By now, many of us have heard the term Industry 4.0. The promises of using technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to create a more interconnected, automated, and intelligent operational environment are inspiring and exciting. With this in mind, connectivity is the foundation layer and first step to digital transformation. Connectivity […]
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Safety is vital when working near gas pipelines, which in the worst case can result in death or injury. Here, Australia’s largest pipeline operator APA outlines some common mistakes people make when working near its 15,000km of transmission pipelines. APA owns and operates networks that deliver half of the natural gas used in Australia. Work conducted by other utilities is […]
Across Australia and the globe, EJ is relied upon to design, manufacture and distribute exceptional access solutions for vital infrastructure projects. These projects support the stormwater, wastewater and telecommunications networks necessary in modern society. Each day, EJ solutions play a vital role in the development and maintenance of public and private infrastructure. In early 2022, a series of floods hit […]
Across Australia and the globe, EJ is relied upon to design, manufacture and distribute exceptional access solutions for vital infrastructure projects. These projects support the stormwater, wastewater and telecommunications networks necessary in modern society. Fully integrated into an excavator bucket, the LDR Excavate brings RodRadar’s unique high-resolution, ground-penetrating radar imaging into the operator’s cabin during excavation and earthworks projects. Available […]
Hydro Tasmania has announced the purchasing of the historic Tarraleah Village, with the $11.2 million purchase is currently in the settlement period, to support the Battery of the Nation workforce and the planned $700 million redevelopment of the Tarraleah power scheme. Tasmania Minister for State Development, Energy and Renewables, Guy Barnett, said Tarraleah Village was built nearly a century ago […]
New figures, released by SA Water, indicate a significant decrease in 2022 of sewer blockages caused by unflushable objects in South Australia. A group of unflushable objects, led by wet wipes, cooking fats and oils, and even weird and problematic items such as superhero costumes, were responsible for 1,746 blockages over a six-month period in 2021 – during the same […]
Ahead of the 2023–24 Federal Budget, the Federal Government has announced it will establish a new Net Zero Authority to help workers, industries and communities benefit from Australia’s net zero transformation. The Net Zero Authority will: Support workers in emissions-intensive sectors to access new employment, skills and support as the net zero transformation continues Coordinate programs and policies across government […]
Let’s remove all the marketing hype and look at the facts and benefits of multi array ground penetrating radar when used in large environments. A multi array ground penetrating radar is a GPR that has multiple antennas set close together. For instance, the Raptor 45 Cart has eight channels, and the Raptor 45 Road system has 18 channels. There are […]
The MAPT is a multiport self-averaging flow meter with a design based on the classical pitot tube concept of fluid flow measurement. The MAPT produces an averaged differential pressure (DP) signal proportional to the square of the flow rate. The DP output is normally piped to a Differential Pressure transmitter in order to generate an electrical signal proportional to the […]
Jemena and Zinfra have released their 2022 Sustainability Report: A Year of Evolution along with a new online Sustainability Hub. The report highlights steps taken by Jemena and its sister company Zinfra – both part of the SGSPAA Group – to deliver the Group’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Plan throughout 2022. The Group ESG Plan captures activities under way […]
The second stage of Central Highlands Water’s Ballarat Sewer Build is now well underway, crossing the Yarrowee River last week. The $25 million sewer project will provide for another 100 years of growth and safe sanitation for the city, with 6km of duplicated sewer running from Ballarat East to Ballarat South. Stage 1 of the project – completed in early […]
W-Lab is a technology program, created in partnership with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA), Isle Utilities and ThinkPlace, to identify the key challenges and to unite the local water industry in strategic problem solving. A W-Lab Roadmap was originally created in 2020 to present solutions to the local water industry, using innovative technologies. This roadmap was revitalised and […]
Unitywater is trialling an oyster reef restoration project, for the first time in Australia, to determine the effectiveness of oysters in filtering nutrients in waterways and to assist Unitywater in achieving its net zero sustainability goals. The restoration project – in partnership with the University of Sunshine Coast, Healthy Land and Water, and OzFish Unlimited – will explore the effectiveness […]
Sydney Water’s Johnstons Creek Naturalisation project was named the winner of the Excellence in Asset Management award at the Stormwater Australia National Awards for Excellence. The project involves the naturalisation and stabilisation of 610m of the Johnstons Creek stormwater channel between Rozelle Bay and The Crescent in Annandale, located in Sydney’s Inner West. Sydney Water’s revitalisation included planting tens of […]
The Snowy Hydro 2.0 project has been delayed by a further 12–24 months as the management team works to reset the delivery timeline and budget with its principal contractor, Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV), as part of an ongoing project review. The reset will ensure that this critically important clean energy infrastructure project is placed on a robust and sustainable […]
