Operations update

Split Rock Releases

Upper Namoi

27 March 2020

Update on Releases from Split Rock Dam WaterNSW is advising customers and stakeholders that releases from Split Rock Dam will recommence from Monday 30 March 2020.

The recent inflows into Split Rock Dam have increased the total storage volume to over 19,000 ML.

Releases will be used to supply water orders in the from Split Rock Dam to the junction with the . For customers located on the Namoi River (below Manilla), water orders will be supplied (were possible) using the inflows from the Namoi Unregulated River.

Customers wishing to take water from their high security, general security or stock and domestic licences are reminded to place an order for their water.

Planning Water Releases WaterNSW would like to ensure that water releases are undertaken in the most efficient manner possible as this helps to extend the longevity of supply. To assist WaterNSW with planning water releases, customers with available carryover water are encouraged to email their future planned water orders to Customer.Helpdesk@.com.au. In the email, please indicate the following information:

• Name, contact details and licence number/s

• River section – above or below Manilla

• Approximate weekly demand through to the end of June 2020

• If pulse releases and intermittent supply will suit your needs, please indicate the maximum duration between taking water and any other relevant information that will help us understand your water needs.

WaterNSW ABN 21 147 934 787 169 Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2150 PO Box 398, Parramatta NSW 2124 T 1300 662 077 E [email protected] waternsw.com.au

Temporary Water Restrictions The temporary water restrictions announced by DPIE-W in late 2019 and early 2020 have now all been removed or have expired. Further information can be found at https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/water/allocations-availability/temporary-water-restrictions

DPIE-W have also eased the drought stage criticality from Stage 4 (critical) to stage 3 (severe). Under the NSW Government’s Extreme Events Policy, Stage 3 means that only high priority demands are able to be met as well as restricted remaining general security account water. More information is available at https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/187703/Extreme-Events-policy.pdf

More information Please visit our website for more information at waternsw.com.au/supply/regional-nsw/customer- notices. For more information on this event, phone us on 1300 662 077 or email us at [email protected].

Authorised by

Andrew Scott Water Systems Operations Manager, North

WaterNSW ABN 21 147 934 787 169 Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2150 PO Box 398, Parramatta NSW 2124 T 1300 662 077 E [email protected] waternsw.com.au