In the competitive field of reverse osmosis (RO), purity is expected and water treatment or desalination plants are required to operate around the clock to produce clean drinking water or industrial process water. In the water processing RO units, the main RO element is the membrane. In presence of chlorine, the membrane may be damaged beyond the point that chemical […]
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Water Corporation maintains two underground pipeline tunnels in the Perth Hills – the 5.6km Canning Tunnel and the 3.9km Wungong Dam Tunnel. Inspecting these rock-lined tunnels is an important task that historically has been undertaken by work crews, but robotic vehicles are helping reduce the safety risks for workers. An assessment involves various tests and samples or remedial work when […]
Critical infrastructure calls for critical equipment. Cybertec cellular modems are trusted by the Australian utilities sector for their reliability, rugged build and ease of use. The Cybertec 2255X is utilised and favoured by utility providers Australia wide. Cybertec cellular modems have been deployed and trusted in the Australian utility sector for well over a decade and there is good reason […]
Innovative, solution based, forward thinking and customer focused have always been words associated with Piping Specialty Supply Services (PSSS). John Wilton and his team are committed to implementing these values in their day-to-day interactions with clients, and are excited to have added Pig Test Headers to their rental fleet. Through consultation with customers and fabricators, a gap in the market […]
Victoria’s Western Water and City West Water are combining as a new water entity, Greater Western Water, to support Melbourne’s growing western suburbs. The Minister for Water, Lisa Neville, Chair of Western Water, Andrew Cairns and Chair of City West Water, David Middleton, announced the integration on 29 October. With population growth booming in the west, more infrastructure will be […]
Efficient and compliant wastewater treatment infrastructure is critical to environmental, social and economic sustainability. Wastewater systems must be continuously monitored and maintained to ensure consistent, regulated quality. In addition, the restrictions on travel imposed by COVID-19 highlight the need for quality real-time monitoring that delivers accurate and reliable asset performance data for remote operators. Long-term reliability of sewage collection and […]
Parkes Shire Council in New South Wales recently teamed up with Australian-owned and organically-grown company, TOBCO, to deliver the construction of a major utilities spine spanning more than 3kms along Brolgan Road. This three-part install will allow future local businesses to access electricity, gas and communications assets, contributing to the Council’s plan of a major investment into the local community […]
Intrusions at electrical utilities can have serious consequences including service interruptions, equipment damage, copper theft, and fatalities. Multiple layers of security at the perimeter can provide multiple means to detect intrusions, provide context, and respond appropriately. Learn why a major electrical utility company turned to Senstar to meet its physical security goals. To reduce the vulnerability of electrical infrastructure, governments […]
Electricity distributor United Energy has completed a project to underground powerlines as part of a $265,000 investment to improve safety and reliability in one of the highest risk bushfire areas along the Mornington Peninsula. Specialist crews moved almost 600m of high voltage lines underground along Valley Views Lane in Main Ridge. At the site, there are at least 55 large […]
In March 2020, the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) announced a new partnership with Isle Utilities and ThinkPlace – W-Lab – ‘a partnership which will deliver an industry-leading Innovative Technologies Program for WSAA and its members’. WSAA Executive Director, Adam Lovell, said, “W-Lab has the potential to launch WSAA and our members into a global network which will drive […]
Powerlink is engaging low-flying helicopters to carry out maintenance inspections of transmission lines Southern Queensland during October through to November. Powerlink’s specialist crews will carry out this work across the region including areas covering: Benarkin North, Crossdale, Harlin, Kinnoul, Linville, Maidenwell, Moore, Somerset Dam, South Nanango, Taromeo, Wivenhoe Pocket and Yarraman where Powerlink’s network is located. Powerlink said these inspections […]
The expansion of e-mobility infrastructure creates enormous challenges, not only to power suppliers and manufacturers of the charging technology, but also to the public sector and consumers. The global climate targets for reducing greenhouse gases make the rapid expansion of nationwide charging infrastructures one of the most urgent tasks. The underground installation of pipes and cables can make a decisive […]
Digital technologies have created new opportunities for integrating advanced data and analytics into workflows, giving utility field crews the ability to stay connected, and capture, assess and share critical data while on the job. The harsh environments that these crews operate in are unfriendly to electronic equipment, highlighting the need for rugged mobility devices that can hold up in any […]
Concrete is the most commonly used material in sewers which can be attributed to its strength, durability and relatively low maintenance costs. However, due to the nature of concrete and the unique sewer atmosphere, corrosion of concrete pipes and associated infrastructure has been widely recognised as a significant challenge for the utility industry.
