Due to a large amount of rainfall in the upper catchment, I Elijah Atherton, pursuant to my delegated powers under section 10(1) of the Water Management Act 1999, issue a Surety 8 Flood Take for the Meander River including Liffey River, Quamby Brook, Western Creek and its Tributaries.
Water may now be taken by licensees under Surety 8 allocations for irrigation purposes or into storage for irrigation purposes.
This notice takes effect from 12 Midday Thursday, 20 August 2026 and will remain in force until 12 Midday Monday, 24 August 2026
Elijah Atherton
Regional Water Management Officer
Note: 1. Please record meter readings and extraction amounts during this period.
Department of Natural Resources and Environment - modified: 20 August 2026, expires: 26 August 2026