Talking Water - Tuesday 15 April 2025
This week's contents
Operations
- NSW DCCEEW water allocation update
- Easter Operations
- Updating accounts to ANZ
- Used company Utes for sale
- Talking Water data
Business
- Feasibility Study funding
- Foundational Asset ConditionAssessment Project update
Industry
- Southern Growers AGM tomorrow
- Dairy Industry - National Industrial Relations Update
- 'Appetite for Success' seminar
Operational Update
NSW DCCEEW water allocation update
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released its latest water allocation update this afternoon.
You can read the full statement below.
Operations to continue as normal over Easter
Murray Irrigation's water delivery, maintenance, and phone support services, which run from 6.30am to 6.30pm, seven days a week, will be operating as normal over Easter.
For emergencies and water delivery issues after 6.30pm, please call our emergency number on 1300 657 313.
Customer reminder to update account details to ANZ
Murray Irrigation has almost finalised the transition of our banking partner from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) to ANZ.
We announced this change in December 2023.
With this transition almost complete, this means that our CBA bank accounts (both Operational and Water Exchange) will be closing shortly.
For customers who yet to update their accounts with our new ANZ banking details, we ask that you please make the switch as soon as possible.
Our website
(see below)
outlines our ANZ bank details for your reference.
If you require assistance, please contact our Customer Experience Team on 1300 138 265.
Used company Utes for sale
Murray Irrigation is disposing of 13 used Utes from our corporate fleet.
This process is being carried out via online auction, which his being managed by Manheim Industrial Auctions.
The auction starts on 24 April and finishes on 28 April.
The vehicles can be inspected at the Deniliquin Depot on Wednesday 23 April and Thursday 24 April between 9.00 am and 12 noon, by appointment with Ian Tiger MacKnight: ian.macknight@murrayirrigation.com.au or 0492 011 550.
Below is the link to the auction site.
Talking Water data 15/04/2025
All the detailed data for Murray Irrigation delivery, channel flow, Water Exchange temporary trade and DCCEEW water allocations is available on our company web page below.
To see the latest data for Murray system storages and rivers, including dam heights, visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority's River data page.
Additional resources
MDBA weekly report
NSW Water allocation statements
Rainfall and evaporation
Barmah Choke trade balance
The information and data provided in Talking Water is for general reference purposes only. We take best endeavours to ensure accuracy.
Business News
Feasibility Study funding
As announced to customers via email and SMS last Thursday, Murray Irrigation is pleased to advise that the Funding Deed for a feasibility study to explore what is required to bolster the efficiency and resilience of our irrigation networks in an era of water recovery has been finalised.
The value of this Funding Deed is $6 million, which will be divided between Murray Irrigation and our fellow southern irrigation infrastructure operators, Coleambally Irrigation Cooperative Limited and Murrumbidgee Irrigation Limited, under a project called Business Resilient Southern Irrigation Districts (BRSID).
Murray Irrigation will be undertaking a customer
and shareholder survey as part of the BRSID project. Details of this survey will be shared shortly.
More information can be found in the below company announcement.
Foundational Asset Condition Assessment Project update
Murray Irrigation is continuing to make steady progress with the survey work being undertake across the footprint as part of our Foundational Asset Condition Assessment Project (FACAP).
The Ground Control Survey is now 100% complete, while the Aerial Survey work is now 50% captured and the Bathymetric Survey 15% complete.
More details, including maps of areas of the network covered so far, can be found in our latest progress report below.
Murray Irrigation has established a dedicated webpage hosting a range of information and progress updates on this key company project that we are undertaking with Beca.
You can visit this webpage here.
Industry News
Southern Growers AGM tomorrow
The Southern Growers is hosting its Annual General Meeting tomorrow (Wednesday 16 April).
The meeting will be held at the Finley Country Club - Back Room, commencing at 7.00pm.
Attendees can expect a brief update on the future direction of Southern Growers, followed by refreshments and a chance to connect.
RSVP to Stephanie Chappell: southerngrowersinc@gmail.com or 0417 444 750.
Dairy Industry - National Industrial Relations Update
Dairy Australia invites dairy farmers to join Industrial Relations Lawyer, Jennifer Corkhill, to hear the latest information relating to the Pastoral Award, changes to the Fair Work Act and other developments in the industrial landscape which affect dairy farmers.
This event is not intended as a comprehensive overview of the Pastoral Award or the Fair Work Act, but rather as an update for farmers who already have a solid understanding of these topics.
Date: Thursday 8 May
Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm
Location: Online
'Appetite for Success' seminar - Shepparton
Join Pioneer® Seeds at Shepparton this May for its 'Appetite for Success' seminar.
Whether you're a dairy farmer thinking about introducing maize silage, you're already using it - or even if you're yet to be convinced - this is a must-attend event.
Hear from internationally-reowned Dr Bill Mahanna on everything from achieving higher per cow production to actionable advice on increasing maize silage yield and quality. And gain valuable insights from our Australian-based experts on improving dairy farm productivity, sustainability and profitability.
Farmers, dairy consultants, agronomists, animal nutritionists, resellers and contractors are welcome.
Date: Thursday 15 May
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: The Woolshed, Goulburn Valley Highway, Shepparton
