2020 has been a year of challenges and change, particularly when it comes to workplace health and safety. “Business...
COVID-19
Goulburn-Murray Water takes action on workplace mental health
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, COVID-19, News, Projects, Water, 0Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is launching a suite of innovative workplace practices to support mental health in response to COVID-19....
The Federal Budget’s impact on the utility sector
Imogen Hartmann, , Construction, COVID-19, Electricity, Gas, News, Projects, Sewer, Spotlight, Water, 0The Federal Government’s highly anticipated 2020-21 Budget has been revealed, with water infrastructure, waste management, energy security and emissions...
Western Australia to test sewerage network for COVID traces
Imogen Hartmann, , COVID-19, News, Projects, Sewer, Water, 0Western Australia is launching a wastewater testing evaluation program to track and monitor for traces of the COVID-19 virus...
Sewage surveillance initiatives are being expanded in Victoria and South Australia to help with early detection of new COVID-19...
Water service upgrades fast-tracked for WA Aboriginal communities
Imogen Hartmann, , COVID-19, News, Projects, Water, 0Water service upgrades worth $38.9 million will be fast-tracked for Western Australia’s remote and town-based Aboriginal communities as part...
Victorian households and small businesses impacted by COVID-19 will have access to more support regarding their energy bills with...
Millions of litres of expired beer from South Australian pubs and restaurants closed due to COVID-19 have been repurposed...
$66.3 million renewable technology boost in WA’s COVID Recovery Plan
Imogen Hartmann, , COVID-19, Electricity, News, Sustainability, 0Western Australia has released its Recovery Plan in conjunction with a $66.3 million investment in renewable energy technologies to...
Disruption becomes a permanent feature in the utility landscape
Charlotte Pordage, , Asset management, Billing and CRM, COVID-19, Digital and smart utilities, Disaster Management, Electricity, IOT Internet of Things, News, Retail, Software, Water, 0The last few months have seen significant changes in the way we live, work and communicate due to COVID-19....
Keeping SA renewables project on schedule despite pandemic
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Company news, COVID-19, Electricity, News, Professional services, Projects, Renewables, Solar, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water, 0Two South Australian utilities are working together throughout the pandemic to ensure their renewable energy project remains on schedule....
Young trainees provide welcome boost for water sector
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Company news, COVID-19, Inspection, News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Wastewater treatment, Water, Water treatment, 0Eleven new trainees have begun careers in the water industry as part of Seqwater’s traineeship program, creating employment opportunities...
CSIRO reappoints Chief Executive for another term
Kim Ho, , Company news, COVID-19, News, People and appointments, Policy, Projects, 0CSIRO’s Board of Directors have reappointed the agency’s current Chief Executive for another three years. Dr Larry Marshall, who...
Federal Court dismisses flushable wipes claim
Kim Ho, , Asset management, Community engagement, Company news, COVID-19, Maintenance, News, Opinion, Pipelines, Policy, Products, Professional services, Sewer, Sustainability, Wastewater treatment, Water, 0The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal in legal proceedings against Kimberly-Clark, ruling that the company did not mislead...
Marinus Link to be fast-tracked for economic recovery
Kim Ho, , Cables, Construction, COVID-19, Disaster Management, Electricity, News, Pipe and conduit, Policy, Powerlines, Projects, Renewables, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water, 0The Federal Government has announced that the Marinus Link is one of several priority projects to be fast-tracked under...
Desalination supplies remote SA community with safe water
Kim Ho, , Company news, Construction, COVID-19, Desalination, News, Pipelines, Professional services, Projects, Safety, Water, Water efficiency, Water treatment, 0The Murputja Desalination Plant is supplying a third Indigenous community in South Australia’s Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands with...
SA Water ensures a strong supply chain during COVID-19
Imogen Hartmann, , COVID-19, Maintenance, News, Projects, Water, 0SA Water has credited ongoing support from its supply chain partners with its ability to maintain water and wastewater...
Renewables plan to rebuild Tasmania’s economy
Kim Ho, , Battery storage, COVID-19, Dams, Disaster Management, Electricity, Hydrology, News, Policy, Renewables, Solar, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water, Wind farms, 0Renewable energy, including the Battery of the Nation and Marinus Link, will form a key part of the Tasmanian...
Australia’s biggest solar farm to begin construction
Kim Ho, , COVID-19, Electricity, News, Policy, Renewables, Solar, Sustainability, 0In a major coup for Australia’s renewables sector, construction will begin on the nation’s biggest solar farm near Chinchilla...
Two more water utilities join national ColoSSoS project
Kim Ho, , COVID-19, Inspection, News, Safety, Sewer, Wastewater treatment, Water, 0Central Highlands Water (CHW) and Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) have joined a nation-wide research project to test wastewater networks...
Ausgrid launches campaign for workers abused during COVID-19
Imogen Hartmann, , COVID-19, Electricity, Maintenance, News, Powerlines, 0Ausgrid has launched a new social media campaign to request the public’s support for its staff during the COVID-19...
WaterNSW CEO announces resignation
Kim Ho, , Company news, COVID-19, Dams, News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Training, Water, Water efficiency, 0The CEO of WaterNSW, David Harris, has announced his resignation after six years at the company. Andrew George has...
Sydney Water’s frontline staff keep busy during Covid-19
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, Construction, COVID-19, News, Projects, Water, 0Sydney Water’s frontline staff have been taking advantage of the COVID-19 lockdown period to deliver repair and upgrade projects....
Hydropower may help Tasmania’s recovery from COVID-19
Kim Ho, , Battery storage, COVID-19, Disaster Management, Electricity, Engineering, Hydrology, News, Pipelines, Policy, Projects, Renewables, Spotlight, Water, 0Hydro Tasmania has released new research detailing how the Battery of the Nation project could play a crucial role...
Western Power awards $61 million digital services contracts
Kim Ho, , Company news, Construction, Contracts awarded, COVID-19, Digital and smart utilities, Electricity, News, Professional services, Software, 0Western Power has awarded two major contracts for delivery of a range of digital services, with a combined value...
Hunter Water customers benefit from new website
Charlotte Pordage, , COVID-19, Digital and smart utilities, News, Retail, Water, 0Hunter Water is providing a better online experience for its customers with the launch of its new website. The...
COVID-19 sewage testing to assist battle with pandemic
Kim Ho, , Company news, COVID-19, Disaster Management, Inspection, Managing Disruption with AioT and predictive analytics, News, Safety, Sewer, Smart Utilities, Spotlight, Wastewater treatment, Water, 0Melbourne Water will spearhead a new project that aims to identify clusters of people infected with the Coronavirus by...
Endeavour Energy welcomes new CEO
Kim Ho, , Company news, COVID-19, Electricity, News, People and appointments, Professional services, 0NSW electricity network Endeavour Energy has welcomed a new Chief Executive Officer, an energy leader with extensive international experience....
NBN experiences unprecedented demand as Australians work from home
Kim Ho, , Company news, COVID-19, Demand management, Digital and smart utilities, NBN, News, Products, Professional services, Spotlight, 0As many Australians continue to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, upload demand on nbn’s main wholesale...
AWA calls on members’ feedback to aid government with COVID-19 response
Imogen Hartmann, , Community engagement, COVID-19, Disaster Management, News, Policy, Water, 0The Australian Water Association (AWA) has called on its members to pass on their thoughts and experiences with COVID-19...
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