Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Water Delivery Services in NSW Murray Valley
Murray Irrigation has been Australia's largest private environmental and irrigation water delivery company since 1995. Established through the NSW Government's privatisation of the Murray Valley irrigation system, we operate a gravity-fed network serving food-producing farmers and environmental sites across the NSW Murray Regulated River Water Source. Our shareholder-owned model ensures alignment with agricultural communities while maintaining strict compliance with NSW government licensing requirements. Through continuous modernisation programs like the $206 million PIIOP project, we've transformed manual systems into state-of-the-art automated infrastructure, guaranteeing precise water delivery with industry-leading efficiency.Our three-year maintenance strategy balances customer ordering flexibility with infrastructure reliability, while our fit-for-purpose control system enables real-time adjustments for optimal water distribution. With 30 years of operational experience and a commitment to zero-harm safety culture, we combine technical expertise with environmental stewardship to support sustainable agricultural production across southern Riverina.
Services
Water Delivery
Temporary Water Trade
Permanent Water Trade
Water Exchange
Water Ordering
Infrastructure Maintenance
Environmental Water Supply
Compliance Monitoring
Customer Portal Services
Irrigation Support
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of specialised expertise in Murray-Darling Basin water management
- Our $206 million modernisation program delivers water with 99.8% operational accuracy
- Three-year maintenance strategy ensures system reliability while maximising customer access
- We maintain 100% compliance with NSW environmental protection and water usage regulations
- Our zero-harm safety culture prioritises wellbeing of staff, customers and communities
Services
Water Delivery
Our gravity-fed channel network delivers water to agricultural and environmental sites across southern NSW. Automated control systems ensure precise distribution with 30-minute response times for order adjustments. Customers access water 24/7 through remote-controlled outlets monitored via our bespoke management platform.
Water Trade
We facilitate temporary and permanent water entitlement transfers through our Water Exchange platform. The system enables buyers and sellers to transact delivery entitlements and water allocations while maintaining regulatory compliance and system balance.
Infrastructure Maintenance
Our three-year rolling maintenance program ensures system reliability while maximising water availability. Scheduled works balance infrastructure renewal with customer access requirements, supported by predictive maintenance analytics and customer intention surveys.
Compliance Monitoring
We maintain strict compliance with NSW environmental and operational licenses through monthly monitoring reports and annual compliance statements. Our systems track water quality, usage patterns and discharge metrics to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Customer Portal
The Customer Portal provides 24/7 access to water ordering, account management, and trading functions. Users can monitor allocations, submit forms electronically, and access operational data including channel flows and temporary trade opportunities.
People
Phillip Snowden
Chair
Agricultural operator with mixed irrigation business near Tocumwal. Fellow of Peter Cullen Trust and Australian Institute of Company Directors graduate. Appointed to National Irrigators Council in 2021.
Geoff McLeod
Deputy Chair
Irrigation farmer with 1,900ha enterprise producing summer/winter crops. Former agricultural consultant with Melbourne University agricultural science degree. Founded Southern Growers Inc research organisation.
Ron McCalman
Chief Executive Officer
Agricultural sector leader with experience in supply chain and corporate farming. Holds EMBA from University of Sydney and AICD graduate status. Joined Murray Irrigation in 2022.
Scott Barlow
General Manager Operations
Operations leader with 25+ years in bulk irrigation industry. Holds Associate Diploma in Applied Science. Specialises in water efficiency and operational development of gravity supply networks.
Rob Kotkin-Smith
General Manager Finance
Qualified CPA with background in corporate finance and project accounting. Managed major infrastructure projects in utilities, rail and defence sectors. Joined Murray Irrigation in 2014.
Questions
What water delivery services do you provide?
We deliver irrigation and environmental water through Australia's largest private supply network using gravity-fed channels and automated control systems.
How can I trade water entitlements?
Use our Water Exchange platform for temporary trades or submit forms for permanent transfers. Both options require account registration and compliance checks.
What maintenance programs are in place?
Our three-year rolling program maintains one-third of the system annually while guaranteeing water access during critical periods.
How do I access customer services?
Use our 24/7 Customer Portal for ordering, trading and account management, or contact our Finley/Deniliquin offices directly.
What compliance standards do you meet?
We comply with NSW environmental protection licenses and water usage approvals through regular reporting and monitoring programs.
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