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BGA detected at Werribee Weir
Southern Rural Water announced today that a Blue Green Algae (BGA) bloom has been detected in Werribee Weir. Irrigators are being encouraged to take extra care to avoid spray drift and inhaling contaminated water. Farmers are encouraged to provide an alternative...
MID irrigators get 20% low reliability water
In the final allocation review for the season, Southern Rural Water has announced a 20% low reliability allocation for the Macalister Irrigation District, providing a welcome boost to the end of the season. This allows MID farmers to order water on 20% of their low...
Contract announced for MID2030 Stage 2 – Tinamba
The construction contract for Stage 2 of the $60M Macalister Irrigation District Modernisation Project has been signed with National Australia Pipelines Pty Ltd (NAP). This stage of the project will replace approximately 20km of irrigation channels in the Tinamba area...
WBMCCC call for nominations
Want to contribute as the voice of district irrigation customers? Southern Rural Water (SRW) is inviting interested customers from within the Werribee Irrigation District (three vacancies) and Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District (two vacancies) to apply for positions on...
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