This page provides information on watering actions taking place in the Gwydir Valley this water year. We’ve grouped them by status: planned or on hold, in progress, and completed.
For watering actions completed in previous water years, visit Past water use.
Note, the figures and dates provided in the tables may be estimates only. 'CEW' refers to Commonwealth environmental water.
Planned or on hold
Table 1 lists watering actions that are planned or on hold in the Gwydir Valley.
Location | Status | Estimated water (ML) | Relevant dates | Objectives |
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Mallowa Creek |
Yet to commence |
CEW use: up to 10,000 ML |
Early Summer 2023 |
|
Carole Creek and Mehi River |
Yet commence |
CEW use: up to 10,000 ML (plus up to 20,450 ML of supplementary water) |
Autumn 2024 |
|
In progress
Table 2 lists watering actions that are currently in progress in the Gwydir Valley.
Location | Estimated water (ML) | Start date | Objectives |
---|---|---|---|
Gwydir River, Mehi River and Carole Creek |
CEW use: 12,500 ML |
September 2023 |
The flow is expected to last until late October or early November. |
Completed
No actions completed.
Learn more
The Water Management Plan 2023–24 has more information about Commonwealth environmental flow planning.
To learn more about the results of watering actions, visit Science and monitoring. You can also:
- contact the Local Engagement Officer
- contact us.