Building information modeling (BIM) allows construction companies to create 3D models of their projects, and is among the top priority investments for these companies in the next five years. This is because they acknowledge BIM is helping and will help represent the future of their projects, and companies, and even the industry as a whole. It may seem curious to [...]
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You would not expect to find saltwater crocodiles in the suburban streets of Alice Springs. But a new innovation in town, named after famous Top End crocs, is a central feature of a power pole replacement program currently underway. The four engineering fixtures – named Sweetheart, Chopper, Dominator and Stumpy – were developed and patented by Northern Territory utility Power [...]
Melbourne Water has revealed the name of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will be powering underneath the Yarra River, replacing the century old Hawthorn Main Sewer. The TBM that will play an integral role in the Hawthorn to Richmond Sewer project will be named after Olympian Victorian rower Lucy Stephan, who powered to gold at the Tokyo Olympics as [...]
Construction of the $25 million Ballarat Sewer Build has reached a key milestone, with the successful installation of over 400m of sewer pipe beneath the Ballarat CBD. Stage 1 began in mid-April 2021, with the challenging CBD area completed by open excavation and micro-tunnelling. The sewer pipe was installed beneath Peel Street, from Scott Parade to Little Bridge Street. Works [...]
The Wara Paring (Come Walk the Path Together) Indigenous Civil Construction Project is a first-of-its-kind, 100 per cent Indigenous-owned contract services and training initiative working in the Melbourne water industry. Its aim is to build on the successful partnerships that have led to the creation of a small non-destructive digging company and continue to expand to create safe and sustainable [...]
Peter Iancov was appointed as Zinfra' Managing Director in April 2019, becoming the driving force behind one of Australia’s leading utility infrastructure service providers. Mr Iancov said he was attracted by the opportunity to spearhead a major services and projects business that had been developing its capabilities in the energy infrastructure market since 2012. “Zinfra was always a ‘people business’, [...]
In November 2020, Zinfra completed construction of the Stockdill 330/132kV Substation and transmission line rearrangement works. The project, completed for TransGrid, provides a key link in the High-Voltage Electricity transmission network by providing a second supply for the ACT, ensuring the ongoing reliability of the network for many years into the future. The works comprised a new 330/132kV substation at [...]
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 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 [...]
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