Talking Water - Tuesday 22 April 2025
This week's contents
Operations
- Interstate Trade for NSW Murray closing 30 April
- Winter Operations
- Talking Water data
Business
- Feasibility Study Survey
- Girls Can Too Program
Industry
- Understanding soil sampling and test results - Conargo
Operational Update
Interstate Trade for NSW Murray closing 30 April
WaterNSW has released its 2024-25 season trade closure dates for water allocation.
At 11:59pm on 30 April 2025 the NSW Murray and Lower Darling regulated river interstate trade closes.
For more information, view WaterNSW’s website below.
Winter Operations
The transition from Regular Operation to Winter Operations has commenced.
Read last week’s Operational Update
(below)
for all the details about Murray irrigation's Winter Operations, including when the Guaranteed Dates will be announced.
For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions here.
Talking Water data 22/04/2025
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 Survey
Thank you to those who have already responded to the customer and shareholder survey Murray Irrigation is currently conducting as part of the joint feasibility study we are undertaking with Coleambally Irrigation Cooperative Limited and Murrumbidgee Irrigation Limited to investigate potential water savings opportunities, and financial and operational improvements, across each of our irrigation districts.
As communicated in our Company Announcement last week, this survey is anonymous and is being delivered by independent facilitator and feasibility study partner, GHD.
The feedback received via this survey will help us to understand how Murray Irrigation can ensure future investment opportunities are implemented and utilised in a way which reflect customer needs.
If you would prefer to complete this survey via telephone, you can do so by contacting the GHD community number on 1800 810 610 and following the prompts.
Girls Can Too Program
Murray Irrigation Wakool Depot Maintenance Supervisor, Geoff Till, shows the Girls Can Too participants the ropes of operating an excavator.
Murray Irrigation embraced the opportunity to participate in Barham High School's recent Girls Can Too Program, which is designed to inspire young local women to consider a career in the trade industry.
A site visit to Murray Irrigation's Wakool depot provided the 19 female students with a taste of the skills required for a career in plant operation, including a demonstration in operating an excavator.
Read the full story below for more.
Industry News
Understanding soil sampling and test results - Conargo
Have you had soil testing done and are still unsure how to make the most out of your results?
Murray Local Land Services invites you to learn how to interpret your soil test results and match soil nutrition with your production goals.
This free workshop will provide you with the skills to understand results, key constraints, and develop a management plan.
When: Tuesday 20 May
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
Where: Conargo Hall
Morning tea and lunch provided.
