It goes without saying that safety is a key concern on any construction site, and lots of work goes into mitigating safety risks and ensuring workers get back home safely at the end of the day. However, not all construction methods are equal in terms of safety, with some methods and machines designed to be inherently safer than others, and […]
The latest project news, developments and opinion pieces from industry experts from Australia’s utility construction sector.
The 2021/22 Victorian Budget has invested nearly $44 million towards water sector initiatives that will improve the health of key waterways and provide immediate benefits to regional economies, as well as a $110 million investment in essential energy functions, safer powerlines and Zero Emissions Vehicles. $24.5 million will be devoted to helping regional economies in East Gippsland and North East […]
Leading energy infrastructure utility, Jemena, and delivery partner in the electricity and gas infrastructure market, Zinfra, are both part of the SGSPAA group of companies. As part of a joint business initiative undertaken by Jemena and Zinfra, it was decided that the Jemena Major Projects team would transition to the Zinfra Projects and Infrastructure group, forming a new integrated Projects […]
A century-old sewer running under the Yarra River in Melbourne’s inner east will soon be replaced as Melbourne Water begins essential works. The works are part of an important upgrade to the Hawthorn Main Sewer, a vital stage of Melbourne’s network that transfers sewage from the city’s east to the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee. The sewer was constructed in […]
The Port of Townsville is set to expand and develop new facilities in line with a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Origin Energy on its export-scale liquid hydrogen project. The MOU facilitates the potential expansion of the port as well as the development of a liquefaction facility, new berth and associated infrastructure. Origin is collaborating with Japan’s Kawasaki […]
Seqwater has completed an upgrade to Landers Shute Water Treatment Plant, enabling more flexibility and security of water supply for the Sunshine Coast. The installation of a new water main now enables one section of the plant to be isolated in the event of an emergency or for repairs, while the rest of the plant can still treat and pump […]
The location for SA Water’s planned Eyre Peninsula seawater desalination plant is under review, with the utility set to explore more cost-effective alternatives compared to the current preferred site near Sleaford Bay. While the site at Sleaford Bay continues to meet important environmental, social and cultural priorities, constructability challenges have emerged through the detailed design and engineering assessments for the […]
TasWater has commenced essential infrastructure upgrades at the Upper Reservoir Dam in the Waterworks Reserve, to bolster water supply for Hobart customers. The Upper Reservoir Dam is around 130 years old and is critical to Hobart’s water supply. TasWater Dam Safety Manager, Fraser White, said the works will include upgrading and improving the dam while maintaining its heritage elements. “Modifications […]
In a landmark achievement for the Queensland-NSW Interconnector (QNI) project, six 90-tonne transformers have arrived on-site and 48 transmission pole structures have been installed in NSW’s North West. Project Director, Dany Gittani, said, “We are excited to see significant progress on this project which will increase the transfer of electricity between the states when needed and provide customers with access […]
Over 2,000m of water main is set to be replaced at Wasleys in Adelaide’s north as part of a four year, $155 million water main management program by SA Water. SA Water’s General Manager Sustainable Infrastructure, Amanda Lewry, said the Wasleys water main replacement continues their commitment to deliver trusted water services for a sustainable and healthy South Australia. “Our […]
Water security for the Southern Moreton Bay Island communities has received a boost with the replacement of 80m of pipeline on Karragarra Island, led by Seqwater. The milestone completed the project which was brought forward by Seqwater in a bid to shore up water security for residents on Karragarra, Macleay and Lamb islands. Seqwater Chief Executive Officer, Neil Brennan, thanked […]
Seqwater has appointed a contractor to design and construct the 27km South West Pipeline, which will connect Beaudesert to the SEQ Water Grid, creating up to 100 construction jobs. Comdain Infrastructure has been appointed to the project, which is estimated to take up to 18 months to complete. Seqwater Chief Executive Officer, Neil Brennan, said the $95 million project was […]
Rookwood Weir is set to stand higher than originally anticipated, with the Queensland and Federal Governments each committing another $7.5 million for the project to unlock an additional 10,000ML of water for central Queensland. Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said Sunwater and its construction partners have identified an opportunity in the design phase to raise the crest height of Rookwood Weir […]
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its annual report on the performance of Australia’s water organisations which recognised SA Water’s positive outcomes in water network management and customer service, as well as some other areas with room to improve. The Bureau of Meteorology’s National Performance Report (NPR) 2019-20: urban water utilities analysed the performance of 80 utilities, councils and bulk […]
Urban Utilities is pioneering the use of homegrown ‘superbugs’ to treat Queenslanders’ wastewater. The bugs naturally clean waste in a way that significantly reduces chemicals and power use, making the essential treatment process cheaper and more environmentally friendly. After ten years of research and development, Urban Utilities is now introducing the unique microorganisms – called anammox bugs – to the […]
