DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
Neuarpur GSPA
 | The Neuarpur Groundwater Supply Protection Area (GSPA) is located in the far west of Victoria, approximately 20 kilometres north of Edenhope. | Groundwater Management Groundwater Areas Balrootan GMA |
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Aquifer Characteristics and Usage
Neuarpur GSPA is divided into two zones:
- Zone 1 - the area of intensive groundwater based irrigation to the west. Area = 434 km2
- Zone 2 - the area of less intensive development in the east of the GSPA. Area = 350 km2
| Aquifer | Murray Group Limestone |
| Aquifer Lithology | calcareous marine limestone |
| Aquifer Type | unconfined to semi-unconfined |
| Groundwater Uses | irrigation; stock & domestic |
| Permissible Annual Volume (PAV) | 6,223 ML / year (Zone 1) 4,074 ML / year (Zone 2) |
A Stratigraphic Profile of the aquifers of the Neuarpur GSPA ....
Contact GWMWater (external site) for information on:
- Bore Construction Licences
- Groundwater Extraction Licences
The key groundwater observation bore in the area is bore number 51845. Hydrographs of groundwater levels from dry conditions are provided for this bore on the 'Current Status of Water Resources' pages of Victorian Resources Online.
The boundary of the Neuarpur GSPA encompasses the area of current, and expected future, groundwater extraction from the Murray Group Limestone Aquifer. As such, the PAV boundary covers the area of highest beneficial use (water quality) from the Murray Group Limestone Aquifer.
Soils of Neuarpur GSPA
Profiles, detailed descriptions and mapping of the soils of the Neuarpur GSPA developed through extensive soil surveys in the area.
DPI Groundwater Information Notes
Provide information on the management and utilisation of groundwater for private land owners and water authorities.
© The State of Victoria, 1996 - 2008.
This document was last reviewed on 30/10/2008