Agriculture
24 April, 2023
Irrigation season end looms
GOULBURN Murray Water’s irrigation season will end in three weeks. The three-month shutdown from May 15 will see GMW conduct maintenance works on its channels and assets. Water delivery services general manager Warren Blyth said it was important...
GOULBURN Murray Water’s irrigation season will end in three weeks.
The three-month shutdown from May 15 will see GMW conduct maintenance works on its channels and assets.
Water delivery services general manager Warren Blyth said it was important customers were prepared for the irrigation off-season.
“During the irrigation off-season, we lower and dewater channels to treat weeds, remove silt, remediate channel banks, and repair assets,” he said.
“This crucial work helps GMW deliver water efficiently and effectively during the irrigation season ensuring we meet our service standards across the distribution network.
“Channels can be lowered at any point during the three month off-season, so customers who still need water during this time should make alternate arrangements to secure their water, such as filling their tanks and dams.
“GMW cannot guarantee that you will have access to water from the channel network for domestic and stock or irrigation purposes.”
GMW also said customers should be aware of any blue-green algae alerts in their area, particularly if they are planning to fill on-farm channels.
Irrigators have until May 10 to submit water orders to ensure delivery and the 2023-2024 season will open for orders in August.