Please see link below for a progress report on investigations being undertaken on surface irrigation case study sites in the SE.

Systems Conversion/Upgrade Guide

Landowners considering a conversion from surface irrigation to pressurized systems or an upgrading of their existing system will need to undertake significant investment both in terms of negotiating the relevant government agencies and in determining the most appropriate infrastructure for their enterprises.

This document and appendices (which can be downloaded from links below) will provide a clear process with relevant information, to enable landowners to make considered decisions as to their future irrigation plans.

Some of these files are over 2.0 Mb in size. If you are unable to download any files, please call the natural resources centre on (08) 8724 6000.