2024-25 Barmah Choke trade opportunity - 1 July 2024

The information below compiles all the details for the Barmah Choke trade opportunity on 1 July 2024.

Murray Irrigation arrangements

Based on the WaterNSW advice, Murray Irrigation will accept applications on WaterNSW Barmah Choke trade forms from 9.00am on Thursday 27 June 2024.

This will enable us to process your application and submit it to WaterNSW once their application period opens. 

Fees for Barmah Choke trade on 1 July 2024

If you plan to apply to trade water downstream of the Choke, you need to pay the 2024-25 season fees, as the trade will occur on 1 July 2024.

·      Murray Irrigation 2024-25 fee is $109.30

·      WaterNSW 2024-25 fee is available from its website. (See the “Find out more” section under the Barmah Choke trade information).

WaterNSW arrangements

A trade notification released by WaterNSW on 26 March 2024, outlines its arrangements for Barmah Choke trade – please read WaterNSW advice to understand their requirements.

WaterNSW will accept Barmah Choke trade applications from 12.00pm on Friday 28 June 2023 on a 2024-25 Barmah Choke trading form. 

Please note that WaterNSW advises:

• If the application is unsuccessful, withdrawn, or incomplete your fee will not be refunded.
• Please be aware that applications returned for amendment will lose their place in the queue in accordance with the new protocol.

Murray Darling Basin Authority

The Barmah Choke is managed by the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA).

On 16 May 2024 the MDBA announced that the opening trade balance on 1 July 2024 will be approximately 56 gigalitres (GL) downstream of the Barmah Choke.

Each state manages trade applications for the Barmah Choke originating from their jurisdiction and WaterNSW released a Trade Notification on the revised interstate process.

It noted that NSW and Victoria entered into the Barmah Choke Application Protocol to refine processes, improve clarity and consistency between the application arrangements in both states.

WaterNSW has also prepared a Barmah Choke Frequently Asked Questions for 1 July to assist applicants.

Need more information or have questions?

Further information from Water NSW is available here and from the MDBA here.

For questions or help, call us on 1300 138 265, or email to customersupport@murrayirrigation.com.au.