Talking Water - Tuesday 18 June, 2024
This week's contents
Operations
- Your Water Allocation Account
- WEX closes this Friday
- Releasing water into the drainage system
- Winter Works progress report
- Talking Water data
Business
- Board Director spotlight: Leanne Small
- Revised Whistleblower Procedure
Industry
- Irrigation Insights Conference
- Graduate Agronomy Program
Operational Update
End of 2023-24 Season Trade and your water allocation account
Customers are reminded to balance their accounts prior to the season closure at 5.00pm Tuesday 25 June. An email was sent to all customers last week with their current balances to assist in this process.
To view closure dates, information about carryover, WEX unsold water, Barmah Choke trade arrangements and the re-opening of the Customer Portal and WEX visit our website.
Water Exchange closure 21 June 2024 - Unsold water
The Water Exchange (WEX) closes this Friday 21 June.
This means any unsold water remaining on the WEX at this time is returned to relevant customer accounts in accordance with the Water Exchange Terms and Conditions.
You can then decide how to manage any megalitres to avoid forfeiture.
Options include:
- Carryover
- External transfers out of Murray Irrigation to river licences or other valleys, or
- Internal transfers.
Read the Water Exchange Terms & Conditions for more information.
Releasing water into the drainage system
Customers are reminded to seek approval before discharging water into Murray Irrigation’s drainage system.
Discharge must be via a drainage inlet and is subject to approval after completion of an application form, which can be downloaded below.
Winter Works progress report
Murray Irrigation's Winter maintenance program is currently on schedule.
As of yesterday, 54% of the 3763 work orders for Winter Works have been completed.
If you have queries, would like a site tour, or want to know more, please contact Customer Operations on 1300 138 265 or at customersupport@murrayirrigation.com.au
Talking Water data 18/06/2024
All the detailed data for Murray Irrigation allocations, delivery, channel flow and Water Exchange temporary trade 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 News
Director Spotlight
As part of our Director Spotlight series, this week Director Leanne Small discusses why collaboration is key to generating positive outcomes that can benefit both the company and the broader community.
Revised Whistleblower Procedure
Murray Irrigation has updated our Whistleblower Procedure.
You can find this revised document on our website, together with other company policies.
Industry News
Irrigation Insights Conference - Moama
Mark your calendar for Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 July for the Irrigation Farmers Networks' Irrigation Insights 2024 conference.
The goal of this event, which is being held at Moama's Rich River Golf Club Resort, is to equip farmers and industry professionals with the knowledge needed to foster sustainable and profitable irrigated farm systems.
The activities kick off on Wednesday 24 July with the Gala Dinner celebrating 25 years of irrigated RD&E, followed by the conference on 25 July.
To read more about the program and meet the speakers, head to the Irrigation Farmers Network.
Graduate Agronomy Program - Elders
Applications are now open for the Elders Graduate Agronomy Program.
This two-year entry level program is specifically designed to launch your career as an agronomist.
Within the program, participants will be exposed to both horticulture and broadacre areas to expand your knowledge of each, as well as gain a broad understanding of Elders and the agricultural industry.
To be eligible for entry into the Graduate Agronomy Program, participants need to:
- Have graduated with a relevant university degree within the last three years.
- Be willing to relocate for program rotations across Australia
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident – please note that temporary visa holders are not eligible for this program.
