Murrumbidgee Irrigation facts for kids
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| Unlisted Public Company | |
| Industry | Irrigation Water Management |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Griffith, Australia, Leeton, Australia |
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Key people
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Nayce Dalton, Chairman Brett Jones, Chief Executive Officer |
| Products | Irrigation Water |
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Operating income
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A$40 million |
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Number of employees
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150 |
Murrumbidgee Irrigation Limited (MI) is a company in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of five private companies that help deliver water for farming. MI provides water for irrigation and manages drainage services. These services are for a large area known as the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA). The company manages water systems worth about A$500 million. It also helps manage water rights for farmers.
How the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Began
The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) was created in 1912. This happened after the Burrinjuck Dam was built. The dam is located in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains. The first idea for the MIA was to use gravity to move water. This water would flow from the Murrumbidgee River to farms near Yanco.
Growing the Water System
The water system expanded further in the 1970s. This growth came after the large Snowy Mountains Scheme was completed. The Blowering Dam was also built during this time. These projects helped bring more water to the MIA.
Becoming a Private Company
In 1999, the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area changed how it was managed. The Government of New South Wales no longer owned it. Instead, it became a private company. This company is owned by the farmers who use its water. They are called irrigators.
