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Tasmanian Irrigation

Name: Tasmanian Irrigation
Address: 3A Kiln Court, Western Junction, TAS, 7250, AU
Telephone: +61363988433

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Tasmanian Irrigation owns, operates, designs and develops irrigation schemes

Tasmanian Irrigation is a State-owned Company, renowned for its proven ability to reliably and cost-effectively deliver water, as well as complex infrastructure projects, to enable farmers to expand, diversify and value add their agricultural businesses. Tasmanian Irrigation plays a critical role in assisting the Tasmanian Government to achieve its target of increasing the farmgate value of the State’s agricultural sector to $10 billion a year by 2050. Since Tasmanian Irrigation was established in 2008, the Company has taken over management of a range of inherited assets, including dams, irrigation schemes and river works, constructed 15 new irrigation projects and advanced planning on a further five projects. By 2025, Tasmanian Irrigation will manage a portfolio of irrigation infrastructure valued at more than $680 million, capable of delivering 168,998 megalitres of water via 1,451 km of pipeline, 55 pump stations, 24 dams and three power stations. Business cases for a further five Tranche Three phase two projects will also be completed. All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent per annum. The Company also works in partnership with irrigators to facilitate local community management of each irrigation scheme within the limits of the current legislative framework.

02/11/2026

Our people have been out and about sharing knowledge and learning from others in the dam safety industry.

Tasmanian Irrigation has been actively engaged in the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) conference, held in Hobart last week for the first time in nearly a decade.

TI’s Josh Clark contributed to the Conference through his role as National Emerging Professionals Convenor and his work helping update national dam safety management guidelines, while Josh and our Dam Engineer Maggie Gilligan helped bring emerging professionals together through a networking event. Maggie also took part in the Women in Large Dams breakfast.

From dam safety and operational risk to critical infrastructure security and AI, there has been plenty of knowledge to bring back to TI. A great opportunity for our people to build their expertise, strengthen industry connections and contribute to the broader dam safety profession.

Gavin Pearce Eric Abetz

29/10/2026

It’s been a big year for water security in Tasmania. 💧

Tasmanian Irrigation’s 2025/26 Annual Report highlights a year of strong water deliveries, progress on major irrigation projects and continued investment in the infrastructure that supports Tasmania’s farmers and regional communities.

During dry conditions across much of the State, we delivered 99,472 ML of high-surety irrigation water to more than 1,100 customers, maintaining 100 per cent reliability of supply. Several of our schemes recorded their highest-ever water deliveries.

We also continued planning and building for the future, with progress on major projects including Northern Midlands, Sassafras Wesley Vale and Greater South East.

Behind those achievements are our people, our customers and the communities we work with across Tasmania.

Our Annual Report also highlights our ongoing work in environmental stewardship, asset renewal, safety and workforce capability, and engagement with Aboriginal and regional communities.

Reliable water today. Water security for Tasmania’s future.

https://tasmanianirrigation.com.au/source-assets/images/Tas-Irrigation-Annual-Report-2025-26.pdf

Gavin Pearce Eric Abetz

21/10/2026

Tasmanian Irrigation is taking to the skies in the week beginning Monday, 26 October 2026, to monitor wedge-tailed eagle nests across our Northern Midlands and Sassafras Wesley Vale irrigation projects.

The assessments will be conducted by specialist ecologists using helicopter surveys to determine whether known nests are active during the current breeding season.

Protecting Tasmania’s natural environment is an important part of delivering our irrigation projects. The information gathered will help our teams plan construction activities and put appropriate measures in place to minimise potential disturbance to eagles.

Timing is weather dependent and may change at short notice.

Read more: https://tasmanianirrigation.com.au/news/wedge-tailed-eagle-nest-monitoring-takes-flight-across-irrigation-projects

Photo Credits: Photo 1: David Schaap and Photo 2: David Cook

19/10/2026

As another irrigation season gets underway, Tasmanian Irrigation is working closely with irrigators to help meet growing demand for water across the State.

Dry conditions in many areas mean reliable irrigation water is more important than ever. It gives farmers the confidence to plan their season, grow their businesses and continue producing the food and fibre Tasmania is known for.

During National Water Week, we're recognising the importance of water and the role it plays in supporting productive farms, strong regional communities and Tasmania's agricultural future. High demand in recent seasons has highlighted just how valuable reliable water is when conditions are dry.

💧 Water security matters.
💧 Reliable water supports resilient farms.
💧 Strong farms support strong communities.

Gavin Pearce Eric Abetz Australian Water Association

16/10/2026

Tasmanian Irrigation acknowledges with sadness the passing of respected Trawlwoolway artist and cultural educator Vicki West.

