Namoi Water
Namoi Water is the peak industry group for irrigated agriculture in the Peel, Upper Namoi and Lower Namoi Valleys in the North West of NSW.
About
We are a non-profit, non-political organisation supporting our members to achieve a sustainable irrigation industry that meets the environmental, economic and social needs of our local communities.
SUCCESSFUL NAMOI WATER AGM HELD
Thanks to those who were able to attend the Namoi Water AGM on September 24.
The CEO of NSW Irrigators Council, who commenced in the role in June, Dr Madeleine Hartley was the main guest. Dr Hartley spent a few days in the region with members, saying that she enjoyed the trip and that it was very worthwhile for her on multiple fronts.
There were two changes of note. The Namoi Water Chair for the past two years, Gus Moore, has moved to the Vice Chair role with Dan Knapman taking the Chair from Gus.
Thanks to Gus for his steady leadership through what has been a challenging period across all water sources. At several critical moments, he handled complex issues with professionalism, sensitivity, and firmness – keeping the organisation focused, united, and working in the best interests of its members.
Long time stalwart of Namoi Water, Jono Phelps, presented his final Treasurers report and retired as a Director of the organisation. Todd Farrer has commenced as the Treasurer of Namoi Water, and Nick Lennon was elected as a Director.
Jono has been a steady hand through dry years and wet ones, has danced the danced with both Coalition and Labor Governments, has been the person who can ask the quiet questions that save us from noisy mistakes and also been the noisy one in the room too when needed. Jono’s stewardship of the books has been meticulous – and in addition to that, his institutional memory and fairness have anchored difficult conversations with government, agencies and our own membership. Thank you Jono for your mentorship, your diligence, and your years of service to irrigators and the communities across our valley.
The current board of Directors of Namoi Water is: Dan Knapman (Chair), Gus Moore (Vice Chair), Ed Seccombe (Secretary), Todd Farrer (Treasurer), Andrew Watson, Joe Martin, Nat Groves, Shaine Maunder, Andrew Riordan and Nick Lennon.
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