the traderoom without having to be a member by clicking here.

You can see how the traderoom works and traderoom rules by clicking here and find more information on our Frequently Asked Questions document by clicking here.

 You can also call Water Partners on (03) 5853 2333 for further information. ​​

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This table demonstrates where water can and cannot be traded to within zones.

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Permanent traderoom

Permanent entitlement and delivery shares can be purchased within the Werribee and Bacchus Marsh Irrigation Districts via our Permanent Traderoom on the Southern Rural Water Exchange here. Membership is free.

You can see the current offer schedule on the traderoom without having to be a member by clicking here.

You can see how the traderoom works and traderoom rules by clicking here.

 You can also call Water Partners on (03) 5853 2333 for further information. ​

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Carryover 

Carryover helps you manage your water to meet your business requirements.

When you can carry over water from season to season, buying and selling water may be an important option for you to secure the right amount of water for your ongoing needs.

You can access our carryover traderoom by clicking here. 

You can also call Water Partners on (03) 5853 2333 for further information.