Major Deniliquin employer Murray Irrigation has announced "at least" six positions will be made redundant as part of phase one of its business review.
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Chief executive Phil Endley said the decision to reduce staff numbers was difficult but necessary to improve the viability of the business.
"We recognise the importance of regional employment during these tough times, so it was with very careful consideration that this decision was made," he said.
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Last month, Murray Irrigation announced its intention to sell its precast-concrete manufacturing business MILCast.
The second phase of the business review to be implemented from March 2020.
"We've done a lot of work over the past two months to respond to the drought, which has achieved $90,000 in savings through our employee-led Drought Response initiative," he said.