Due to increased stream flows, I Tom De La Salle, pursuant to my delegated powers under section 10(1) of the Water Management Act 1999, issue a Surety 8 Flood Take for the South Esk River above Macquarie River, excluding the Nile River.
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 12.00 Midday Thursday, 11 July 2024 and will remain in force until 12.00 Midday Tuesday, 16 July 2024 or the South Esk River above Macquarie River, excluding the Nile River as measured at the Llewellyn gauging station falls below 700ML/d.
Please record meter readings and extraction amounts during this period.
Tom De La Salle
Regional Water Management Officer
Department of Natural Resources and Environment - modified: 11 July 2024, expires: 16 July 2024