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Outlook for water allocations & spill in 2013/14 | 16/05/2013

Please see the latest information on the outlook for water allocations and the likelihood for spill in the coming 2013/14 season.

Sunraysia Modernisation Plan Written Feedback | 16/05/2013

Please see the written feedback provided to Lower Murray Water from our 6 customer meetings held across the Merbein, Mildura and Red Cliffs Districts in early May.

LMW Presentations to ESC on Water Plan 3 Draft Determination | 14/05/2013

Please see the attached Powerpoint presentations which were given at the ESC forums last night. There is an Urban presentation and a Rural one.

Updated Winter Schedule due to dry conditions | 3/05/2013

Please see the revised Winter Irrigation Schedule for all irrigation districts. We have changed our schedule now to keep the channels topped up and to also have irrigation water available on all weekends in May. Please see revised schedule

Ballot Order for Stratgic Advisory Committee Election | 23/04/2013

The drawing of the names for the Ballot Order occurred yesterday by an independent Returning Officer for the new Stratgic Advisory Committee. The nominees and their ballot position can be found here. Lower Murray Water is very happy to see a field of 16 nominees for the 8 positions on the new committee.

Urban Water Usage in Mildura, Swan Hill & Kerang Jumps | 9/04/2013

Managing Director, Ron Leamon, has today advised that there has been a major increase in water usage in the urban areas serviced by Lower Murray Water.

“Compared to the same period last year within our Urban region there has been an increase of 2,539,670 kilolitres in water used by customers.”

New Irrigation Committee Structure Agreed | 17/01/2013

Lower Murray Water Acting Chair Kay Martin today announced that significant progress has been achieved toward implementing new arrangements for irrigation customer representation in Sunraysia. See Media Release

Declaration of Low Risk of Spill for Murray System | 10/01/2013

The Resource Manager for northern Victorian regulated water systems today announced that water held in spillable water accounts (SWAs) in the Murray system is now available for use or trade following the declaration of a low risk of spill. See Media Release

LMW Change in Irrigation Representation | 4/12/2012

The Board today announced that we are seeking a higher level of strategic input from our irrigation customers. We will be commencing discussions with the irrigation community about the possibility of creating a new, single democratically elected committee who will have a role in providing direct input into the irrigation systems, pricing and service delivery for all of the Sunraysia pumped districts. See Media Release

LMW 2011/2012 Annual Report Released | 24/09/2012

Chair of Lower Murray Water (LMW), Leonie Burrows today advised of the release of the LMW Annual Report for 2011/12. Media Release.

New Appointments to Lower Murray Water board | 19/09/2012

Water Minister Peter Walsh has announced the appointment of two new Directors to the board of Lower Murray Water. Media release.

Winners annouced for BPAY Competition | 5/09/2012

LMW in conjunction with BPAY have now drawn two winners in the first of two draws for the $1000 cash. Customers who register for BPAY View and nominate to receive their water bill electronically automatically go into the draw for $1000 cash. For more information about how to enter visit our BPAY View webpage.

State Award for Thurla Farms | 27/08/2012

Thurla Farms receives State recognition for innovation in water use. The Rural Water Innovation Awards held in Melbourne saw Thurla Farms take out the award for 'Outstanding Excellence in Innovation".

Water Plan Three Consultation drafts | 5/06/2012

Drafts for Urban and Rural Businesses now available for comment

Winter Irrigation Pumping Guide 2012 | 29/05/2012

Irrigation Districts Winter Pumping Guide for 2012 available

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