Projects

Automation Works

Customers will experience the benefits of a fully automated system this season, with the final touches being put on the small number of remaining outlet upgrades.

To ensure that there are minimal supply interruptions we have been using shields, like in the above photo. If you are in an area where these works are occurring, there is no need for you to do anything. We will be in touch. 

Roach’s nears finish line

Electrical works at Roach’s Reservoir getting high voltage power to the site and the pumps, will be completed in December.

Once these works are complete, we will recommence filling the 5,000ML reservoir, with the project now due for completion by early 2025.

Urban Channel Pipeline Project

Planning is underway for the $62.2 million Urban Channel Pipeline Project under the Resilient Rivers Water Infrastructure Program, to replace inefficient aging channels around Griffith and Leeton with 47.5 kilometres of new pipeline.

We have also submitted funding applications for further projects to make sure that our area can make the most out of the available water in the future. The applications received NSW government approval last week and will be submitted through to the Commonwealth government this week.

Customer Operations Centre hours increase

Our Customer Operations Centre hours have been extended to 4am-11pm, 7-days a week during the peak season to align with customer demand.

Contacting us about your water order is as simple as calling 02 6962 0200 and pressing 1 when prompted. As usual we are available for Supply and Drainage emergency's outside of Customer Operations Centre hours- simply follow the same process as above and you will be diverted to our after hours on-call.

Residential Connections Program

Our Residential Connections supply product is for customers with water entitlements who require water to be used on an area up to 1 Ha.

We have a support package available to help existing customers who choose to transition to a Residential Connection. Our Customer Engagement Officers are in the process of contacting eligible customers.

Check out our fact sheet for more information.
 

Automating the MIA Project Overview

In January 2022, we welcomed the announcement of $126.48 million in funding under the State led Off-farm Efficiency Program, to finalise our automation works.

The project will upgrade 1,500 metered outlets, automate 360 regulators, refurbish 20 kilometres of open earth channels and construct a new 5,000 ML surge reservoir that together will generate 6.3 GL per year of water savings for the environment and 1.1 GL for water users and the community.

This project will complete the modernisation of the MIA and provide the region with a modern, reliable and efficient water supply. This funding is a key enabler to improving farm productivity and crop yields that support the continued growth and prosperity of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.

It is a win for everyone, with flow on economic benefits throughout the community, while also delivering significant water savings for the environment. We need to be ready to support our customers though seasons of vastly changing water availability, and these automation works are key to ensuring that we can meet these challenges whilst ensuring our system runs efficiently. 

The project commenced at the end of the 2021/22 irrigation season and will be delivered by the end of 2024.