Maintenance

Asset location maps are not a guarantee of an underground utility’s exact position, and without digital records Australia’s era of...

Extreme heat and severe weather are not confined to the summer months, so Western Power has been working year-round to ensure its...

Unitywater has revealed tree root intrusion as the biggest culprit for wastewater pipe blockages, with one in five blockages caused by...

As custodians of Australia’s most critical infrastructure, utilities cannot compromise on security. But how can they ensure these measures don’t...

The New South Wales Government has by backing the repurposing of an existing pipeline to transport gas from South Australia to...

Monitoring automatic valves allows utilities to optimise their maintenance, but to truly prevent unexpected shutdowns it’s vital that you take...

The Net Zero Economy Authority (NZEA) has applied to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for a community of interest determination...

It’s harsh out here in Australia, and as the effects of climate change become more pronounced our essential service networks...

The National Response Centre is supporting our essential services by providing emergency response, employee safety and asset monitoring services across...

Everyone depends on critical utility infrastructure, so these assets can’t afford to fail. Field services are the first line of...

Specialised field crews are the backbone of our essential services, but for many of these professionals it takes more time...

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is building a safer, stronger future at Cressbrook Dam through Queensland’s largest local government-led dam safety...

Asset failure is not an option, so when it comes to sewer and stormwater maintenance utilities need a crew and...

Marking utility services electronically doesn’t just ensure you always know where your assets are located; it’s also the foundation of...

Barwon Water has teamed up with Australian Internet of things (IoT) specialist Kallipr to test the effectiveness of new sensors...

Coliban Water is delivering a new solids handling facility, and this “once-in-a-generation” investment will set Bendigo up for a sustainable...

When a pump fails, utilities have two choices: replace or repair. But what if there is a third option –...

Australia’s utility networks are built on infrastructure that has largely stood the test of time, but with inefficient logistics that...

Choosing the right specialist maintenance and machining equipment is integral to the efficient operation of essential infrastructure. Portable, precision-engineered equipment...

The way we deliver our essential services is changing forever. To meet shifting customer needs, and rising environmental and regulatory...

Upon investigating odour reports from the local community, Unitywater discovered a protected native flora was to blame.  As the weather...

A mineral used to treat heartburn is also being used to reduce odour, prevent blockages and prolong the life of...

Over the next decade, utilities are faced with the huge task of delivering the critical infrastructure that will support Australia’s...

For utilities using surface water sources, blue-green algae – or cyanobacteria – presents a serious risk, with algae blooms leading...

When it comes to operations and maintenance, there are some things you just can’t learn from a textbook. Enviroline Sales...

Powerlink has kicked off field trials for a state-of-the-art robotic inspection unit, which aims to unlock the future of energy...

Detecting small water leaks in challenging environments requires a highly skilled technician – and it’s vital that these operators are...

Wastewater networks are home to a plethora of assets, often of varying ages and materials, so tackling inflow and infiltration...

Regular condition assessments of FRP composite assets are vital in order to prevent failure in water and wastewater systems –...

The utility industry is in the middle of an infrastructure boom and as every sector powers ahead with their own...