Decrease in release from Dartmouth Reservoir for the purposes of electricity generation – 6 June 2022

Published: 6 June 2022

AGL in conjunction with River Murray Operations announced today that releases from Dartmouth Reservoir will be decreased for the purposes of Electricity Generation.

The current discharge at Coleman's Gauge of 1000 Ml/d or 1.40 M gauge height will be gradually decreased to 500 Ml/d or 1.16 M gauge height, commencing 10.30 hrs on 06/062022

This decrease is expected to result in the flow at Tallandoon dropping to approximately 890 Ml/d or 1.56 M gauge height.

The duration of the varied releases for electricity generation is unknown and will be dependent upon electricity demand in the near future. A further flow advice will be issued when there is a significant change to the release program.

For further information contact:

Mr Adam Budzynski   
AGLDC Team Leader,  
AGL Hydro
Duty Officer   
River Murray Operations   
Murray–Darling Basin Authority
Ph: +61 4 7680 6417 Ph: 02 6279 0100