Talking Water - Tuesday 7 October 2025

This week's contents

Operations


  • Talking Water data


Business


  • Upcoming environmental watering
  • Final decision - WAMC charges


Industry


  • NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement 
  • Grower Information Night - Moulamein 
  • Berriquin Irrigators Council AGM 


Community


  • Edward River Gardens Moulamein fundraiser 
  • Ghow Swamp Community Meeting invite 






Operational Update

Talking Water data 7/10/2025

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. 

Click here to view delivery, channel flows and temporary trade data


To see the latest data for Murray system storages and rivers, including dam heights, visit the Murray Darling Basin Authority's River data page. 

Click here to view MDBA storage, dam heights and river data



The information and data provided in Talking Water is for general reference purposes only. We take best endeavours to ensure accuracy. 

Business News

Upcoming environmental watering

Environmental watering actions are set to begin across several sites in the Murray Irrigation footprint, using new infrastructure built as part of the Company’s Restoring Murray Waterways project that was funded by the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).

These actions will be delivered through new escapes, which enable improved environmental water delivery to key ecological assets across the system.

Environmental watering will commence this week in the Cochran–Jimaringle, Murrain–Yarrien, Buccaneit and Thule creeks to improve water quality in refuge pools and support riparian vegetation. 

A trial will be conducted in Gwynnes and Yarrien creeks to test the new escapes, providing valuable insights into future delivery options.

For more information, please contact:

Final decision - WAMC charges

IPART has now determined the maximum prices the NSW Government (WAMC) can charge customers for its water planning, management, and regulation services (Prices for Water Administration Ministerial Corporation (WAMC) from 1 October 2025 | IPART). These services are separate to those provided by WaterNSW. 
 
IPART has limited WAMC to an average price increase of 5% per year, plus inflation. This will result in a total increase of 21.6% - plus inflation - for the period these prices will apply, which is from 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2029.
 
Current WaterNSW charges have only been set for one year, and must be reviewed and re-set by IPART prior to 1 July 2026. 

Early consultation on this process is expected to start this month (Prices for WaterNSW regional and rural bulk water from 1 July 2026 | IPART).

Industry News

NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement  

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced last Wednesday (1 October) a 8% increase for NSW Murray General Security water entitlements. 
 
This takes the allocation total for the 2025-26 season to 18%.
 
You can read the full announcement below.

NSW DCCEEW Water Allocation Statement - 1 October 2025

You can subscribe to DCCEEW's updates by email and download its announcements here. 

Grower Information Might - Moulamein

Windarra Grain Storage and Longdarra Grain Services are hosting a Grower Information Night tomorrow (Wednesday October 8), to help growers prepare for the upcoming harvest season.

The evening will feature:


  • Guest speakers
  • Storage and handling insights
  • Marketing updates and opportunities
  • Grain variety updates.


This event is open to local growers, and anyone interested in learning more about the upcoming season.
 
When: Wednesday October 8
Location: Moulamein Bowling Club
Time: 5.00pm 

No RSVP is required

Contact Jess Russ for more information: 0436 529 589.

Berriquin Irrigators Council AGM 

The Berriquin Irrigators Council is hosting Its Annual General Meeting on Monday 27 October. 

The meeting will be held at the Finley Returned Soldiers Club, commencing at 7.00pm.

A copy of the Minutes from the group's 2024 Annual General Meeting can be found here, while a copy of the Minutes from the last General Meeting, held in April, can be found here.

If anyone has an agenda item or a question for Murray Irrigation, could you please email it to the Secretary (Wendy Brooks) by Monday 20 October: berriquinirrigators@gmail.com 

Community News

Edward River Gardens Moulamein - Major Fundraiser

The Edward River Gardens (Moulamein Retirement Village) is raising funds to upgrade and improve its facilities.

There is a brand new car up for grabs as part of the fundraising campaign, generously donated by a very kind local Moulamein resident.

Every raffle ticket sold helps the community continue to provide care and connection for Moulamein residents.

First prize: Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Sedan Hybrid 



Second prize: $5,000 travel voucher

Click on the button below to purchase tickets. 


Purchase your raffle tickets here

Ghow Swamp Community Meeting invite

The Australian Government is currently assessing Ghow Swamp for inclusion in the National Heritage List.
 
The Department will be hosting two drop-in sessions about the listing on Wednesday, 22 October, at Gunbower and Echuca. The details are as follows: 
Wednesday, 22 October
10:00am -1:00pm
Gunbower Workshop Cafe
3-5 Main Street, Gunbower
 
Wednesday, 22 October
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Echuca Library
310 Hare Street, Echuca 
These drop-in sessions are an opportunity for community members to:



  • Hear from representatives from the Australian Government and Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation about why Ghow Swamp is being considered for the National Heritage List; and
  • Ask questions about the process and what it means for the community.

 
Further information on the National Heritage List is available at Australia's National Heritage List - DCCEEW. Alternatively, contact Cathy Pryor, Senior Heritage and Policy Officer: heritage@dcceew.gov.au


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