#$%^&*AU2017204467A120180118.pdf#####ABSTRACT An apparatus for controlling water flow from an irrigation ditch, the apparatus comprising: a first conduit connecting portion adapted to be coupled with a first conduit, the first conduit having an opening for receiving water from the irrigation ditch； a second conduit connecting portion adapted to be coupled with a second conduit； said first and second conduit connecting portions being adapted to be arranged for allowing passage of the received water from the first conduit to the second conduit； wherein in a first operating configuration, the first conduit connecting portion is positioned for elevating the opening of the first conduit at an elevated position to prevent water from being received into the opening, and in a second operating configuration the first conduit connecting portion is positioned for lowering the opening of the first conduit to allow water to be received into the opening.1/8 742 760 700 740 720 P2 FIGURE 1
