The $10.4 million upgrade to the Smeaton Grange wastewater system in Sydney’s South West is almost complete. Local Member for Camden, Chris Patterson recently visited the Sydney Water Smeaton Grange wastewater pumping station and inspected the directional drilling work under Fairwater Drive for the new wastewater pressure main. “This work is vital to supporting the long term population growth expected […]
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The WA state government has announced a number of updates regarding its infill sewerage program, which involves the installation of systems of buried pipes and pumps in residential areas to carry wastewater to wastewater treatment plants for safe processing and disposal. The Esperance infill sewerage project is now complete, with 261 residential lots now able to connect to the central […]
Chief Minister Adam Giles and Mines Minister Willem Westra Van Holthe attended the APPEA conference in Adelaide recently and discussed Australia’s energy future including the huge potential of onshore gas. “Onshore gas is a potential game-changer in the Northern Territory and I am determined to ensure we maximise the benefits for the economy including jobs and infrastructure,” Mr Giles said. […]
WA Water Minister Terry Redman has announced that work has begun on the Septic Tank Effluent Disposal (STED) system which will connect Hyden residents to an innovative central wastewater system. The $3.6 million trial is part of the State Government’s infill sewerage program and is the first of its kind in Western Australia. “Hyden’s STED system will take wastewater that […]
In a submission to the Victorian Government’s draft, Melbourne’s Water Future, Melbourne Water has welcomed the strategy and its focus on integrated water cycle management. The Melbourne’s Water Future draft strategy outlines a new era in water cycle planning and management, underpinned by making greater use of stormwater and recycled water. Melbourne Water says it is committed to working with […]
Sydney Water is investing around $293,500 on wastewater infrastructure in Baulkham Hills, North Rocks, Old Toongabbie and Winston Hills. The work was welcomed by the Member for Baulkham Hills, David Elliott. “This is a great investment into essential services for our community,” Mr Elliott said. “This work will improve the wastewater system and protect public health and the environment, reducing […]
A revised version of the standard AS/NZS 5033 Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays has been released by Standards Australia for public comment. “The objective of the revised standard is to improve the safety of photovoltaic (PV) arrays,” said Colin Blair, Chief Executive Officer, Standards Australia. AS/NZS 5033 was originally published in July 2012 and this latest revision […]
Standards Australia has published a ground-breaking standard for Smart Grids. The AS 5711 Smart Grids Vocabulary establishes common terminology for use in the electricity supply, electrical equipment, communications, appliance, consumer, government and other sectors involved in smart grids in Australia. The standard was developed by Standards Australia Committee EL-062, Smart grids, comprised of: • Australian Communications and Media Authority • […]
Minister for Communications Malcolm Turnbull has announced that Dr Ziggy Switkowski has been appointed to the board of the NBN Co as Chairman. He will also serve as Executive Chairman pending the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer to replace the retiring Mr Michael Quigley. The government has asked Dr Kerry Schott and Miss Alison Lansley to continue serving on […]
Monadelphous KT are taking expressions of interest for the Hydrostatic Testing & Pre-commissioning of approximately 7 km of the 42″ onshore Ichthys Gas Export Pipeline (GEP), approximately 3 km of the 12″ Fuel Gas Pipeline (FGP) and various other associated facilities. The scope of the pre-commissioning shall include: • Cleaning, gauging and flooding of the pipeline; • Pigging, including the […]
The new Yungngora Power Station in WA is now operational. The modern and more efficient station began delivering power to the West Kimberley community ahead of schedule on 6 September, 2013. Under the State Government-funded Aboriginal and Remote Community Power Station Project (ARCPSP), Horizon Power has upgraded the electrical networks in the communities of Yungngora, and Kalumburu, in the East […]
Dwellingup, located 100km south of Perth, will soon have better quality water and a more secure supply with work on a new $7.3 million pipeline nearing completion. WA Water Minister Terry Redman said the pipeline to connect Dwellingup to South Dandalup Dam was on schedule for completion this summer. Mr Redman said the project would include construction of a new […]
NSW Minister for Finance and Services Andrew Constance and NSW Member for Camden Chris Patterson have confirmed a $45.7 million project to deliver wastewater services to Leppington in southern Sydney is a step closer. With the NSW Government’s staged release of land in the South West Growth Centre well underway, the project involves Sydney Water working with the Department of […]
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has issued an interim Statement of Expectations to the NBN Co to guide the company’s construction and operational activities pending changes to the board, a strategic review of the project and the drafting of a new corporate plan. “The interim Statement instructs the NBN Co to continue to roll out the network as rapidly and as […]
Saipem has awarded a major contract to provide labour services for the Gas Export Pipeline component of the INPEX-operated Ichthys Project to SKILLED Offshore. The two parties have signed a LOI (Letter Of Intent) for the project, which involves the construction of an 889 kilometre pipeline to connect the offshore processing facility to the onshore processing facility in Darwin. SKILLED […]
