• Automation of delivery system complete - The end of a decade long automation program was highlighted by Murrumbidgee Irrigation’s (MI) Chair, Tracey Valenzisi, at the organisation’s twenty sixth AGM.
  • Choose a safe place to beat the heat - With the weather heating up over the coming months, rural communities in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area are being reminded to choose a safe place to beat the heat, and not to take the risk of swimming in irrigation channels.
  • Company Overview - Check-out our updated Company Overview, which includes an operations overview, and crop areas plantings across the MIA for 2024/25.
  • Exciting time for MIA irrigators - Murrumbidgee Irrigation’s extensive works program over the winter period is now complete. The works over the past few months included automation, repairs, and scheduled maintenance to irrigation infrastructure across the region.
  • Flows ramp up as season gains momentum - Water is flowing across the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area as warmer weather and rising irrigator demand signal the start of what is shaping up to be a promising season.
  • MIA closing in on full automation - Taking advantage of the cooler months, Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) has commenced a program of automation, repairs, and scheduled maintenance to irrigation infrastructure across the region.
  • MIA one step closer to full automation - MIA one step closer to full automation
  • Murrumbidgee Irrigation looks to the future - Long serving MI CEO, Brett Jones, has announced he will finish in his role following next year’s Annual General Meeting. Mr Jones said this decision aligns with the completion of his contract and allows for a smooth and deliberate succession process.
  • Philip Holliday takes the helm at MI - This week marks a significant transition at MI, as Philip Holliday steps into the role of CEO, following the tenure of long-serving leader Brett Jones.
  • Rakali sightings common - Rakali, often referred to as Australia’s otter, are a familiar sight across the irrigation channels of the MIA. Their continued presence underscores the importance of maintaining ecological balance alongside irrigation infrastructure and offers a reminder of the interconnectedness between water delivery and biodiversity.
  • Realising the benefits of automation - The excellent progress of works to complete the automation of the MIA, was highlighted by MI Chair, Hayden Cudmore, at our 25th AGM.
  • Roach's Reservoir taking shape - Works on Roach’s enroute reservoir, near Yanco, commenced late last year, with the project set to benefit irrigators’ by complimenting the automation works already completed across the MIA.
  • UCP construction ongoing - Construction is ongoing on stage 1 of our Urban Channel Pipeline (UCP) Project, which will provide a range of benefits to the communities of Griffith and Leeton.
  • Urban Channel Pipeline Project a win for all - Murrumbidgee Irrigation has welcomed the announcement of $62.2 million in funding under the Resilient Rivers Water Infrastructure Program, to replace inefficient aging channels around Griffith and Leeton with 47.5 kilometres of new pipeline.
  • Urban Channel Pipeline Project to benefit community - MI is looking forward to kicking off the Urban Channel Pipeline Project this year, which will provide a range of benefits to the communities of Griffith and Leeton.
  • Water industry stalwart calls time on 60 year career - Water industry stalwart, John Chant, recently retired from MI, after a distinguished 60 years at the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission, Water Resources Commission and MI.
  • Winter Works keep system humming - Taking advantage of the cooler months, Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) has commenced a program of automation, repairs, and scheduled maintenance to irrigation infrastructure across the region. Our program of Winter Works is spread across the entire MIA, including structures in the Griffith and Leeton areas, as well as a surge reservoir near Yanco.