Talking Water - Tuesday 19 August 2025
This week's contents
Operations
- Season Outlook Briefings
- Talking Water data
Business
- Member Director Election reminder
- Deni business award win
- Public review into the 450 GL
- 30 years of Murray Irrigation feature - PIIOP
Industry
- NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement
- WMLIG natural assets workshop - Barham
- Soil pit discussion - Deniliquin
Operational Update
Murray Irrigation Season Outlook Briefings
Please be reminded to register for an upcoming Murray Irrigation Season Outlook Briefing.
These events are designed to equip you with valuable insights and resources from industry experts, enabling you to make well-informed decisions for the season ahead.
Murray Irrigation will also be hosting an information booth at each event, so come along with any permanent or water trade enquiries and speak to the team for on the spot advice!
Please click the 'RSVP here' link below to register your attendance by Friday 29 August.
Further information, including the program, please visit our webpage below or contact Customer Operations on 1300 138 265.
Talking Water data 19/08/2025
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
Member Director Election reminder
Murray Irrigation has received four eligible nominations for two Member Director positions on the company's Board.
A Member Director election will be conducted via electronic voting between 1 September and 29 September 2025.
To be eligible to vote, shareholders must have paid all accounts presently due and payable by 5.00pm next Thursday 28 August 2025. This is a requirement of the Company’s Constitution.
Shareholders who have a formal payment arrangement in place and are meeting the terms of their arrangement as at 5.00pm Thursday 28 August 2025 will be eligible to vote.
If you are unsure if your accounts are up to date, please contact the Customer Experience Team on 1300 138 265.
Details on how to vote, together with each candidate statement, will be sent to all shareholders and be made available on the company’s website prior to voting commencing at 9:00am on Monday, 1 September 2025.
Read our previous company announcement below for more.
Deni business award win
Members of Murray Irrigation's Customer Experience Team, Jayne Crompton and Charlee Pitt, are pictured with Board Director Noel Graham at Friday night's awards ceremony.
Murray Irrigation was honoured to be presented the Excellence in Customer Service (Large Business) Award at Friday night's Deniliquin Business Chamber Excellence Awards.
Delivering exceptional customer service is a priority for Muray Irrigation, and it is wonderful to see our team recognised for their efforts and ongoing commitment in this regard.
Thank you to the Deniliquin Business Chamber for hosting this fantastic awards night, which celebrates all that is great about the local business community.
Public review into the 450 GL
The 450 GL is currently the focus of an independent, public review.
This is a valuable opportunity for Murray Irrigation to put our position on the record. We do not support, and will not assist with, buy-backs in our footprint.
You can read our submission to this review below.
30 years of Murray Irrigation feature - PIIOP
This year marks 30 years since Murray Irrigation was privatised.
This article - the latest in our series highlighting important projects and milestones in the company's history - looks at the Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program (PIIOP) and the significant improvements it has brought to water delivery efficiency in the footprint.
Industry News
Latest NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement
The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced on Friday 15 August a 1% increase for NSW Murray General Security water entitlements.
This takes the allocation total for the 2025-26 season to 3%.
You can read the full announcement below.
You can subscribe to DCCEEW's updates by email and download its announcements here.
Find out what's hiding on your farm
Discover how your natural assets may open doors to five distinct opportunity pools for diversified income, capital gains, savings, grants, premiums, and collaborations.
Join the Western Murray Land Improvement Group and expert speakers Robert Pekin, from Food Connect, Andrew Ward from Regen Farmers Mutual, Christie Clarke from The Pollination Group and Emily Wilson from Murray Local Land Services to explore these opportunities in:
- Environmental Markets, Government Grants & Extension Services
- Premium Supply Chain Opportunities
- Local Economy Networks
- Philanthropy & Impact Investment
- Hybrid & Emerging Opportunities
When: Wednesday 27 August
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm
Where: Barham Golf Club, Barham NSW
Cost: Free (includes catering)
Soil Pit- Deniliquin Research Site
Join the Irrigation Farmers Network at its new research trial site in Deniliquin to hear from respected soil scientist Dr Cassandra Schefe, who will be giving practical advice about building soil health, emissions and how to future proof your farming business.
Dr Schefe is passionate about helping farmers improve their productivity while ensuring they are sustainable now and into the future.
Participants will start the day in the soil pit before moving to the classroom (on-site) for discussion.
Where: Friday 22 August
Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Where: Deniliquin Research Site, 290 Todds Rd
Cost: Free. Morning tea and lunch provided
