FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Thursday 6th May 2021

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 41.8 cumec for tomorrow Thursday 6th May 2021 and reduced the water take to 4%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS LIFTED: Tuesday 13th April 2021

ECAN have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 89.0 cumecs for Tuesday 13th April 2021 and increased our take to 100% allocation. ZONE… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Saturday 10th April 2021

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River at 41.4 cumec for tomorrow Saturday 10th April 2021 and reduced the water take to 2%… Read More

IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Zone 2 ON Thursday 8th April 2021

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 47.1 cumecs for tomorrow Thursday 8th April 2021 and increased the water take to 28%… Read More

FULL IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS: Starting Tuesday 6th April 2021

Ecan have set the irrigation flow for the Waimakariri River @ 43.5 cumec for tomorrow Tuesday 6th April and reduced the water take to 12% allocation.… 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