Maintaining the network
16 June 2026
The cooler months provide an important window each year to carry out essential maintenance and upgrades across the water delivery network.
WaterNSW will begin maintenance works at Gogelderie Weir (Sturt Canal) this week, following a short delay to accommodate the recent Surplus Water Event. Works at Berembed Weir (Main Canal) are scheduled to begin in July.
To reduce disruption, we are coordinating essential maintenance, capital works, and the Urban Channel Pipeline (UCP) Project alongside these activities. By aligning works where possible, we can minimise the number of shutdowns required and reduce the overall time customers are without water.
While we’re working hard to limit impacts, some temporary shutdowns will still be necessary.
If works are planned in your area, you’ll receive an SMS ahead of time with the expected shutdown period, along with a follow-up message once water supply is restored. There will be no water available during shutdowns, so we encourage you to plan your water use in advance.
To assist with planning and minimise disruptions, please place water orders ASAP via MI Connect.
Click here for information on current and upcoming shutdowns
maintaining mi network factsheet
Work with us to manage weeds
We’re here to support customers who want to reduce or manage weeds on channel banks next to their properties. When done safely, mechanical or chemical controls can improve both farm operations and irrigation access.
We have started using a weed harvester that is helping us to stay ahead of the game with weed management. With an array of attachment tools for aquatic harvesting, excavating, and dredging the harvester is equipped to do it all.
The harvester works on land and water and allows the operator to work in hard to access areas. It rotates on an axis which provides manoeuvrability in tight spaces and is gentle on sensitive areas.
The main weeds that will be targeted include (but are not limited to) Cumbungi, Pond weed, Ribbon weed, and Parrots feather.
Weed Harvester in action.
Our maintenance focus is on supply constraints and safety issues relating to access to our infrastructure.
We appreciate that many customers like to control weeds on land adjacent to their property, which may include areas around MI infrastructure. If you are considering weed control on MI land, please contact us first we can work together.
Access our weed management fact sheet below for more information.
weed management factsheet