​Members and Customers,

The Harvey Water office will be closed from 12pm, Friday 27th May. 
Normal office hours will resume Monday 30th May.

For emergencies, please call Works Manager, Todd on 0429 048 500. Alternatively, please email the office at admin@harveywater.com.au    

Please contact the Harvey Water office on 9729 0100 with any questions or queries regarding this change.

We are currently looking for a Trades Assistant with the capacity and motivation to grow and learn. This role provides an opportunity to join an exceptional team, working with a variety of machines and equipment. Experience in HDPE poly welding would be a great advantage. 

The position will rotate through the various asset based and delivery operation areas of our responsibility. This entails a range of tasks, such as:

• Maintenance and construction tasks at a high standard, to instruction and within safety, time and budget parameters;
• Poly-welding duties (butt, EF and extrusion) on HDPE pipe and fittings;
• Install, repair or replace various types of operating and measuring devices;
• Concrete works and form work; 
• Operate a variety of HR vehicles;  
• Operate equipment safely; and
• Other general maintenance activities as directed. 

Next Steps
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates preferably living within a commutable distance to the Shire of Harvey. 
To be considered for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. You will also be required to provide certification of your COVID-19 vaccination or, alternatively, your certificate of exemption. 
Formal offer of employment is subject to standard pre-employment checks including medical, drug and alcohol screen and other background checks.
If you are confident that you have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfill one of these roles then JOIN OUR TEAM NOW!
Email applications to hr@harveywater.com.au

Apply through the below link
https://www.seek.com.au/job/56848892?type=standard#sol=4dbda2a7619850fe59aeb23968aff16c4081d8aa

Local artist Ninnette Comito has commissioned a piece for Harvey Water as part of our Reconciliation Action Plan depicting the water ways and seasons of the Noongar people that Harvey Water as a Cooperative relies so heavily on. We would like the thank Ninnette for all her efforts in creating this amazing piece and look forward to working with her in the future.
 
The Artwork - “Survival”
This design represents the Noongar six seasons. The colours of the landscape tell us what part of the year we are in and what is happening to the land, animals, plants, and the water. My people, the First Nations have lived and survived off the land for many years by living alongside the water. The symbols in this design represent the water ways that surrounds our local community. People are also represented as they feed near and in the waterways. Campsites are represented as families gather together sharing culture and language. 

Harvey Water Irrigators are advised that the 2021/22 Irrigation Season will close from 4pm Friday, 6th May. All Districts need to ensure that all surface Irrigation, stock water requirements and on-farm storage is full / completed by this date.

Collie River Irrigation District                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
An out-of-season roster will be implemented for stock water requirements. An SMS notification will be sent advising when your area had been scheduled.
Once you have received a SMS notification, place your stock water order with the OSI ordering system on 1800 998 103. Please ensure that you have enough on-farm storage capacity for up to 21 days.
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Harvey / Waroona Irrigation Districts                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Please note your stock water requirements are available 24/7 via your access point on your supply point.

For further information please contact the Harvey Water office on: (08) 9729 0100

Due to the recent influx of local confirmed COVID cases, the Harvey Water Board and Management Team have made the decision to implement some changes to help protect Staff and their families.

Aligning with our mission to reliably supply water to benefit our members, the Board and Management team would like to assure members that the Cooperative will continue to provide necessary services as not to disturb on and off the farm practices.

​Depending on recommendations released by WA Department of Health, these services may be provided from the Harvey Water office or remotely.
During these uncertain times, Members are encouraged to use the website and telephone as the primary point of contact.
 
Visiting the office
For the benefit of the Harvey Water team, and the wider community, we ask that Members refrain from coming to the office for the time being. We ask that individuals stay vigilant and respect the State health directives as they are release.
 
Water Controllers
Water Controllers will continue to conduct their works around each district. We ask that during this period, if you need to contact a Water Controller, you do so by either phoning them directly or by contacting the office.
 
Making a payment

1. Call the office on 9729 0100 with your invoice number and payment amount; or
2. Visit the Harvey Water website payment portal https://www.harveywater.com.au/pay-my-account.html with your invoice number and payment amount

 
Please contact the office on (08) 9729 0100 should you have any queries.
 
Sincerely,
The Harvey Water Team
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The Department of Transport (DoT) is seeking community feedback on proposed changes to aquatic use at Wellington Dam.
There is stakeholder support for the removal of water skiing from Wellington Dam. This change is sought to preserve the natural amenity of the area and recognise that water skiing is now possible at two nearby waterways; Lake Kepwari and Glen Mervyn Dam.
The draft proposals presented for community feedback would retain the area for passive use activities such as paddle craft, sail and vessels solely fitted with an electric motor on Wellington Dam.
To advance the AUR process The Department of Transport is asking all stakeholders to complete the short survey below providing feedback on the proposed changes.
https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/wellington-dam-aquatic-use-review

​Job Description
The position will rotate through the various asset based and delivery operation areas of our responsibility. This entails a range of tasks, such as:

• Maintenance and construction tasks at a high standard, to instruction and within safety, time and budget parameters;
• Poly-welding duties (butt, EF and extrusion) on HDPE pipe and fittings;
• Install, repair or replace various types of operating and measuring devices;
• Concrete works and form work; 
• Operate a variety of site HR vehicles;  
• Operate equipment safely; and
• Other general maintenance activities as directed. 

This role requires:

• A current HR licence, preferably Road Ranger;
• Current white/blue card;
• High safety and housekeeping standards; 
• Able to work autonomously and/or in a team environment;
• General mechanical understanding and problem solving; 
• Be trained, certified and proficient in welding poly pipe;
• Good communication skills;
• Time management skills;
• Good interpersonal skills.

Location
The position will be based on a construction site in the Kemerton Industrial Area

For more information please visit ​www.seek.com.au/job/54681170?type=promoted#searchRequestToken=3941425b-eb9d-4127-80ef-57cd0b194726

The Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund provides a sustainable source of funding to help remote, rural and regional communities, and farmers, become more prepared for, and resilient to, the impacts of drought. The Fund is part of the Government’s Drought Response, Resilience and Preparedness Plan.

The Networks to Build Drought Resilience Program is one of the Fund’s foundation programs. It is designed to build community capacity by strengthening social and community networking, support, engagement and wellbeing.

The aim is to build an enduring resilience to the impacts of climate change, drought, and enhance the public good in agriculture-dependent communities.

For more information, or to apply for the grant visit
​ https://frrr.org.au/funding/disaster-resilience-and-climate-solutions/future-drought-fund-networks-to-build-drought-resilience/