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Lower Murray Barrages to close to combat severe weather

The Lower Murray barrages will be closed for the majority of next week in an effort to reduce the risk of saltwater incursion in the Lower Lakes, caused by projected storm conditions.

National recognition for SA river, floodplain and water projects

Projects to improve floodplain health, direct water back into local catchments and incorporate First Nations knowledge into water management practices were among those recognised at the Australian Stream Management Awards this month.

New Patawalonga gates to help manage healthy lake and reduce risk of flooding

Construction will start this month on a $17.3 million upgrade to the Patawalonga Lake System’s South Gates at Glenelg.

Construction starts on Bookmark Creek infrastructure upgrades

Construction will get underway in the coming weeks on $9.8 million worth of infrastructure upgrades along Renmark’s Bookmark Creek.

River Murray water allocations open at 100 per cent

South Australian River Murray water users will start the 2024-25 financial year with 100 per cent of their allocation.

Acknowledgement of Country

Acknowledgement of Country

The state government acknowledges Aboriginal people as the First Peoples and Nations of the lands and waters we live and work upon and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge and respect the deep spiritual connection and the relationship that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have to Country.

We work in partnership with the First Peoples of South Australia and support their Nations to take a leading role in caring for their Country.