The Mid-Murray Storage Project will incorporate three major lakes including Lake Charm and Kangaroo Lake in the Gannawarra Shire and Lake Boga in the Rural City of Swan Hill, which are all part of the Torrumbarry Irrigation Area.

The Gannawarra Shire is located in the Loddon Murray region in Northern Victoria 280km from Melbourne. The Rural City of Swan Hill is 60km north of Gannawarra, on the banks of the River Murray 340km from Melbourne.

Both Shires take in a number of small towns and exhibit a diverse range of agriculture and horticulture. The many lakes, creeks and rivers in the area offer excellent opportunities for water sports and recreation.

Aptly titled waterbird wonderland, the area boasts over 100 rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands. Yachting, power boating and camping facilities are offered at Lakes Charm, Kangaroo and Boga, with safe swimming beaches at all lakes.

The Kerang Wetlands, which extends from Hird Swamp in the south to Lake Tutchewop in the north, is made up of more than 50 lakes and marshes, and have long been regarded as the mecca for duck shooters and fishing enthusiasts. Many of the lakes and marshes provide the ideal habitat for all types of waterbirds and Middle Lake is the site of one of the world's largest ibis rookeries.