Operational Update - Minor flood event

Following the significant and widespread rain event earlier this week, Murray Irrigation has enacted the Emergency and Incident Management Plan.
 
The Emergency and Incident Management Plan was updated following the 2022 major flooding event. The plan documents the planning and initiating of responses to various emergencies that may occur with Murray Irrigation.
 
The footprint witnessed in excess of 70mm of rain over a 48 hour period which has triggered Murray Irrigation to announce the minor flooding event.
 
As part of the Emergency and Incident Management Plan, staff will be monitoring strategic points across the area of operations to assess the performance of the drainage system.
 
Although no further rain is predicted in the coming days, it is estimated that water run off to the drainage system could take up to three weeks to fully recede.
 
Customers are encouraged to contact Murray Irrigation if they have concerns about the drainage system or to report any infrastructure failures or blockages.
 
Customers are also reminded they must apply to discharge any water into the drainage system.

To apply please submit an Application to Discharge form or contact Customer Operations on 1300 138 265 from 6.30am – 6.30pm, 7 days.