As one of the early adopters of Taggle Systems’ innovative remote sensing technology, Townsville City Council (TCC) leads the way in collecting data from a wide variety of applications via Taggle’s Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) to identify and solve problems. One of these applications is remotely monitoring water pressure to better understand pressure fluctuations, identify the cause of […]
Many utility companies currently use a manual process, where as-constructed drawings are drawn on paper in the field before being submitted for manual entry into the relevant GIS. This introduces various points where errors can occur. These include errors and inaccuracies in the initial drawings which are then entered into the system, or errors can be made at the time […]
Western Australia’s recently published Whole of System Plan (WOSP) has provided a 20-year forecast on the future of the South West Interconnected System (SWIS), indicating a significant increase in renewable generation. The plan models four scenarios detailing how changes in demand, technology and the economy may shape the way the state uses electricity, and guide the investments made over the […]
Queensland’s Logan City Council has pioneered a successful trial of converting human waste into energy at its high-tech Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council, along with project partners Pyrocal and Downer, have been trialling a process that sees sewage sludge (biosolids) baked in extreme temperatures to produce biogas. The biogas is then used to heat the remaining biosolids, turning it […]
SA Water is trialling the use of artificially-generated smoke to identify cracked or broken sections of pipe, and incorrect or illegal stormwater connections within its sewer network. All of these issues impact the reliability of wastewater services and can be harmful to the environment. The method is commonly used by water utilities around Australia as a way of finding out […]
By Rob Bryant and David Wagner Australia’s capital project industries are realising major efficiencies by eliminating disconnected siloed solutions and implementing a more holistic approach to connect all project data from the start of a project through its turnover and startup. In this article, we examine multiple factors to help us answer the question “Why has Australia adopted the connected […]
Advanced measurement and control of trace moisture is now possible with Michell Instruments’ enhanced Pura Trace Moisture Transmitter. The Michell Instruments’ Pura Trace Moisture Transmitter features an M12 connector for dual analog and digital communication. The digital connectivity allows the Pura Transmitter to be connected to smart factory monitoring systems, such as the Rotronic Monitoring System. The Pura Transmitter measures […]
Murray River Council’s smart water meter project – featuring Taggle System’s smart metering solutions – has been announced as a finalist in Local Government NSW’s excellence in the environment awards. The water management category recognises excellence in practical solutions for sustainable water management, with winners announced in mid-October. Murray River Council’s Director of Operations and Major Projects, Scott Barber, said […]
The Energy Security Board (ESB) has released the Post-2025 Market Design Consultation Paper which outlines its vision for the Australian energy market in 2025 and beyond through a comprehensive redesign that incorporates seven market development initiatives. The paper was developed in collaboration with the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and the Australian Energy Regulator […]
Social housing tenants in South Australia will soon benefit from lower energy bills and a more resilient grid with the help of new residential batteries and rooftop solar systems as part of Australia’s largest virtual power plant (VPP). On behalf of the Federal Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $8.2 million in funding to Tesla Motors Australia […]
Seqwater is trialling ultrasonic sound wave technology as an innovative way to handle the impact of blue green algae blooms, which can cause taste and odour issues in drinking water. Seqwater Catchment Water Quality Advisor, Renee Hague, said a trial of the new technology at Poona Dam on the Sunshine Coast had delivered promising results. Potential taste and odour-producing blue […]
The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is prioritising digital asset management and critical infrastructure security with the launch of two key projects. Digital asset management WSAA has recently formed the Digital Asset Taskforce to accelerate the implementation of digital asset management by water businesses nationally. The taskforce has started by developing the foundation of a digital asset strategy and […]
As part of US energy services holding company Southern Company Gas’ goal to maintain quality asset records, the company invested in a three-year project to map over 2,100 miles of its existing transmission pipeline system in four states with high-accuracy GPS. Southern Company Gas selected Locusview’s mapping technology to be used throughout the duration of the project by several contractors. […]
WaterNSW is pressing on with its plans to replace the ageing Gin Gin Weir with a modern, sustainable structure. The existing structure is a rigid concrete wall built in the early 1900s, which is severely damaged and does not meet contemporary environmental requirements associated with allowing fish to migrate and mimicking natural flow variability. The need to replace the old […]
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