Governance

CICL Rules

PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RULES OF THE CO-OPERATIVE 

CICL is bringing a series of changes to the Rules of CICL to Members at the 2026 AGM.   

The changes will be considered in the form of two special resolutions which are included in the Notice of Meeting that has been sent to all Members.  

The detailed/long explanations for the changes to the Rules of CICL, and where applicable their effect, have been included in the Notice of Meeting.  A copy of the detailed/long explanation together with two copies of the Rules, the first being a marked-up copy tracking the amendments to the existing Rules and the second being a final clean copy of the new Rules, are available at the links below.

Please contact the office for a printed version of the proposed Rules changes should you wish to obtain one. 

Please contact the Company Secretary if further clarification is required.

CICL Non-member contract

The Water Supply Rules in CICL’s Rules and CICL’s Non-Member Water Supply Contract, set out how Coleambally Irrigation Co‑operative Limited (CICL) supplies water to Members and Non‑Members. Water is supplied only in accordance with CICL’s licences, laws, by‑laws and policies, and is limited by each customer’s Water Entitlements, Delivery Entitlements and Available Water Account. Supply may be reduced, suspended or refused where required by law or licences, or due to drought, system constraints or environmental risks.

Customers must use water only for permitted purposes, maintain their farm irrigation and drainage works, comply with CICL environmental and operational requirements, and pay all Contributions and charges set by the Board. Water use is measured by approved meters, drainage discharges are regulated, and over‑use, contamination or non‑payment can trigger enforcement action. Where a customer defaults, CICL may impose fines, suspend supply or trading rights, or recover debts by transferring or cancelling water interests. Customers may terminate water supply with notice only after transferring entitlements in accordance with the rules, settling liabilities and paying any termination fees. The rules are periodically reviewed in consultation with Members and must comply with Australian Consumer Law.

CICL operating licence

The Operating Licence of Coleambally Irrigation Co-operative Limited is approved by the Governor of NSW, with advice of the Executive Council, pursuant to the Water Management Act 2000 (NSW).