Irrigation modernisation means using the latest technology to create a world’s best practice irrigation system.
NVIRP is the biggest investment of its kind in Australia and will be the most significant upgrade to the region’s irrigation infrastructure in its 100-year history with automated technology and repairs to outdated channels dramatically improving water delivery and efficiency.
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It is estimated that up to 900GL (Long Term Cap Equivalent) of water in the Goulburn Murray irrigation system is lost through leaks, evaporation and other inefficiencies. Irrigation modernisation will improve water delivery management and irrigation services and recover much of the water now being lost.
Modern channel automation technology is sensitive enough to detect discrepancies in water delivery and to identify where maintenance is required. Critical water level and flow monitoring via automated gates ensure precise amounts of water are delivered when and where they are needed, shortening ordering times and providing more consistent and reliable delivery of water to irrigators.
Irrigation renewal means irrigators will manage their businesses confidently knowing their water delivery is accurate and delivered at the requested time. This confidence will extend beyond the farm. It will fuel the region’s future, attracting investment and business, creating new jobs and pumping millions of dollars into the local economy, further boosting regional development.