Water news

The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) has sent a team of engineers and flood planners to the Riverland to ensure communities are afforded the best possible protection from high flows heading to South Australia.

Northern Adelaide Plains residents along the Gawler River are being encouraged to take part in a State Government-funded project to survey and potentially repair levee banks along the river as part of flood mitigation efforts.

Riverland locals and nature lovers are encouraged to have their say on a revised management plan for the popular Murray River National Park.

River Murray flows into South Australia are currently exceeding 50,000 megalitres per day for the first time since December 2016

Infrastructure upgrades completed at Paringa Paddock in the Riverland this week are providing tourists and locals with an exciting new kayaking opportunity.