Welcome to the website of Irrigation Australia Limited; the only national body covering the entire value chain of the urban and rural irrigation industry in Australia.
The site contains a world of information about the irrigation industry and irrigation practices in Australia for urban and rural irrigators, local government, statutory bodies and tertiary institutions, water utilities and irrigation companies, irrigation consultants and designers, irrigation contractors and installers, manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of irrigation equipment and services.
LOOKING FOR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES?
Search for companies, products and services provided by Irrigation Australia members. Click here
For the full list of Certified Irrigation Professionals click here.
For Qld Certified Irrigation Professionals as required under South East Qld's Permanent Conservation Measures click here.
What’s happening in the Scientist’s Garden?
Follow what’s happening in the Scientist’s Garden with Richard Stirzaker. Richard is monitoring his garden irrigation system; the results aren’t always predictable and there is always something new to learn. Many of the lessons are as relevant to large scale irrigation as they are to the backyard. You can follow what’s happening on Richard’s blog at www.thescientistsgarden.com.
Copies of Richard's book are available through Irrigation Australia.
JOURNAL - HELP WANTED
We are looking for readers of the journal to help us out by completing a short online survey on Irrigation Australia journal. It only takes 5 minutes to do and will provide valuable feedback on whether we are hitting the mark with our publication. Go to the survey. Link is http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/IrrigationAustraliaMagazine
2010 AGM
IAL's Annual General Meeting will again be held by teleconference in 2010.
DATE: Tuesday 9th November 2010
TIM : 3:30pm AEDST. We have chosen this time so that a Regional event can be held in a location close to each member so they can be available to attend the teleconference.
More information on locations for the teleconference in your area will be sent to members once final arrangements have been made with Regional representatives.
BOARD ELECTIONS 2010
In accordance with our Constitution; 5 of our elected Board have to stand for re election. Members wishing to nominate for one of these 5 positions should register their details with Trevor Le Breton email trevor.lebreton@irrigation.org.au no later than Close of Business 24 September 2010.
Irrigation Australia Conference 2011
Our 2011 Conference will be held in Launceston Tasmania at the Country Club Tasmania from 22-25 August 2011
Conference program and other information available shortly.
Irrigation Australia Conference & Exhibition 2012
The 2012 Conference will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 24-29 June 2012
This will be the single largest Irrigation Event ever staged in Australia as it will be combined with
- ICID 63rd International Executive Council and Meeting
- 7th Asian Regional Conference
Course Facilitators Needed
So that IAL can assist the industy meet the increasing demand for training, we are seeking expressions of interest from experienced irrigation professionals who also hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Trainers are required to deliver units of competency from the AHCLM Training Package, along with IAL ‘in house’ courses such as Irrigation Efficiency, Rural Metering as well as provide assistance in the RPL process and mentoring of prospective students. For more information or to submit your Expression of Interest contact Trevor Le Breton at IAL on 02 9476 0142 or email trevor.lebreton@irrigation.org.au
Certified Irrigation Retailer
IAL, with the support of Advanced Industrial Products, Davey, Grundfos, HR Products, Iplex, Philmac, Toro and Vinidex, will be running the popular Certified Irrigation Retailer course again this year. Dates are 5 to 15 September in Caloundra, Queensland. To register interest or find out more go to IAL website or contact Trevor Le Breton, phone 02 9476 0142, email trevor.lebreton@irrigation.org.au
Certified Meter Installers - Rural Meter Installation Certification
We currently have limited places left on a Rural Meter Installer course being held in Moree on 13 & 14 September
Prices are Members $780 Non Members $900 This includes the Certification fee for 2 years.
This 2-day course provides certification for meter installers and is aimed at people who will be responsible for installing and validating water meters in a rural environment against Australian Standards.
If you are interested in running attending the above course or running one in your area contact Trevor Le Breton at IAL, phone 02 9476 0142.
Additional course dates will be released in September 2010.
Irrigation Efficiency Courses
NEW DATES
MELBOURNE 22-23 September 2010
PERTH 23-24 September 2010
TASMANIA 26-27 October 2010
To register your interest in the revised course, email trevor.lebreton@irrigation.org.au
New ICID Vice-President
Willem Vlotman, representing IAL at the New Delhi Conference, has been elected as a Vice-President of the International Commission of Irrigation and Drainage (ICID). IAL congratulates Willem on this achievement which will enhance IAL's relationship with ICID.
Non Urban Water Supply Metering
Keep up with the latest on metering and metering standards for non urban water supply.
- Standards Australia website - standards for meters for non-urban water supply - look for ATS 4747 parts 1-3,5,6 click here
- National Measurement Institute website - pattern approval for meters intended for the metering of water - look for NMI M 10-1 to 3, and NMI M 11-1 to 3 click here
SPACE Pro Software
IAL is now an agent for SPACE Pro (Sprinkler Profile And Coverage Evaluation) software that is a powerful analytical tool giving irrigation designers the ability to evaluate and compare sprinkler designs. More information in our Bookshop - click here.
MacLean-Iedema Award 2010
The irrigation industry has honoured Mooroopna's Ken Sampson, who passed away late last year, with the prestigious MacLean-Iedema Award, given every second year by Irrigation Australia to someone who has contributed significantly during a long period.
To read the newspaper stories click on the links below. http://www.sheppnews.com.au/article.aspx?id=1162858
http://www.countrynews.com.au/story.asp?TakeNo=201006282618972