Approximately 6km of new sewer pipeline is set to be installed parallel to the current sewer, which is nearing its capacity, as construction begins on the $25 million Ballarat Sewer Build. Constructed in three stages, the new pipeline will run from Ballarat East, through the central business district, to Ballarat South. Once completed, it will safely collect and remove Ballarat’s […]
Powerlink has replaced critical equipment at a major Townsville substation, with the $7 million project securing power supply for North Queensland businesses. Queensland Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen, Mick de Brenni, said the Dan Gleeson Substation is a major electricity injection point in Townsville’s transmission network, directly supplying the south-western suburbs. “Our investment underpins safe and reliable electricity supply […]
City West Water has completed the $12 million West Werribee Sewer Pump Station upgrade, with essential sewerage service capacity now increased to meet predicted growth in the area. The project involved constructing a new pump station in a new location away from residential development, installing a new sewer line under the Princes Freeway to divert sewage from the existing site […]
SA Water is gearing up to replace over 1,500m of water main in Wilmington in the coming weeks, in an effort to continually improve water services for South Australia’s regions. Together with contractor Fleurieu Civil, SA Water will install the new pipe along the Horrocks Highway, as part of around 30,000m of main being renewed throughout the state’s regions in […]
Melbourne Water is planning to build a transformational new sewerage system that is set to benefit residents and businesses in Melbourne’s west. The Maribyrnong River Main (MRM) to North Western Sewer Connection Project will provide a world-class sewerage system to manage future flows by increasing the capacity of the system, and improving the transfer of wastewater from the area. The […]
Goulburn Valley Water will soon replace Shepparton’s largest sewer main, which is currently responsible for transferring almost all of Shepparton’s wastewater, including from large-scale food processors and manufacturers. The new 3.4km Shepparton Outfall Replacement Rising Main is almost a metre in diameter and runs between a major sewer pump station on Wanganui Road to the Shepparton Wastewater Management Facility on […]
The Western Australian Water Minister, Dave Kelly, has announced an improved cyclone-proof water storage tank for Karratha, ensuring the security of the city’s water supply. The Western Australian Government, through the Water Corporation, is funding the new 20 million litre tank to replace one damaged by Cyclone Damien in February 2020. The tropical cyclone extensively damaged the roof of the […]
AusNet Services owns and operates the Victorian electricity transmission network, as well as one of five electricity distribution networks and one of three gas distribution networks in Victoria. In March 2020, Zinfra became the operations and maintenance provider for AusNet Services’ transmission and distribution stations network, playing a vital role in the state’s power system security. The TOMSA (Transmission Operations […]
Gippsland Water is preparing for a series of upgrades to strengthen water supply in Moe, the biggest of which will be the build of a second treated water storage basin at the site, now in the final stages of planning approval. Gippsland Water Managing Director, Sarah Cumming, said, “The new 25 megalitre water storage basin will hold treated water to […]
Over $500 million worth of SA Water contracts have been awarded to improve services in metropolitan Adelaide. A five-year agreement for up to $275 million has been signed with SUEZ Water for operation of five water treatment plants and five wastewater treatment plants, with Lendlease Services entering into a four-year contract for up to $237 million for the field services […]
The Lonsdale Street Sewer upgrade, a $21 million project to install a new 900m-long sewer main beneath Lonsdale Street, has been completed. The project is a key part of City West Water’s four stage, $80 million program to expand the capacity of the Melbourne CBD sewer system. The completion of this project – the second stage of the four stages […]
The Federal and Victorian Governments have announced that they will jointly underwrite early works to advance the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector (VNI) West project – with a preferred route known as KerangLink – so that it can be delivered by 2027. VNI West will deliver an extra 1,800MW of capacity during peak demand periods, help lower prices and […]
The construction of a new piped sewerage system is underway in Monbulk, in Victoria’s Dandenong Ranges, which is set to service nearly 1,000 properties. Once Yarra Valley Water completes the works, odours and soggy patches associated with old, leaking septic tanks and sewage run-off will be a thing of the past, meaning less run-off in local waterways. Monbulk is one […]
Telemetry is a system that uses sensors to capture and record data remotely before transferring the data to a different location where it can be monitored and analysed. In the last several years, more cost-effective sensors and reduced network costs have seen an exponential increase in IoT devices across multiple industries. These complex systems can now monitor a wide range […]
Every kind of diversity – be it gender, race, socio economic status or age – is critical to a business and our industry’s long-term sustainability, according to Julie Whitcombe, CEO of RDO Australia Group. RDO Australia Group is one of the world’s largest Vermeer and John Deere equipment dealers and encompasses Vermeer Australia, agri-machinery dealer group Vanderfield and RDO Equipment. […]
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