Talking Water - Tuesday 10 June 2025
This week's contents
Operations
- Talking Water data
Business
- IPART water price review update
- New collective formed to respond to region's water challenges
- Foundational Asset Condition Assessment Project Update
Industry
- Meet the Wakool Agri Services Team
- Riverina Sheep and Wool Expo
- Irrigation Insights Conference - Moama
Operational Update
Talking Water data 10/06/2025
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
IPART water price review
The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its draft decision on prices charged by the NSW Government (WAMC) for water management services.
IPART's decision will set charges that are substantially less than what WAMC was seeking, and will apply over a three-year determination period, consistent with what has been applied to WaterNSW.
IPART has found that many of WAMC’s proposed costs are excessive, and has emphasised the key point raised in many submissions that affordability is a priority concern.
It has recommended that WAMC’s cost allocation and pricing structures be reviewed prior to commencement of the next determination.
IPART is receiving submissions on its draft decision through to 1 July 2025.
Murray Irrigation will be preparing a submission, largely focussed on IPART’s key findings, as outlined above.
We encourage customers to also make their own submissions directly to IPART, to ensure local voices continue to be heard.
You can also read a copy of Murray Irrigation's recent submission to IPART’s WaterNSW draft determination below.
New collective formed to respond to region's water challenges
Murray Irrigation is among a group of local business, community and industry groups who have joined forces to develop solutions for mitigating the social and economic impacts of water buybacks.
Other organisations involved in this initiative include Edward River Council, the Deniliquin Business Chamber and the Murray Regional Strategy Group.
The group has been established ahead of a NSW Parliamentary Committee hearing in Deniliquin, which was originally scheduled to take place tomorrow (Wednesday), examining the impacts of water buybacks on regional communities.
Read more in the below joint media release.
Due to bad weather and airport closure, tomorrow's hearing in Deniliquin has been postponed until further notice (a hearing due to take place in Griffith today has similarly been delayed).
Murray Irrigation looks forward to joining local organisations to communicate the community's united position when the Parliamentary Committee convenes in Deniliquin at a later date.
Foundational Asset Condition Assessment Project Update
Murray Irrigation is continuing to make positive progress with our Foundational Asset Conditions Assessment Project (FACAP) Field Survey.
The Aerial Photogrammetry Survey is now approximately 98% completed, and the Bathymetric Survey is now approximately 85% complete.
The project team is also currently using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) aerial technology to survey more than 1,000 kilometres of channel which has been dewatered for Winter maintenance activity.
More details, including maps of areas of the network covered so far, can be found in our latest progress report below.
Murray Irrigation has also 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
Meet the Wakool Agri Services team
Nutrien Deniliquin invites all local growers to meet the team at Wakool Agri Services, Wakool Road.
Date: Thursday 12 June
Time: 5.00pm
Barbecue and refreshments will be provided.
Representatives from livestock, merchandise, real estate and fertiliser services will be on hand for a chat.
For more information, call Matt Tubb on 0407 432 710.
Riverina Sheep and Wool Expo - Save the Date
This premier one-day event will bring together Riverina Merino studs, guest studs, industry leaders and commercial breeders at Conargo, the birthplace of the modern Merino.
The event will feature stud displays, trade exhibits, and expert guest speakers.
Date: Wednesday 27 August
Location: Conargo Sports Ground
Irrigation Insights Conference - Moama
Irrigation Insights is designed to address the needs of irrigated farm systems, offering growers access to information and the latest innovations.
Conference highlights include:
- Advancements in AgTech
- Water Outlook
- Irrigated Research Insights
- Carbon Action: Practical Pathways for Growers
- GRDC Update
- Farmer Insights Panel
Date: Tuesday 22 July
Time: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Location: Rich River Golf Club, Moama
