Cutting-edge cartography: digital mapping for improved vegetation management

Imogen Hartmann February 12, 2021 Asset management, Big Data, Digital Utilities, Electricity, Features, Mapping & GIS 0

by Imogen Hartmann, Journalist Victorian Power Networks (VPN) (encompassing the CitiPower and Powercor networks) and United Energy (UE) own and […]

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An evolving ecosystem: Yarra Valley Water’s award-winning customer experience practice

Charlotte Pordage February 8, 2021 Features, Retail, Stakeholder Engagement, Water 0

In October 2020, Yarra Valley Water won Customer Experience (CX) Team of the Year at the Ashton Media CX Awards. […]

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Creating a more resilient grid: virtual power plants explained

Journalist February 5, 2021 Batteries & Storage, Digital Utilities, Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy, Telecommunications 0

by Eliza Booth, Journalist The way we generate, use and store energy is changing. As the world moves towards more […]

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How utilities can lead Australia to a hydrogen future

Charlotte Pordage February 4, 2021 Features, Gas, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sustainability 0

by Emil Billquist, Managing Director, Frank Ochel, Senior Principal, and Thomas Culbert, Senior Manager, Accenture There has been a lot […]

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Cyber security in the age of Industry 4.0

Charlotte Pordage January 29, 2021 Cyber Security, Digital Utilities, Disaster Management, Features 0

The fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, refers to the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, […]

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HDD assists heathcote sewer upgrade

Charlotte Pordage November 11, 2020 Features, Pumps, Trenchless technology, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

In January 2020, Coliban Water completed its $5 million Heathcote Sewer Scheme Project, enabling property owners to connect to the […]

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Keep it clean: how renewables can lead the recovery from COVID-19

Charlotte Pordage November 10, 2020 Batteries & Storage, Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy, Solar, Wind 0

As federal and state governments look to restart the economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 health emergency, there is a significant opportunity for renewable energy and energy storage to be at the forefront of Australia’s economic recovery.

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Powering Sydney’s future: bringing the city’s aging electrical infrastructure up to date

Imogen Hartmann November 9, 2020 Electricity, Features, Projects, Substations 0

By Imogen Hartmann, Journalist Reliability and affordability of energy supply is a critical component of economies, and therefore top of […]

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Safety first: robot enables next-generation asset inspections

Charlotte Pordage November 6, 2020 Condition Assessment, Features, Maintenance, Pipelines, Safety and Training, Water 0

Water Corporation maintains two underground pipeline tunnels in the Perth Hills – the 5.6km Canning Tunnel and the 3.9km Wungong […]

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Digital water metering: the future of water management

Charlotte Pordage November 4, 2020 Asset management, Condition Assessment, Digital Utilities, Features, Smart meters, Water 0

Here, we take a look at how smart water meter technology works, and the challenges and areas of opportunity for the water sector.

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Diversity and innovation go hand in hand

Charlotte Pordage November 3, 2020 Civil Construction, Features, Sponsored Editorial, Trenchless technology 0

Every kind of diversity – be it gender, race, socio economic status or age – is critical to a business […]

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Networks renewed: an Australian-first voltage management trial

Charlotte Pordage November 2, 2020 Digital Utilities, Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy, Solar, Stakeholder Engagement 0

Across Australia, and particularly in NSW, the uptake of rooftop solar has soared, with more than 450,000 premises across the […]

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Blazing the trail: in conversation with Power and Water’s first female CEO

Charlotte Pordage October 30, 2020 Electricity, Features, Water 0

In June 2020, Northern Territory utility, Power and Water, appointed its first female Chief Executive Officer following an extensive recruitment process.

