Committees
Committees are an important part of our business process, providing advice and guidance to our board.
Customer Service Advisory Committees (rural)
Our Customer Service Advisory Committees (CSACs) provide advice to our board and management on a range of water and service-related matters – including:
- corporate planning
- maintenance priorities
- capital expenditure requirements
- service levels
- tariff changes and billing regimes
- any other matters of mutual interest referred by our board.
CSACs membership
There are 6 CSACs, each with 6 members.
Each CSAC represents an irrigation district – Red Cliffs, Merbein, Robinvale and Mildura – as well as the Millewa Waterworks District and Private Diverters.
Current CSACs members
Irrigation district | CSAC members |
Red Cliffs | Ashley Dawson, Giovanni Paolucci, Matt Ryan, John Strangio, Tim Milner |
Merbein | David Beard, Andrew Hudson, Richard Wells, Stephen Bennett |
Robinvale | Ian Boyd, Ken Stringer, Anthony Molluso |
Mildura (FMID) | Steven Frasca, Fred Frasca, Peter Middleton, Don Marciano, Michael Scullino |
Private Diverters | Anthony Spiers, Tim Millen, Terri-Anne Wilson |
Millewa | Allen Harmer, Neil Boord, Ron Hards, Colin Hunt, Annette Lambert, Kimberley Rowe |
Nominations for CSACs
Nominations for rural customers to be appointed as members of a CSAC follow Section 122C of the Water Act 1989.
We value diversity and encourage applications from irrigators with a broad range of backgrounds and experience – including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Current vacancies on CSACs
Nominations are currently open for these CSACs:
- Red Cliffs Irrigation District – 1 member
- Merbein Irrigation District – 2 members
- Mildura Irrigation District – 1 member
- Robinvale Irrigation District – 3 members
- Private Diverters – 3 members
How to nominate
To nominate, complete a nomination form. To discuss your nomination, contact our Customer and Stakeholder Liaison on 1800 808 830.
CSAC Candidate Information Pack
Approved Statutory Declaration Witness List
CSAC Nomination of Representative Form (only required if NOT a property owner)
Strategic Advisory Committee (rural)
Our Strategic Advisory Committee (SAC) provides guidance and advice to the board on strategy, policy or industry matters that affect irrigation customers and Lower Murray Water generally.
SAC membership
The SAC has 12 democratically elected members.
Two members are elected from each irrigation district – Red Cliffs, Mildura, Merbein and Robinvale – as well as the Millewa Waterworks District and Private Diverters.
Current SAC members
Irrigation district | SAC members |
Red Cliffs | John Paolucci, Greg Milner |
Merebin | Stephen Bennett, Richard Wells |
Robinvale | Robert Albanese |
Mildura | Frank Dimasi, Zoe Dichiera |
Private Diverters | |
Millewa | Ron Hards |
Nominations for SAC
Nominations for rural customers to be appointed as members of a SAC follow Section 122C of the Water Act 1989.
We value diversity and encourage applications from irrigators with a broad range of backgrounds and experience – including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Current vacancies on SAC
Nominations are currently open for these SACs:
- Millewa Waterworks District – 1 member
- Robinvale Irrigation District – 1 member
- Private diverters – 2 members
How to nominate
To nominate, complete a nomination form. To discuss your nomination, contact our Customer and Stakeholder Liaison on 1800 808 830.
SAC Candidate Information Pack