The impact of earthquakes on Seqwater infrastructure in and around the Gold Coast will be monitored through a new seismic station at Hinze Dam. The new station at Hinze, which was installed last week, is the eighth in Seqwater’s seismic network. Seqwater Chief Executive Officer Peter Dennis said the network was responsible for monitoring earthquakes in the South East Queensland [...]
Motorola Solutions has been awarded a contract to manage and support network operations for QGC’s liquefied natural gas project in southern Queensland. The five-year $10 million managed services contract will see Motorola Solutions manage and operate the communications network for the project’s main gas compression sites: the upstream control room in Chinchilla and, from January 1, 2015, the midstream LNG [...]
By Gareth Hunt, Supervisor of Select Solutions CCTV Inspection Services Water authorities have long struggled with the challenge of maintaining assets beneath the ground. Stormwater and sewer drains, in particular, are subject to unpredictable damage and blockages from tree roots that seek water. The results are shifting pipes which lead to severe cracking and blockages which gradually extend throughout the [...]
Victorian water retailer South East Water has observed strong early indications of consumer, financial and environmental benefits through innovative digital water meter trials in Melbourne’s south east. South East Water has investigated the next generation of water metering through innovative technological advancements in recent years in an effort to pursue efficiencies and outcomes. “We saw an opportunity to be more [...]
Sydney Water is encouraging providers to apply to become official Sydney Water accredited service providers to assist in their delivery of water-related infrastructure and services. First established in 1998, the Provider List outlines a list of contractors approved by Sydney Water. The list delivers value for money through market competition between accredited providers while also ensuring that assets are built [...]
Transgrid (NSW) is currently seeking offers from suitably qualified contractors for calibration services for the Principal’s inspection, measuring and test equipment for a three year period, with one two year option. Submissions close 11am Sydney time, Tuesday 20 May 2014. For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
The Woolloongabba Sewer Capacity Upgrade is a major project currently being undertaken by Queensland Urban Utilities to increase capacity to cater for rapid population growth. With works taking place in a highly urbanised area, the need for accuracy in construction is non-negotiable. The challenges of such an installation are compounded when ground conditions vary. Different types of earth offer varying [...]
The Wyong Shire Council, located on the Central Coast of NSW, has awarded a contract for sewer condition assessment and rehabilitation. This comes as part of the Council’s $3.9M investment into the rehabilitation of its sewer network. Interflow Pty Ltd, was contracted to assess the condition of sewer mains and critical manholes and complete any required restoration works. The contract [...]
The National Facility for Pipelines Coating Assessment has been launched at Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus in Victoria. Located within the Proof-of-Concept Building at the Institute for Frontier Materials, the Facility is an initiative of the Energy Pipeline Co-operative Research Centre. The new Facility was set up in response to industry needs, with the launch attended by around 50 guests, [...]
The Australian Department of Industry has awarded a contract for water treatment inspection and maintenance to water treatment specialists, Hydro-Chem. The contract covers a three year term and is valued at $20,000. The contractor was chosen via a limited tender process. About Hydro-Chem: Hydro-Chem out over 35 years ago (1977) as a small family company. Today, Hydro-Chem employs more than [...]
Cleaning and structural relining works have begun on Geelong sewer pipes dating back almost 100 years. The major relining project by Barwon Water is taking place along Mercer Street in central Geelong, VIC and is being completed under contract by Interflow. The project is expected to be completed in June 2014. The work restores the structural integrity of the pipes. [...]
Unison, NZ has become the first distribution company in the world to trial a unique condition assessment device on 11kV lines. The ‘Cormon’ unit, one of only three world-wide, was used to perform condition assessments on one of the main types of conductor on Unison’s network, providing information that will help to determine the remaining life of the assets. “Working [...]
The Gold Coast City Council, QLD is currently seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for jet rodding, CCTV survey and internal patch repair on pipelines. The works involve condition assessments, CCTV surveys, cleaning and patch repair of water, sewer and stormwater pipelines over a three year period. The council wishes to appoint one or more suitable contractor for each of [...]
Wingecarribee Shire Council, NSW is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and resourced contractors to carry out a condition assessment of the sewer mains within the Bowral sewer scheme. The inspection of the conduits is to be done by CCTV camera in accordance with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) Conduit Inspection Reporting Code of Australia. The computer software Wincan V8 shall be [...]
A remote controlled robot called Wally is being employed by Queensland Urban Utilities to inspect over 34 kilometres of pipeline in Brisbane’s underground sewerage network. The lone robot uses laser technology to assess the condition of Brisbane’s sewer lines. Queensland Urban Utilities General Manager of Major Projects, Mike Griffiths, said the robot used a combination of laser pulses and closed [...]
Hawkesbury City Council, NSW seeks to appoint suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the supply of goods and services for sewage treatment plants, sewer pump stations and sewer reticulation systems. Required services and supplies include: Electricians Plumber/Drainers On-site Mechanical Repairs Repair/Modify/Install/Supply:-Sewer Main, Sewer Manholes, Conveyor Belts, Irrigation & Fibre Glass Tanks. Technicians:- UV System & Thermal imaging Calibration/Repair/Replacement:- Flow meters [...]
Eurobodalla Shire Council, NSW is currently seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for CCTV inspection and reporting on various sewer mains in Batemans Bay. Submissions close: 2:00PM on Wednesday the 5th of February 2014 For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
As a supplier and trainer of detection equipment, Access Detection is able to assist our clients in selecting the best equipment for their needs. We offer the only authorised service and manufacturer calibration service for Rycom instruments, Sewerin Water leak & Gas detection equipment and can also repair IDS GPR systems. All equipment is serviced here in Australia. We offer [...]
In keeping with our reputation for introducing cutting-edge technology to the Australian Market, Austeck announces its new partnership with German pioneer, Kummert. Perhaps best known for the unique and quite revolutionary CamFlex® lateral inspection system, Kummert has been the company to watch in pipeline inspection technology over the past 5 years. Their “think outside the square” approach to age old [...]
The Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA) has finished assessing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Katherine to Gove Gas Pipeline. The proposal by Alcan Gove Pty Ltd to construct and operate a buried 600km gas pipeline from a connection, up to 35km south of Katherine, to the alumina refinery located at Gove, north-east Arnhem Land, Northern [...]
Queensland Urban Utilities is continuing its program to improve the efficiency of the water supply network by implementing advanced software to detect water leaks. Under a new contract with Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) and TaKaDu, the solution will assist Queensland Urban Utilities analyse data, predict leaks in the network with enhanced accuracy and assist in the prevention of burst water [...]
Aqua Environmental, a subsidiary of Pure Technologies, was recently awarded a one year contract extension on a leak detection project in Melbourne with Yarra Valley Water. Aqua has been working continuously with Yarra for over six years now and are an important aspect of their leakage reduction strategy
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