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BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: Thursday 8th November 2018

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: Thursday 8th November 2018 Due to heavy rainfall, Ecan have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri River. The river is rising… Read More

Community asked for feedback on Waimakariri water recommendations – 25 September 2018

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee is seeking community feedback on draft recommendations for addressing challenges for freshwater management in the zone. Read More

2018 – 2019 Irrigation season water is now available

Irrigators requiring water please order through to water.orders@wil.co.nz or txt orders to 0275231295. Cut off time 3pm daily. Read More

Mycoplasma Bovis – Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd (WIL) Response Plan

In response to the Mycoplasma Bovis (M. Bovis) threat to farms and herds in the Waimakariri district, WIL has made a commitment to manage this risk. … Read More

Waimakariri scheme intake closed for 24 hours

Waimakariri scheme will be shut down this monring, with the water flows from the intake expected to resume on Saturday morning. The shutdown is to allow contractors to complete concrete works on the main race. Read More

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December 19, 2019

Commitment to change lifts audit grades

A willingness to proactively improve farming practices has seen 89 per cent of Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) shareholders achieve an A or B Farm Environment Plan (FEP) audit during the 2018/19 season; an increase of 21 percent from the 2016/17 season. Read More

December 12, 2019

Sponsorship boosts Cust School’s agricultural event

Students at Cust School enjoyed hands on learning at their recent agricultural day thanks to a community sponsorship initiative by Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL). Read More

September 8, 2019

Irrigation lake provides recreational and environmental benefits

An Eyrewell irrigation lake has been transformed into an attractive recreational resort with riparian planting increasing biodiversity and providing habitat for native birds. Read More

September 1, 2019

Boat 3 Installation Complete

Last week a team from Smiths Cranes, Engineering North Canterbury and WIL completed the installation of the new boat (aka Boat 3) at the Browns Rock… Read More

Waimakariri Irrigation Limited

Address:
267 High Street
PO Box 556
Rangiora

Phone: 03 313 0200
Email: admin@wil.co.nz

The Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd Scheme is a shareholder-owned cooperative company with consent to take water 11.041 cumecs from the Waimakariri River. Water is drawn from the Waimakariri River at Browns Rock for distribution through 1,100 kilometres of open race channels to supply around 200 shareholders. The Scheme supplies farms covering approximately 30,000 ha within an overall area of 78,000 ha and is located between the Waimakariri and the Ashley Rivers and between Oxford and Rangiora townships.

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