May heralds the start of our winter works program across our irrigation districts. In this window, we carry out the upgrades and maintenance work that keeps water flowing smoothly through and during the irrigation season.
There’s a saying that goes: “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. Working with West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority and Agriculture Victoria on modernising the Macalister Irrigation District, we’ve found this to be true.
Dairy farmer James Clyne cuts a different figure now to when we spoke to him last winter when the Newry pipeline was being installed. He’s got a spring in his step because modernisation is making a big difference to his quality of life.
We’re fixing and improving our network across our region, including starting work on the final stage of the multimillion-dollar infrastructure modernisation project in Werribee’s Irrigation District and delivering several projects in the Macalister Irrigation District.
Southern Rural Water has completed the Newry Pipeline upgrade as part of a region building infrastructure program that primes Gippsland farmers for future success.
Meeting our future water needs is challenging. However, we’re confident by partnering with the right people, embracing technology, and making smart, evidence-based decisions we can deliver long-term sustainable water for all users.
More growers in Werribee can look forward to a more efficient and secure water supply with the completion of the Werribee Irrigation District Stage 4 modernisation.
Southern Rural Water is delivering on its once-in-a-generation investment in modern infrastructure with modernisation projects in Newry, Werribee and Bacchus Marsh.
Veteran farmer, Rob Hornby, is embracing high-tech on-farm improvements made possible by our new Newry pipeline.
