Murrumbidgee Irrigation April 2019 newsletter

Yanco Winter Works 2019: supply interruptions from the end of May

We have an extensive works program planned for the 2019 winter period including more automation, some channel lining and structure upgrades. 

Like last year, our focus will be on minimising impacts to water supply where possible.

Our engagement team have already started talking to customers in impacted areas.

Lake View Branch Canal (LVBC) expansion: This project has been rescoped to run over two years. This year we will upgrade the Beltrame and Leagues Club Regulators. Works will commence at the start of June for completion by the end of July.

Golgelderie Branch Canal 2 (GBC2): this project involves the automation of structures escapes and offtakes on a section of the GBC2. Works will commence at the start of June for completion by the end of July.

Mirrool Creek Branch Canal (MCBC): this project will rectify ongoing performance issues with the upper pools of the MCBC. Works include the addition of Flume Gates to the first 12 regulators after the offtake to improve control of flows. Works will commence at the start of June for completion by the end of July.

Yanco S&D pumped pipeline system: construction on Stage 2 of the Yanco Stock & Domestic Project commenced in April and will be completed by the end of July, in a continuation of the works started last year. Several channels will be removed, and this has given the opportunity for some customers who no longer need stock and domestic access to exit the system.

Warburn Channel Lining: Lateral 258 will be lined in the upcoming winter works period. Works also include desilting, and channel bank restoration. Works will commence at the start of June for completion by the end of July.

Outlet program: as part of our modernisation program we are installing new, and upgrading, metered farm outlets so they are automation ready.  These works will increase over the winter period to fit in around other works.

For further information and updates on the progress of works, see our website or contact us on (02) 6962 0200.

Contracts changes

We have made some changes to our Water Entitlements and Water Delivery Contracts. These changes will take effect from 1 July 2019 and include:

• Updates to reflect legislative changes
• Simplifying language, reducing duplication and improving alignment with the supporting rules, and
• Administrative and grammatical changes.

You can see the full list of changes and revised contracts on our website:
www.mirrigation.com.au/Customers/Contracts-Rules

Fixed charges

Fixed charges accounts will be issued in May. If you’d like to discuss payment options, including payment plans, contact us on 6962 0200.

Water trading deadlines

Season Close dates for water allocation trading:

• Murrumbidgee Regulated Water Interstate – 11.59pm Tuesday, 30 April 2019
• Murrumbidgee Regulated Intravalley – 11.59pm Friday, 31 May 201
• Internal MI customer to customer – 11.59pm Friday, 28 June 2019

Suicide Prevention Workshop

Wesley LifeForce will be conducting a Suicide Prevention Workshop at Griffith Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Jondaryan Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680 on Thursday 23 May 2019 from 12pm – 4.30pm.

There is no charge to attend the workshop. The program helps participants recognise when a person may be having thoughts of suicide and provides strategies to intervene and assist them.

If you know of any individuals or groups who may be interested in attending this workshop, please ask them to register using this link: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/wesley-lifeforce-suicide-prevention-half-day-workshop-griffith-nsw-tickets-57945171568.

The training is open to community members aged over 18 years.

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