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SERVICES

Based locally in Donnybrook, Preston Valley Irrigation Cooperative facilitates the supply of water to irrigators with access to the Preston River. We will supply water for the irrigation of pasture and crops and for the watering of stock and gardens by way of releases from the Glen Mervyn Dam.
These releases will be made under agreements between the Co-operative and the Water Corporation.

OUR SERVICES

Information to Prospective Irrigators

  • Commercial
Proposed commercial irrigators are required to purchase shares to equate to the required water entitlement.
Proposed commercial irrigators will be required to purchase 10 x $1 shares for every megalitre of water allocated as a one off payment for entitlement to water allocation. Commercial Irrigators will be charged a fee per megalitre allocated, during the irrigation season. The fee is reviewed annually to keep in line with inflation.
  • Domestic
Persons wishing to purchase water for Stock and Garden use only are required to register with Preston Valley Irrigation Co-operative as a domestic user.


The Irrigation Season

Preston Valley Irrigation advises all water users of the season commencement date and closure date by mail and/or notification in local newspapers. The Board of Management, following consultation with irrigators regarding watering needs and observation of the Preston River flow, will determine the appropriate opening and closing dates each season.

Customer Contact

The Co-operative is commited to involving its irrigators on issues relating to its operations and services. The co-operative holds annual meetings in accordance with the Articles of the Co-operative and also holds general meetings with irrigator representatives if requested to do so or in the case of issues arising that may need irrigator input or discussion. The co-operative undertakes to deal with your inquiry , complaint or requests promptly and advise you of any delays which may be necessary in resolving any issues you may raise.
Learn more about our irrigation services, call 08 97 310 152.
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