High geothermal temperature reservoirs contain naturally pressurised steam and hot or boiling water, stored in porous rock or sand, which has been heated by energy associated with recent volcanism. In some areas of the world, hot rocks exist very close to the surface and hot water or super heated steam can be conveyed to the surface through fissures or vent... Read More >
Virtually all the natural mineral water resources in Australia are found in Victoria with the majority found in the Hepburn and Daylesford region. A surprising number of historic springs have been documented in other locations throughout the State – from Geelong and Clifton Springs in the south to Yea and Mansfield in the north. The Geelong site at Eas... Read More >
The Central Highlands of Victoria hosts a high concentration of natural mineral water resources. Central Victoria There are 141 recorded natural mineral springs in Central Victoria, each with differing mineral constituents. The majority of the recorded springs are on public land. Figure 9 shows the location of mineral spring reserves in Central Victoria.... Read More >
Aquifer: a geological structure or formation permeated or capable of being permeated permanently or intermittently with water. Artesian: is a confined aquifer containing groundwater that will flow out of a well without the need for pumping. Balneotherapy: is the treatment of diseases, injuries, and other physical ailments by bathing in and drinking of natu... Read More >
The extraction and use of groundwater resources in Victoria is controlled by legislation enacted by the State Government, (the Water Act (1989). The use of geothermal and mineral waters for commercial bathing and drinking purposes falls under this legislation. Recently enacted geothermal legislation, the Geothermal Resources Act (2005), is aimed at encouragi... Read More >
Bore Installation and Yield Testing Once a BCL license has been obtained from a RWA, a bore can be installed and the sustainable bore yield assessed. The drilling and construction of bores must be undertaken by a licensed drilling contractor. The VMWC can assist in providing information about suitably qualified drilling contractors.If a hydrogeological cons... Read More >
The VMWC monitors the chemical content of the public mineral springs and adds to the data collected by the State Government since 1911. Interestingly there has been virtually no change in mineral content, improvements in laboratory technology accepted, that indicates the resource is in good shape. Many visitors are interested in various mineral qualities, ... Read More >
Introduction Mineral waters have been sought by generations for their purity and health giving effect. The development of great public bathhouses in North Africa, Italy, France, Germany and Britain marked both the rise and fall of the Roman Empire . The European settlers of the Central Highlands Region celebrated the discovery of mineral water as early as ... Read More >
