BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE:

This message is recorded at 4:30pm Thursday 26th October 2023. Due to continued rainfall in the catchment ECAN have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri… Read More

ZONE 2 & 4 STOCK WATER OFF

Stock water was not restored to zones 2 and 4. We will review once this weather front has passed through, and the rain has stopped.

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED FOR STOCKWATER

The intake was reopened for stock water this evening. Thank you to all the people who have helped over the past couple of days with many… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE:

Due to continued rainfall in the catchment the Waimakariri River is on the rise again, this along with power outages and trees down across the district… Read More

IRRIGATION WATER INTERUPTION UPDATE

After yesterday’s high winds WIL has several control sites down due to power outages. The Waimakariri River flood flow also peaked overnight. We will see how… 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
July 8, 2019

Biodiversity flourishing through planting projects

An 11-year planting project on the Wells family’s 420-hectare Oxford dairy farm has uncovered plenty of practical tips on how to establish thriving areas of biodiversity.… Read More
July 3, 2019

Caution needed in nitrate water quality debate

Nitrate levels in Christchurch’s drinking water are not expected to exceed safe drinking levels in the future, Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) said today. WIL Chief Executive… Read More