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Decrease in release from Dartmouth Reservoir.

Releases from Dartmouth Reservoir will be decreased for the purposes of electricity generation.

Decrease in release from Dartmouth Reservoir for the purposes of electricity generation.

Increase in release from Dartmouth Reservoir for the purposes of electricity generation.

From Friday 4 August 2023 the MDBA will gradually reduce releases from the current rate of 2,000 ML/day to target 1,000 ML/day (measured at Colemans gauge). This rate will continue to manage airspace ahead of future rainfall events.

Releases from Dartmouth Dam are being made to manage airspace for flood protection. From Tuesday 1 August 2023 the MDBA will gradually reduce releases from the current rate of 3,000 ML/day, by 500 ML/day, to target 2,000 ML/day (measured at Colemans gauge) on 2 August 2023.

Landholders and river users, including pumpers, on the Mitta Mitta River are advised to take into account the forecast releases of water from Dartmouth Dam and make any necessary adjustment to their river activities.

Flows in the River Murray system vary widely depending on a range of factors, including rainfall, inflows, evaporation, and demands for water from all users.

Landholders and river users, including pumpers, on the Mitta Mitta River are advised to take into account the forecast releases of water from Dartmouth Dam and make any necessary adjustment to their river activities.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority and Goulburn–Murray Water will begin to remove the weir at Mildura next week to allow for high flows expected to arrive in coming weeks.