MDBA Inquiry interim report date extended
Please be aware that the date for the ACCC to provide an interim report to the Treasurer has been extended from 31 May 2020 to 30 June 2020. Stakeholders are encouraged to make a submission in response to the issues raised in the interim report when it is released. The ACCC will complete the inquiry.
Read moreNSW Groundwater allocation statement
DPIE bought out the following announcement in relation to groundwater allocations for the 2020-2021 water season. The graph down the bottom shows groundwater sources that could expect reduced allocations on 1 July 2020 NSW Groundwater allocation statement; Water allocation update The extreme dry conditions experienced for the last two to three years across NSW continued.
Read moreWebinar: findings of Inquiry into water sharing arrangements in the southern Murray-Darling Basin
Dear Stakeholder, The Interim Inspector-General Murray-Darling Basin Water Resources, Mr Mick Keelty, invites you to attend a Webinar to present the findings from the recent Inquiry undertaken into water sharing arrangements in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. The Webinar will be held on May 21, 2020 at 9:00 AM AEST. To attend please register here (noting.
Read moreGMW End of Season Planning and Seasonal Outlook webinar – 15 May 2020
In a first for GMW, all customers are invited to join an interactive webinar on Friday 15 May 2020 from 2-3pm. This webinar will further explain options on unused water and then the Northern Victoria Resource Manager will present on the latest outlook for the 2020/21 irrigation season. The webinar is a chance for irrigators.
Read moreWater market fundamentals webinar – how to make it work for you
Water Market Fundamentals – how to make it work for you Primary Industries and Regions South Australia presents an online workshop designed to assist South Australian irrigators to gain confidence in successfully navigating the River Murray water market. This workshop will offer simple and practical strategies to assist irrigators in planning and achieving better outcomes.
Read moreSupplementary Water Access for Murrumbidgee
Department of Primary Industies and Environment – Water has announced a limited period of access to supplementary water for the Murrumbidgee River and Yanco/Billabong Creek systems. This follows rainfall over some parts of tributary catchments especially around Tumut River. However, the available volume is small and access will therefore be limited to ensure all interested.
Read moreMay Water Allocation Statements
15th May Lachlan allocations remain unchanged Murrumbidgee General Security increases from 6% to 11% New South Wales Murray General Security receives an allocation of 3% 13th May 2020 Macquarie now has enough resource to repeal suspended water sharing plan rules and provide full allocation of 100% to High Security licence holders. General Security still remains.
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