CORURGAN COMMENT
ALLOCATION INCREASE TO 15%
Following an increase in allocation by the NSW Office of Water by 1%, the Corurgan Internal Allocation has been increased to 16% or 32 Megalitres per Water Right. The next allocation assessment is due on the 15th March 2010.
CHANNEL FILLCEASED
Channel filling ceased on the 8th March , we will only resume pumping according to the irrigation orders received, therefore we are unable to predict if we will continue pumping into April or not. Water will not be supplied through wheels at a rate less than 2 revs per minute.
BLUE GREEN ALGAE ALERT
There is currently a RED ALERT WARNING in place for the Murray River from Hume Dam to Barham. A “Red Alert Warning” means that water may pose a threat to livestock and that the water is unsuitable for drinking, recreational use and skin contact should be avoided. Landholders should assume that Corurgan Channels will be affected by the Algal bloom. A useful link in relation to Blue-green algae is www.water.nsw.gov.au/Water-Management/Water-quality/Algal-information/default.aspx
CARRYOVER
If you do not use or trade your 09/10 water allocation, whatever water you have left will be automatically carried over in full to the 2010/11 irrigation season, subject to any restrictions that may be put in place by NSW Office of Water (NOW) at any time.
TRADING
You are reminded that trading of water entitlements is permissible either internally or externally on a permanent or temporary basis. You may organise trading directly with a Corurgan Member( and avoid any fees),but you still require Corurgan office approval, or via any water trader or broker, your external trade has to be approved by this office prior to the transfer application proceeding to NSW State Water for approval. Agents or brokers who are familiar with Corurgan’s activity include Waterfind P/L1800 890 285, Sunraysia Water Exchange or Deacon Real Estate 03 50272517, Elders and local traders in Finley and Cobram. Members with outstanding accounts who wish to trade should make arrangements with the office prior to trade being organized.
The Corurgan Office will not participate in the organization of trades apart from facilitating whatever necessary paperwork is required. There are a number of Corurgan Members who would prefer to trade internally, if you are thinking about purchasing please let the water traders or brokers know that you are interested.