The Western Australian Government has announced – ahead of next week’s State Budget – a $55 million investment in strategic water and wastewater infrastructure to support the creation of more than 15,000 new homes across the city. The program will be delivered by the Water Corporation to support the creation of more diverse, affordable housing in areas marked for new […]
Cumberland Council and energy retailer, Nectr, have entered into a ten-year electricity supply agreement to supply renewable energy to 250 Council facilities, including aquatic centres, libraries, commercial offices, sports fields, car parks, and streetlights in the Cumberland Council precinct. This deal will showcase the business, social and environmental benefits for a large-scale shift to greener, cleaner energy. In a time […]
Sydney Water is undertaking the first wastewater monitoring Internet of Things (IoT) deployment of its scale in Australia, which is saving hundreds of thousands of dollars per month in potential blockages. The agreement will see Sydney Water spend $15 million dollars to install over 26,000 blockage detection devices across 4,600km of wastewater infrastructure by June 2024. Sydney Water has already […]
Jemena’s Gas Networks 2050 Advisory Board concluded a program of formal collaboration sessions, as part of ongoing work by Jemena to develop its 2025–2030 pricing and services plan for the New South Wales gas distribution network. Jemena’s engagement program will hear directly from customers over the next 18 months, as a new plan is prepared for consideration by the Australian […]
AGL Energy’s Liddell Power Station has closed its doors after 52 years of operation, and is set to be repurposed into an industrial renewable energy hub, which will house a 500MW grid-scale battery. Opened in 1971, AGL Energy’ Liddell Power Station has played a critical role in powering homes and businesses across the nation and has made a significant contribution […]
The Federal Government has announced an investment of $9.2 million to design an enduring arrangement for First Nations peoples to own, access, and manage water in the country. First Nations have been calling for enduring water holding arrangements for more than a decade. Currently, First Nations peoples hold rights to about 40 per cent of Australian land through native title […]
The Federal Government has released its new Gas Code – a mandatory code of conduct that proposes to establish a price anchor, or mechanism to drag gas prices down – for final consultation from stakeholders. Following significant consultation with gas producers and users since the beginning of 2023, the Gas Code improves upon the approach to implementing reasonable pricing outlined […]
SFI Allegro has secured a contract to supply Essential Energy – electricity distributor for 95 per cent of New South Wales and parts of Southern Queensland – with its Vegetation Management System, following a competitive tender process. The contract will see SFI Allegro deploy its Xugo Vegetation Management System – a sustainable, efficient and effective end-to-end vegetation management technology solution […]
The Northern Territory Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security, Lauren Moss, has announced the new independent Northern Territory Controller of Water Resources. Andrew Johnson will commence as the independent Northern Territory Controller of Water Resources on 1 May 2023. Mr Johnson said he is looking forward to commencing work in the role. “Having been involved with the Territory’s […]
Melbourne’s water corporations have partnered to launch the Greater Melbourne Urban Water and System Strategy – Water for Life, a shared plan to secure Melbourne’s water supplies for the next 50 years. Developed by Greater Western Water, Melbourne Water, South East Water and Yarra Valley Water, the strategy aims to balance Melbourne’s water needs by increasing efficiencies, diversifying water sources […]
Transgrid has begun construction of one of the biggest substations in the Southern Hemisphere, which will comprise complex equipment including the two synchronous condensers, five phase shifting transformers, three power transformers and four shunt reactors. The substation is part of Transgrid’s massive $1.8 billion EnergyConnect interconnector project. Crews have been working around the clock to lay the concrete foundations for […]
The latest Clean Energy Australia Report shows that rooftop solar continues to be a significant contributor to Australia’s renewable energy sector – accounting for 25.8 per cent of total renewable energy generation in 2022. The report also indicates that 310,000 new rooftop solar systems, with a total capacity of 2.7GW, were added to the grid in 2022, and more than […]
SA Water has commenced the installation of a new water main in Port Vincent, which stretches for around 990m and runs under Lime Kiln Road, Kent Road, Alma Street, and Correll Street, as part of a four-year, $155 million water main management program by SA Water. SA Water’s General Manager of Sustainable Infrastructure, Amanda Lewry, said these works will involve […]
In 2020, Franklin Harbour District Council implemented a new 23km gravity-fed water scheme to supply up to 200kL of water a day to a large remote farming area north-west of Cowell in South Australia, overcoming challenges around a mountain range separating the area to the connection point. The scheme had to deal with the fact that the farming area was […]
The New South Wales Government has completed obligations under the Murray Darling Basin Plan by submitting a final water resource plan to the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA). New South Wales Minister for Lands and Water, Kevin Anderson, said this was an important milestone and highlights the New South Wales Government’s commitment to supporting Murray Darling Basin communities. “The New […]
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