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This past January, after we announced a series of planned water releases from some of our dams for the annual Paddle Week rafting and kayaking events, we had a few questions about whether this may have affected the drinking water restrictions announced by TasWater in late 2019.

Hydro Tasmania and the Cressy Longford Irrigation Scheme (CLIS) have struck a deal that will see irrigators get more water in winter to store and save for summer irrigation. Irrigators will have access to 8,500ML of winter water (up from 5,000ML), taking advantage of the higher water availability during that period.

Hydro Tasmania and the Cressy Longford Irrigation Scheme (CLIS) have struck a deal that will see irrigators get more water in winter to store and save for summer irrigation.

As Australia moves to rapidly decarbonise the National Electricity Market, opportunities have emerged for Hydro Tasmania to play a vital role in the low-carbon energy systems of the future. And that means using Tasmania’s water resources in a smarter way.

Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has identified opportunities for the South African city of Durban to increase its use of renewable energy, while at the same time driving down water infrastructure operating costs.