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From Canterbury to Canada: A Shared Vision for Smarter Irrigation.

From Canterbury to Canada: A Shared Vision for Smarter Irrigation.

17th March, 2025

Raymond Irrigation District (RID), a 100-year-old Canadian irrigation scheme, is looking to Central Plains Water Ltd. (CPWL) as it transitions from open race irrigation to a gravity-fed piped system.

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NZ’s first in-river labyrinth weir

NZ’s first in-river labyrinth weir

15th November, 2024

CPWL's $1.7M Rakaia River upgrade features a new labyrinth weir, boosting the schemes resilience to floods.

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Freshwater fish recovery

Freshwater fish recovery

14th November, 2024

Providing a safe passage that ensures freshwater fish return safely to the river is vital post-irrigation, as dewatering begins.

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The power of irrigation

The power of irrigation

13th November, 2024

Former dryland now irrigated has significantly transformed Canterbury’s agriculture production boosting the region's economy.

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