AS part of the federal government’s $10.5 million Telemetry Uplift Program, eligible water users can opt in to receive free telemetry and installation.
This will save them significant out-of-pocket costs and ensure compliance with metering rules, according to a representative from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Telemetry is the measurement and collection of data remotely, which can be transmitted wirelessly.
The program will deliver free, state of the art telemetry devices to more than 2500 groundwater and surface water sites across the NSW Murray Darling Basin.
Eligible sites include those extracting from ground water and unregulated river sources in the Basin, with an annual entitlement of 100 ML or greater.
It’s hoped the program with boost the state’s water management and monitoring to fast track metering reforms.
NSW DCCEEW director of metering and licensing Dan Connor said that those who qualify can opt-in in under five minutes to save money and time.
“This program is a huge win for everyone,” he said.
“Not only does it save water users time and money while helping them comply with the metering rules, it also enhances NSW’s ability to accurately measure each drop taken from our precious resources, and particularly from groundwater, which is critical for maintaining a healthy environment across the Basin.”
There are three weeks remaining for eligible water users to register their interest before submissions close on March 31.
More information and to visit the website: https://water.dpie.nsw.gov.au/our-work/nsw-non-urban-water-metering/what-water-users-need-to-know/telemetry-uplift-program
