Chair Update - 31 March 2025

Murray Irrigation held a Board meeting on Thursday 27 March 2025.
 
It was a full agenda with a number of items up for discussion and approval.
 
ICT Transformation project
 
The company’s ICT Transformation project is progressing well, with the first three phases of the eight phase project complete.
 
After a comprehensive two hour workshop held early last week, where Directors had an opportunity to understand and ask detailed questions about the project and it’s intended outcomes, I’m pleased to advise shareholders that the Board has approved progressing this project from planning to execution.
 
This is a significant project for the business which will build a scalable and agile ICT ecosystem that will enable increased efficiency, productivity, security and importantly, improve customer experiences.
 
I congratulate everyone who has been involved in this project to this point and look forward to seeing regular updates as the project continues through the various milestones.
 
Strategic planning
 
As referenced in my last Chair Update on 6 March 2025, there are two stages to the company refining its strategic plan: completing the existing work and developing a new strategy to address the emerging issues. As the team progresses and completes projects aligning to the current strategic plan, the Board and Executive Leadership Team will continue to discuss and develop the emerging strategic plan for the Board to approve and begin implementing in March 2026. 
 
Company Secretary resignation
 
Nathan Holahan, Company Secretary and General Manager Corporate Services formally tendered his resignation from Murray Irrigation on 21 March 2025.

Nathan has been a valued member of the company for the past 13 years, demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise in his roles.

The responsibilities of Company Secretary are complex and demanding, and Nathan has consistently approached them with the utmost professionalism and integrity.

While working at Murray Irrigation, Nathan also completed his Bachelor of Law and the AICD Company Directors Course.

To ensure a smooth transition, Nathan will remain with the company for the next three months, providing his full support during this period.

On behalf of the Board, I extend my sincere appreciation to Nathan for his significant contributions to Murray Irrigation and wish him every success in his new role as Director Corporate Services with Edward River Council.
 
Southern Irrigation Infrastructure Operator dinner

Following the Board meeting, Murray Irrigation Directors and senior management took the opportunity to have dinner with Directors and senior management from Coleambally Irrigation and Murrumbidgee Irrigation. The continued collaboration between the three Irrigation Infrastructure Operators, particularly in relation to the feasibility project we are collectively working on, is fantastic to see, and I am looking forward to continuing this positive working relationship into the future. 

Finley Shareholder BBQ

The next Board meeting will be held at the end of May. After this the Board will be hosting an informal barbeque held in Finley, which I encourage shareholders to attend. Further information on this event, including date, time, location and how shareholders can participate, will be shared once details are finalised in the coming months.
 
I look forward to providing you with another update after the next Board meeting in May.
 

If shareholders have any questions, please contact the Company Secretary on:
T. 1300 138 265
E. companysecretary@murrayirrigation.com.au

Phil Snowden

Murray Irrigation Chair

M: 0427 839 217

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