Millewa Pumping

31/03/2026

Murray hardyhead return to the South Australian Riverland 🐟

With funding support from the Australian Government’s Saving Native Species Program, Nature Glenelg Trust (NGT) and Millewa Pumping have successfully reintroduced the critically endangered Murray Hardyhead to a managed wetland in South Australia’s Riverland.
The Murray Hardyhead is one of Australia’s most threatened native fish, with only a handful of populations remaining in the lower Murray River floodplains of Victoria, NSW and South Australia.
Over the past two years, our project team and partners have:
• Supported remnant wild populations
• Established contingency populations in surrogate wetlands (including dams)
• Prepared natural wetlands for future reintroduction
This latest reintroduction follows extensive rehabilitation work by NGT and the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board (MRLB) after major flooding in 2022/23. After a drawdown to eradicate Carp in early 2025, Environmental Water was delivered to create prime habitat, through a partnership between the MRLB, the Commonwealth Environmental Water Office and the Central Irrigation Trust.
The fish released in the Riverland were raised in a surrogate dam in northwest Victoria, carefully acclimatised, and transported to their new home. Rangers from the River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation (RMMAC) were on site to assist with the release.
We thank the Commonwealth Environmental Water Office, SA Department for Environment and Water - Weir Pool Team, and Northwest Aquaculture for their support.
This achievement reflects the strength of collaboration between partners across the Murray-Darling Basin working together to secure a future for this remarkable native species.


Contact:
Scott Huntley – Nature Glenelg Trust. 0438 308 881, [email protected]
Iain Ellis - Millewa Pumping, 0415 035 078, [email protected]

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Threatened Species Commissioner
Millewa Pumping
Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation https://rmmac.org.au
River Murray SA
Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder

29/03/2026

Been so amazing working along side these organizations and a shout out to our Iain Ellis for his leadership and expertise on this project.

07/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💜

Feeling incredibly fortunate today reflecting on the amazing women in my life — especially one of my very best friends, who I’ve had the privilege of working alongside in our family company for nearly 20 years.

Building a business together isn’t always easy, but doing it with someone you trust, respect, and genuinely enjoy spending time with makes the journey pretty special. Through the challenges, the wins, and everything in between, I’m so grateful we’ve been able to grow both a business and a friendship that means the world to me.

Here’s to strong women, supportive partnerships, and the incredible impact women make every day.

07/03/2026

02/03/2026

World wildlife Day 🌍
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United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3 March to celebrate wild animals and plants and recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet.

This 🌏 World Wildlife Day, we’re proud to stand beside our rivers and the wildlife that call them home.

At Millewa Pumping, caring for water isn’t just our job — it’s our responsibility. Every project we undertake along our river systems is guided by a commitment to protect fragile ecosystems, support healthy waterways, and safeguard native wildlife for generations to come.

From sustainable pumping solutions to environmentally conscious practices, we work hand-in-hand with our natural landscapes — not against them. 🐾💧

Today, and into the future, we remain dedicated to preserving the life, beauty, and biodiversity of our rivers. Because healthy waterways mean thriving wildlife — and a stronger tomorrow for us all.

02/03/2026

Mildura copped some intense overnight rainfall, leaving local farms and businesses dealing with significant water build-up across the region. 🌧️

Here in Mildura, the impact has been felt quickly — with paddocks flooded, access roads affected, and properties needing urgent water management.

Huge shoutout to our Millewa Pumping team who have been on the ground providing fast and reliable emergency water pumping solutions. Their rapid response is helping local farmers and businesses minimise damage and get back on track as quickly as possible.

In times like these, community support and local services make all the difference. 💧🚜

24/02/2026

🚛💪 KEEP MOVING. NEVER STOP. 💪🚛

The Millewa Pumping team is rolling out for another onsite job — powered up and ready to deliver with one of our 26-inch mobile pump sets.

Big flow. Big capability. Zero downtime mindset.

When the job demands performance, reliability, and serious capacity, we show up ready to move. Because progress doesn’t wait… and neither do we.

Keep moving. Never stop.