Murray-Darling Basin Authority members are meeting in Adelaide today to discuss progress on Basin Plan implementation.
Authority chair Neil Andrew was pleased to have the opportunity to convene the meeting in SA to further discuss the Basin Plan and hear local views.
“The MDBA is committed to increasing our regional presence and hearing from Basin communities,” he said.
“Last night we met with industry, natural resource bodies, government officials, as well as Riverland and Murrayland community members.
“Today we will discuss key work, including the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism, the evaluation of the Basin Plan, river operations, compliance performance and Water Resource Plans.”
The Authority also announced that the MDBA’s Andrew Reynolds has replaced outgoing head of river operations, David Dreverman, who retired last week.
MDBA chief executive Phillip Glyde said Mr Reynolds worked in river management alongside Mr Dreverman for almost four years and had deep knowledge of the Basin.
“Mr Reynolds has worked in river asset management for 23 years and has developed strong working relationships with communities and industry,” Mr Glyde said.
“Previous to working at the MDBA, Mr Reynolds worked at Goulburn–Murray Water and has experience in project management, design, construction and rehabilitation of major water supply infrastructure.”
Mr Glyde wished Mr Dreverman well in retirement, after 17 years with the MDBA and the previous MDB Commission.
Mr Reynolds officially started in the role on Friday.
