BROWNS ROCK WATER UPDATE

This message is recorded at 12.30pm Friday 9th January 2026. Water flows will remain normal today through the scheme. The river channel work we have undertaken… Read More

BROWNS ROCK WATER INTERUPTION UPDATE

This message is recorded at 8.30pm Thursday 8th January 2026. There will be an interruption to water flows at the intake tomorrow morning for a few… Read More

ZONE 4 WATER UPDATE

This message is recorded at 2.30pm Monday 5th January 2026. Water was turned back on at Wollf’s Road Siphon at 12 noon. Water will arrive further… Read More

ZONE 4 WATER INTERUPTION UPDATE

This message is recorded at 6.40am Monday 5th January 2026. There will an interruption to water flows this morning for a few hours to ZONE 4… Read More

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE RE-OPENED

This message is recorded at 2:30pm Friday 26th December 2025. The intake was re-opened this afternoon at 1.00pm today for stock water. Irrigation Water Irrigation water… 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