Due to reduced stream flows, I Kym Honeychurch, pursuant to my delegated powers under section 10(1) of the Water Management Act 1999, revoke the current Opportunistic Take for the Mersey River and its Tributaries.

Water may continue to be taken by licensees under Surety 5 & 6 allocations for irrigation purposes or into storage for irrigation purposes.

This notice takes effect from 5 PM Friday, 3 July 2026.

Kym Honeychurch

Regional Water Management Officer

Note:

1. Please record meter readings and extraction amounts during this period.

Department of Natural Resources and Environment - modified: 3 July 2026, expires: 6 July 2026