The contract for the second stage of a major section of capital transmission works in Western Sydney has been awarded to UEA Electrical. UEA Electrical had previously been awarded the first stage of the 132kV works. The project will commence in September 2013, with completion expected in June 2014. The construction of this project will comprise the installation of many […]
APA Group has agreed a new gas transportation and storage services deal with Origin Energy to increase gas transport from Victoria into New South Wales. The new agreement has a term of six years and commences at the expiry of the current contract in December 2013. Under this agreement APA will supply a revised suite of services on the Moomba […]
The $6.4 million contract to lay an extensive network of sewer pipes in a major project to connect sewerage to Loch Sport has been awarded to Gippsland company Maffra Trenching and Boring. The company, which has done similar work at Coongulla Glenmaggie, will connect around 65 kilometres of sewer pipes and associated fittings within the township of Loch Sport. “We […]
Sydney Water has entered into a twinning relationship with Eda Ranu, the water supply authority of Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea. Coinciding with the launch of World Water Monitoring Challenge, the relationship was formalised by the Chair and CEO of EDA Ranu signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sydney Water Managing Director, Kevin Young. “Sydney Water will be […]
A contract for the design and construction of the Metcash Logistics Centre in Sydney’s east has been awarded to UEA Electrical. The contract is for the level 1 construction of the new Metcash logistics centre at Huntingwood Drive, Eastern Creek. The level 3 contract had previously been awarded to UEA Electrical. UEA Electrical will be delivering the new indoor substation and […]
Unitywater has completed the drilling and construction of an 820 metre pipeline under the Maroochy River as part of an $11 million project to transfer sewage from the communities of South Marcoola, Mudjimba, Pacific Paradise and Twin Waters to the Maroochydore Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). This achievement sees the completion of stage one of a three stage project that incorporates […]
Magellan Petroleum Corporation has signed a gas supply and purchase agreement with Northern Territory Power and Water Corporation for the long-term sale of gas from the Company’s Dingo gas field. The company has contracted to supply up to 31 PJ (30 Bcf) of gas to PWC on a 100% take-or-pay basis over a 20‑year supply period. The Company’s supply obligation […]
Sydney Water’s $70 million Northern Beaches Storage Project has been completed. The new facility will reduce the frequency of wastewater overflows into local waterways during heavy rain, further protecting the unique environment on the Northern Beaches. NSW Minister for Finance and Services Andrew Constance and Member for Manly Mike Baird marked the occasion in Brookvale. “The Northern Beaches Storage Project […]
Construction has begun on the Wellington Street main sewer in West Perth to improve its performance and extend its operational life. Trenchless technology will be used to clean and refurbish the 100-year-old section of the Wellington Street sewer. The work will encompass 800 metres of sewer. The major component of the work involves relining the existing pipes via sewer line […]
New South Wales Minister for Finance and Services Andrew Constance has marked the construction of a $9 million project to rejuvenate the Cooks River. The Cooks River Naturalisation Project will see 1.1km of deteriorating concrete slabs along the river bank at three sites in Canterbury, Campsie and Belfield naturalised with sandstone and native plants. “This project is a historic opportunity […]
Horizon Power has embarked on a $77 million project to build, own and operate a new dual-fuel power station and transmission infrastructure to serve the growing needs of the Carnarvon community on the central coast of Western Australia. The project represents a significant investment by the Government of Western Australia into power infrastructure in the Gascoyne region. The 18 megawatt […]
South Australian water treatment firm Guidera O’Conner has been awarded the contract to build a desalination plant at Hawker, in the State’s mid-north. Minister for Water and the River Murray Ian Hunter says the announcement is a further step towards improving water quality for the Hawker community. “SA Water has worked closely with the Hawker community and the Flinders Ranges […]
Ergon Energy has commissioned detailed design and construction plans for a redevelopment of its Mossman zone substation in northern Queensland. The plans will allow accurate costing and move the project closer to final approval according to Manager Regional Services Geoff Bowes. “A project manager has been appointed to drive the design and approval process and we expect to make final […]
Work is underway on a number of trenchless crossing packages for water and sewer pipelines on a $100m capital works project in North West Sydney. UEA has been successful in its bid for the first of these. The project is being delivered through a recognised national construction company in a design and construct arrangement. UEA has worked closely with the […]
Gippsland Water has used cutting-edge underground boring technology to help protect the environment during construction of a $22.45 million sewer project. The water corporation and its contractors have laid 23 kilometres of sewer pipes in and around Coongulla, Glenmaggie Point and Glenmaggie by boring underground rather than using the traditional open-cut trenches. By using this technique, they have saved 85 […]
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