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Irrigations channels not for swimming

PEOPLE are urged not to swim in channels due to the safety hazards they contain. GMW manages more than 10,000km of channel in its delivery network.  While channels might seem like appealing places to swim, particularly during the warmer weather, numerous hazards can lie beneath the surface. Debris, pipes, drains, strong undercurrents, and submerged trees […]

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