SWC to Improve Water Efficiency at Murrumbidgee Valley

Water utility State Water Corporation (SWC) has commenced work at Murrumbidgee valley in New South Wales, Australia, in a bid to enhance water management services in the region.

The project has secured A$65m ($70m) from the Water for Rivers Project for the upgrades and improvements.

Work will involve river management and water efficiency, improving metering and upgrades to key waterways and storages to minimise evaporation and other losses at Yanco Creek, Bundigerry Creek and Old Man Creek.

NSW, Victorian and Commonwealth governments have together implemented the Water for Rivers Project to restore flows to the Snowy and Murray Rivers and manage water resources.

The work is expected to be complete by June 2012.