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EnergyAustralia’s ON incubates household energy for the future

Charlotte Pordage October 28, 2020 Digital Utilities, Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy, Retail 0

What happens when product developers and customers get together to look at how household energy could be better? Easier, more […]

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A quick Q&A with Cybertec Company Director Mark Irwin

Charlotte Pordage October 27, 2020 Digital Utilities, Electricity, Features, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0

The industrial communications range from Cybertec has been a staple within Madison Technologies’ product offering for over 12 years. Madison […]

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Waste not, want not – biogas powering a clean, green energy future

Charlotte Pordage October 26, 2020 Electricity, Features, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Traditionally, wastewater treatment plants were solely designed to fulfil a vital role in ensuring public health and the protection of […]

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Leadership in the time of COVID-19

Charlotte Pordage October 23, 2020 Disaster Management, Features, Water 0

In April 2020, City West Water announced that Maree Lang, who had been acting in the Managing Director role since […]

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Crucial research helps keep sewer corrosion at bay

Charlotte Pordage October 21, 2020 Corrosion, Features, Maintenance, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Concrete is the most commonly used material in sewers which can be attributed to its strength, durability and relatively low maintenance costs. However, due to the nature of concrete and the unique sewer atmosphere, corrosion of concrete pipes and associated infrastructure has been widely recognised as a significant challenge for the utility industry.

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The road to resiliency: examining the impact of severe events on Australia’s energy grid

Charlotte Pordage October 19, 2020 Asset management, Digital Utilities, Disaster Management, Electricity, Features 0

Increased extreme events are ravaging Australian communities and placing increased pressure on utility companies to respond with greater network resilience and flexibility.

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Partnership in change

Charlotte Pordage October 14, 2020 Features, Safety and Training, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0

At Programmed, our value of diversity, inclusion and equality is about taking practical steps to embed sustainable change. We are […]

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Gippsland Water leader recognised in Victoria’s top public sector women awards

Imogen Hartmann September 17, 2020 Company news, Features, News, Water 0

A Gippsland Water leader has been named among Victoria’s top 50 public sector women. Managing Director Sarah Cumming’s contribution was […]

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Australian-first innovation delivers unique repair solution for Hunter Water

Charlotte Pordage August 13, 2020 Features, Pipelines, Trenchless technology, Water 0

When faced with the challenge of repairing a critical 900mm water main near Newcastle, NSW, Hunter Water had two options: […]

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SA Water CFO appointment highlights women in leadership

Imogen Hartmann August 12, 2020 Company news, Features, News, People and appointments, Water 0

SA Water has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer for the beginning of its 2020-24 regulatory period. Jacqueline Guerin has […]

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Blue Energy spearheads pre-feasibility study for new gas pipeline

Charlotte Pordage August 11, 2020 Civil Construction, Features, Gas, Pipelines, Projects 0

A leaked report from the manufacturing taskforce of the National COVID Coordination Commission (NCCC) urged governments to consider the role […]

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Revolutionising asset management through a smarter water network

Charlotte Pordage August 7, 2020 Asset management, Big Data, Condition Assessment, Digital Utilities, Features, IOT, Water 0

The rapid evolution and maturity of smart and digital technologies is creating diverse opportunities for utilities to adopt emerging devices […]

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Trenchless technology assists major pipeline upgrade

Charlotte Pordage August 6, 2020 Features, Trenchless technology, Trenchless Technology - TRACTO-TECHNIK, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Gippsland Water recently completed a $1 million upgrade to the Regional Outfall System (ROS) at Flynn, which will help to […]

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SCADA integration project delivers improved asset visibility

Charlotte Pordage August 5, 2020 Asset management, Digital Utilities, Features, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Unitywater provides water and sewerage services to the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions of South East Queensland. As […]

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Ensuring a climate-resilient water supply for South East Queensland’s future

Charlotte Pordage August 3, 2020 Asset management, Dams, Digital Utilities, Features, Projects, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Seqwater’s capital works and asset maintenance programs play a critical role in safeguarding South East Queensland’s water sources.

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Smart use of water cultivating cooler, greener cities

Charlotte Pordage July 31, 2020 Digital Utilities, Features, Irrigation, Smart meters, Sustainability, Water 0

SA Water’s world-first heat mitigation trial with Adelaide Airport has found smart watering to maintain soil moisture and cultivate green space can reduce average ambient temperatures by more than three degrees on warm days.

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City West Water leads the way in stormwater harvesting

Charlotte Pordage July 28, 2020 Features, Stormwater, Sustainability, Water 0

City West Water is leading the way in developing and implementing innovative stormwater harvesting projects supporting healthy, green spaces across […]

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