Talking Water - Tuesday 7 November, 2023

This week's contents

Operations

• Outlet operating times
• Using the Water Exchange (WEX)
• Statements
• Water Delivery Performance
• Talking Water data to 7 November

Business

• Murray Irrigation AGM
• Restoring Murray Waterways - $33.5M funding
  

Industry

• MLA Updates... Sustainability from Paddock to Plate
• November 2023 Riverina Regional Update

Community

• Virtual Channel Fundraising Walk

Operational Update

Outlet operating times

How does my outlet operate?

Murray Irrigation’s control system outlets have a standard operating time every 12 hours. This is when outlets will move to start, finish or change.

In line with the operation of the control system, as shown in the below diagram, outlets can take from 30 minutes to an hour to change, commencing from the standard operating time.

The control system moves regulators to add or remove water in your pool at the same time as outlets open, close or change, to keep the water levels steady and ensure all customers get their orders.

If your outlet has not operated as expected after an hour – please contact us.

The standard operating time and the Operational Area for each of your outlet/s are listed on the My Outlets page of your Customer Portal.

Using the Water Exchange (WEX)

Buying and selling on the WEX can be confusing if you don’t use it frequently. Below is a diagram of how the Water Exchange works with the major steps to assist you.

Here are a few tips to help you when using the Exchange:
 
When buying

• Call us if you’re unsure before clicking ‘commit to buy’.

NOTE: We cannot undo a purchase. Once you click 'commit to buy', a binding contract is in place.

• Invoices are sent on the next business day.
• Payment is required by 3 days from purchase.

When selling

• If you’ve sold water, we will call you to check your bank details if they have not been confirmed within the last year. You can also check your details in the Account Preferences section of the Customer Portal. 
• Seller payments are made weekly on a Wednesday. This enables all sellers to be paid within 10 days of the purchaser's payment being received.
• You will receive a sale invoice with details of the proceeds paid by the end of the week the payment is made. 
• If your parcel was sold in smaller lots, your proceeds may be paid in separate payments over several weeks.

If you’re unfamiliar with the WEX, how to list water for sale, how to purchase, or just want a hand – please call us!
 
For more details, read our User Guide and the Water Exchange Terms & Conditions.

Statements

Monthly financial statements were sent late last week – if you do not wish to receive a monthly statement, you can opt out.

Send us an email if you wish to opt out: customersupport@murrayirrigation.com.au

Water Delivery Performance - 30/10/2023 to 05/11/2023

Talking Water data  7/11/2023

All the detailed data for Murray Irrigation allocations, delivery, channel flow and Water Exchange temporary trade data is available on our company web page below. 

To see the latest data for Murray system storages and rivers, 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 Update

Restoring Murray Waterways, $33.5M funding

Murray Irrigation's potential SDLAM project, Restoring Murray Waterways, has received a $33.5m commonwealth grant to fund the next stage of its environmental watering initiative which is focused on reviving the health of, and restoring connection to, our region’s valuable creeks and wetlands.
 
This is a significant step forward for the project previously known as Murray Reconnected Floodplains, which will enable us to upgrade existing infrastructure for targeted environmental water delivery to five targeted creeks while preserving landholder access during environmental watering.
 
We welcome the investment in this project from the Commonwealth and are pleased they recognise the value of this project. We look forward to working alongside the Federal Government to help deliver smart environmental water solutions.

Murray Irrigation AGM: Save the Date

Murray Irrigation’s Annual General Meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting this year as follows.

Place: Deniliquin RSL Club, 72 End Street, Deniliquin, NSW 2710

and online at:
https://meetings.linkgroup.com/milagm23

Date and time:

Thursday, 30 November 2023
at 10:00am (NSW time).

Registrations will commence at 9:30am

Notice of 2023 Annual General Meeting, the accompanying marked-up Constitution, our 2023 Annual Report and instructions on how to attend and vote at the AGM virtually, can be found on our website.

Industry News

MLA Updates... Sustainability from Paddock to Plate

We are only three weeks away from the MLA Updates 2023: sustainability from paddock to plate event.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear the latest information about research, development, and marketing programs, speak to MLA staff about key projects and see our sustainability journey in action, from paddock to plate.

The event will be held on Thursday 23 November at the Fosterville Gold Exhibition Centre at the Bendigo Showgrounds in Bendigo, Victoria.

November 2023 Riverina Regional Update

Read the latest news in the Riverina Regional Update by Local Land Services. This month’s issue includes:

• Preparing for dry times.
• Keeping an eye on water quality
• Weed control and much more.