Vicki was one of Australia’s foremost practitioners working with kelp. Her work was exhibited nationally and internationally and is held in major public collections across Australia. Tasmanian Irrigation was privileged to commission two of her rikawa, or kelp water carriers, which are displayed at our Kiln Court office. These significant works provide a lasting connection to her cultural knowledge, artistic practice and extraordinary contribution.

We extend our sincere condolences to Vicki’s family,friends and Community.

06/10/2026

🚜💧 Connecting with customers and seeing the impact of irrigation in action.

Tasmanian Irrigation's Board and Executive this week visited the Dial Blythe Irrigation Scheme and the Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation (SWISA) project, meeting with farmers and contractors to hear firsthand about the opportunities reliable water is creating across Tasmania.

The visit provided a valuable opportunity to see our assets in operation and connect directly with the people who rely on and are helping to build this critical infrastructure.

With our dams in a strong position at the start of the summer irrigation season, it was great to hear from farmers that access to reliable irrigation water has helped double production on some farms in the region over the past five years, while also supporting significant growth in on-farm employment.

SWISA is continuing to make strong progress and will further strengthen water security and agricultural productivity for generations to come.

CEO Michael Sylvester said: "The best way to understand the value of irrigation is to hear directly from the farmers who use it every day. Seeing established schemes in operation and projects like SWISA taking shape reinforces the important role reliable water plays in supporting farm productivity, regional jobs and long-term economic growth."

Gavin Pearce Eric Abetz

01/10/2026

💧 First water is flowing! 💧

Today marks a major milestone for Tasmania's agricultural future, with the first water being delivered through the Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme.

After years of planning, construction and collaboration, irrigators across the Northern Midlands are now receiving highly reliable irrigation water for the first time, providing greater confidence to manage seasonal conditions, invest in their businesses and support future generations on the land. 💧🌱🚜

The $217.96 million scheme will deliver 25,500 megalitres - 25.5 billion litres - of water each year to around 50 irrigators across the region, helping strengthen farm productivity, regional communities and Tasmania's food and fibre sector.

Tasmanian Irrigation CEO Mike Sylvester said: "Today is the culmination of years of work by our team, partners and irrigator customers. Seeing water delivered through the Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme for the first time is a significant achievement and an important milestone for the region. This scheme will provide farmers with greater confidence and water security, helping them grow, invest and plan for the future."

We thank our funding partners, the Australian Government – through the National Water Grid Fund - and Tasmanian Government, along with our irrigator customers, whose investment and commitment have helped bring this project to life.

Hazell Bros Group Gavin Pearce Eric Abetz Rebecca WhiteMurray Watt - Senator for Queensland

25/09/2026

💧 First water is almost here.
In a matter of days, the Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme will begin delivering highly reliable irrigation water to farmers for the first time.
Following successful commissioning and testing of the network, the scheme is preparing to commence operations on 1 October.
CEO Mike Sylvester said delivery of first water was an exciting moment for customers and everyone who helped bring the project to life.
"For our customers, first water is the moment they've been waiting for. It's where years of planning and investment translate into real benefits on farm.
"We're incredibly proud to be just days away from delivering reliable irrigation water to Northern Midlands irrigators and helping support productive, resilient farming businesses into the future."
The $217.96 million scheme has been made possible through a partnership between the Australian Government through the National Water Grid Fund, the Tasmanian Government and Tasmanian irrigators, working together to secure the future of agriculture in the Northern Midlands.
💧 25.5 billion litres of highly reliable irrigation water each year
🚜 50 irrigator customers
📍 Supporting farms across the Northern Midlands region
💰 $54 million annual contribution to the Tasmanian economy

Jeremy Rockliff Gavin Pearce Eric Abetz Rebecca White

18/09/2026

https://tasmanianirrigation.com.au/news/lured-across-the-tasman-for-water

16/09/2026

💧 Water is about more than infrastructure. It's about helping Tasmanian farms, families and communities thrive.
In the latest edition of our newsletter Branch Out, we visit the Bennett family at Ross as they prepare for a major milestone: the arrival of up to 1,500 ML of high-surety irrigation water through the Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme, which is just weeks away from delivering first water.
You'll also meet some of the people behind Tasmania's irrigation network, including:
✅ Board Director Laura McBain reflecting on her proudest achievements
✅ Dam Safety Engineer Maggie Gilligan on encouraging more young women into engineering
✅ Updates from our CEO, Customer and Operations team, and Major Projects team.
From supporting farm productivity to investing in Tasmania's future, there's plenty happening across the State.
📖 Read the latest edition of Branch Out here: www.tasmanianirrigation.com.au/news/branch-out-newsletter-september-2026-2

Eric Abetz Gavin Pearce
Photo: Alex Maisey

Address

3A Kiln Court
Western Junction, TAS
7250

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61363988433

Website

http://www.tasirrigation.com.au/

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