Construction has commenced on a new 450mm sewer in Hervey Bay, QLD. Bothar Boring & Tunnelling are installing the sewer using microtunnelling, following a route along Main St, Pialba and have been setting up the site since the beginning of August According to Wide Bay Water Corporation the new sewer will divert flows from one catchment to another to reduce […]
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Contract awarded for 132kV Transmission Substation Construction
Chris Bland Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, Electricity, News, Projects, Trenchless technology 0The contract for a major portion of 132kV and 33kV transmission mains and substation works for a leading NSW energy provider has been awarded to UEA Electrical. These works are set to commence July 2013 and will carry on through multiple stages, until scheduled completion in March 2014. This project marks a significant advancement in project scope for the company. […]
Coffs Harbour pipe bridge complete
Chris Bland Civil Construction, News, Pipelines, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The 75-metre pipe bridge across Boambee Creek that will carry sewer and reclaimed water pipelines between Sawtell and the Coffs Harbour Water Reclamation Plant has been completed. “I’d like to say a heart-felt ‘well done’ to all the staff and contractors involved for getting the whole project finished on time and on budget,” said Coffs Harbour Mayor, Councillor Denise Knight. […]
Work begins on $8.2m Lauderdale Sewerage Scheme
Chris Bland Civil Construction, News, Pipelines, Projects, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Clarence Mayor Doug Chipman has joined TasWater CEO Mike Brewster in launching the beginning of work on the $8.2m Lauderdale Sewerage Scheme. TasWater has now commenced laying sewer mains in Lauderdale as work begins on the project. TasWater CEO Mike Brewster said that when completed in May 2014, the scheme will connect more than 220 properties which have signed up […]
Power goes underground in Pilbara
Chris Bland Civil Construction, Electricity, News, Projects, Trenchless technology 0The Pilbara Underground Power Project is progressing with more than 800 homes now connected. All homes in Millars Well are now connected with the final lot, in Atkinson Way, marking the completion of this stage of the project. “The project team is very pleased to have reached this significant milestone and we thank residents for their cooperation and support whilst […]
Port Wakefield pipeline project reaches milestone
Chris Bland Civil Construction, News, Pipelines, Water 0A $17 million pipeline project to deliver secure water supplies to the Port Wakefield region and the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia has reached a significant milestone with major trenching work beginning. Minister for Water Ian Hunter says the pipeline project is a significant investment in the State’s northern region supporting expanding industries in the area and mining developments, as […]
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional and Rural Development Peter Ryan has reaffirmed the Victorian Coalition Government’s commitment to delivering natural gas to Victoria’s 14 priority towns through the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund. Speaking in Parliament recently, Mr Ryan said the Coalition Government had made significant progress in delivering natural gas to the 14 priority towns, having reached agreements […]
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