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New automation irrigation channel trial

by Pumps Journalist
April 21, 2017
in Irrigation, News, Projects
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The Irrigation Research and Extension Committee (IREC) and Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) are working together on a pilot automation trial project for irrigation supply channels, with potential for expansion across the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA).

Trial sites have been established on irrigation properties adjacent to MI’s channel system in Gogeldrie, with automated gates fitted to existing metered outlets.

IREC Chairman Rob Houghton said that a number of other potential automation sites across the MIA had already been identified.

“This project could be a real game changer for many farmers in the region,” Mr Houghton said.

“While not all areas are suitable for automation, MI have identified up to 400 sites where automated gates could be retrofitted to existing outlets.”

Results from the trial will be used by MI to inform future investment, including as part of round three of the Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operator’s Program (PIIOP3).

MI received $84.9 million in funding in June 2016 under PIIOP3, taking total investment by the Australian Government under the PIIOP in the MIA to $309.5 million.

“The trial will demonstrate the benefits of automation technology and quantify network cost savings,” MI CEO Brett Jones said.

“There will be opportunities to expand the trial across the region when the trial has been successfully completed.

“This will compliment significant water delivery system improvements that are currently being delivered under previous funding rounds.

“Our customers want value, and this funding enables us to deliver water to them through a more efficient and responsive irrigation network.”

Mr Jones said a key benefit of automation is the ability to provide a greater degree of control over water flows required to meet changing water demand patterns.

“Projects to automate the main supply channels will allow the delivery system to be operated at greater flow rates with the ability to satisfy customer demand for shorter and more intense periods of irrigation,” Mr Jones said.

Part of MI’s focus is to work together in partnership with bodies such as IREC to grow the value of agricultural production in the region.

“Our vision is to grow our future together with customers and the community,” Mr Jones said.

“This automation project will assist to improve farm productivity and crop yields which support the continued growth and prosperity of the MIA.”

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