NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, and Member for Wollondilly, Jai Rowell, have commended Sydney Catchment Authority and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service staff for the quick response responsible for saving vital water supply infrastructure during a recent fire in the Southern Highlands. Ms Hodgkinson said the blaze first broke out in Balmoral in the Southern Highlands on […]
Approximately 9,000 trees and shrubs have been planted at the Millbrook and Myponga Reservoir Reserves in South Australia under a rehabilitation agreement between SA Water and ForestrySA. This follows a review of harvested plantations in the reservoir reserves, where it was decided to rehabilitate the sites back to local native vegetation rather than replant them with pines. SA Water Environmental […]
The four regional water corporations servicing the wider Gippsland region in Victoria have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a strategic alliance. Gippsland Water, East Gippsland Water, South Gippsland Water and Westernport Water have all agreed to the alliance. The alliance objective is to maximise opportunities and increase the effectiveness of each organisation. The Memorandum of Understanding collectively […]
The Gold Coast City Council, Qld wishes to appoint a suitably experienced and resourced contractor to design and replace three switchboards at the Elanora Sewage Treatment Plant. A supplier briefing will be held on Tuesday 3 December 2013 at 10am at the site, Tallebugera Drive, Elanora. Submissions close: 11:00 AM Brisbane time, 18 December 2013 Additional information and application details can […]
Sydney Water has commissioned two independent reports to ensure the safety of its Hillsdale site in Botany. The first report found the site was safe for recreational use and recommended further testing of a small part of the site. Sydney Water immediately commissioned further investigation by an independent NATA-accredited laboratory. This second report is now available on Sydney Water’s website […]
Melbourne Water is seeking suggestions from the public on how best to use the land at its Western Treatment Plant. Melbourne Water says that it has made a commitment to providing desirable urban spaces and thriving natural environments and providing economic value. They are looking for original and creative ideas and new perspectives on how to use the land at […]
The amended Water Services Act has been finalised, introducing legislation that will transform the provision of water, sewerage, irrigation and drainage services in Western Australia. Water Minister Terry Redman said the Water Services Act 2012 was now operational and would bring benefits to water customers and businesses, including the introduction of a water ombudsman. A new code of conduct has […]
SA Water has celebrated World Toilet Day with the release of a fun and educational interactive app entitled, ‘Let the Poo Thru’. SA Water Chief Executive John Ringham says the free app is part of SA Water’s broader wastewater campaign which aims to educate the community in helping to protect the state’s wastewater network. “This interactive game has been designed […]
Despite new Australian Bureau of Statistics data showing that fewer Australian households are saving water outdoors, Lower Hunter residents in NSW have been found to use 3,000 litres less per person than they did in 2010. According to the ABS, only 54% of Australian households took steps to save water in the garden in the last 12 months, compared with […]
The annual Victorian Energy and Water Ombudsman report has been released, highlighting a number of issues that most concern energy and water customers in the state. Foremost, Victorian energy and water customers were increasingly worried about billing and affordability issues. The 2013 Annual Report from the Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) (EWOV) reveals 2012-13 as another year of substantial growth […]
WA Water Minister Terry Redman has launched a new water saving campaign on television, radio and in print encouraging West Australian’s to be much more accountable for their water use in the context of a drying climate. Fresh Water Thinking is a new approach from the Water Corporation to remind the community how precious the city’s water supplies are and the […]
WA Water Corporation is reminding its customers living in or near bushland not to assume they will have a water supply if they choose to stay and defend their homes during a bushfire. Bushfire season in the southwest corner of Western Australia starts in November and continues through to April. Water Corporation Perth Regional Manager Steve Dorricott said it was […]
Unitywater has won the Queensland Risk Management Excellence Award for its program to minimise wet weather sewage overflows. The Queensland Risk Management Excellence Award was presented to Unitywater at the LGAQ Conference in Cairns on Tuesday 22 October, to recognise the program’s innovation in risk reduction. Unitywater began its comprehensive Sewage Overflow Abatement Program (SOAP) in late 2011, with a […]
Seqwater has launched a new weir safety campaign warning the community about the dangers of swimming in weirs and fast flowing water. The weir safety campaign, with the new slogan ‘Don’t get sucked in’, urges the public, especially young people, to be aware of the potentially fatal consequences of swimming in weirs and flooded waterways. The campaign is an important […]
Albury City Council in NSW is currently seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors for the structural relining of existing sewer mains. The work includes: a) Pipe Bursting: Supply of all materials, pipe bursting, debeading of inserted pipe, and replacement of junctions, renewal of property branches, property boundary traps (all to ACC Standards Drawing No. STD-S-21) for the specified […]
The Water Service Association of Australia (WSAA) has appointed ACTEW Water Managing Director Mark Sullivan as its new Chair. WSAA is the peak body that brings together and supports water and sewerage organisations across the Australian urban water industry who ultimately provide a service to over 16 million Australians. ACTEW hopes the appointment will give the ACT a valuable opportunity […]
Victorian Minister for Water Peter Walsh and Member for Carrum MP Donna Bauer have today announced the completion of a project to reduce odour and noise at a sewage pump station in Bonbeach. Mr Walsh said Melbourne Water’s Bondi Road sewerage pumping station upgrade includes a new air treatment facility and state of the art mechanical and electrical equipment. “The […]
Queensland Urban Utilities has purchased a depot at Gatton to service the Lockyer Valley region. Since Queensland Urban Utilities was formed in 2010, service teams and equipment have been located at local council offices and depots in the region while possible sites for a dedicated depot were investigated. The company spokesperson says that the 9,000 square metre depot at 10 […]
The District Council of Mount Barker, SA is seeking offers from suitably qualified contractors for restoration works on the regions wastewater treatment lagoons. Submissions close: 5:00 pm Adelaide time, Wednesday the 4th of December. Additional information and application details can be found on the tender webpage.
Investing firm AEA Investors LP has signed an agreement to acquire the municipal, industrial and services water and wastewater treatment operations and assets of Siemens Water Technologies for EUR 640 million. AEA has an established track record of achieving superior returns as a leading private equity partner to middle market companies and has over 45 years of investing experience. This latest transaction […]
Hunter Water is using an online reputation study to find out what customers think about their service. The survey asks numerous questions including how satisfied customers are with the level of service they receive from Hunter Water, whether they feel they’re getting value for money and how they rate the taste of their water. Hunter Water’s Chief Customer Service Officer […]
Seqwater has repaired scouring and erosion at the toe of Borumba Dam in South East Queensland in readiness for the summer months. The repairs were required as a result of damage caused by the January 2011 floods. The toe, made of rock, sits in front of the dam wall and almost 3,600 tonnes of rock was brought in to provide […]
Barwon Water has announced that it plans to outsource its civil maintenance, electrical and mechanical maintenance, land management and stores services to Programmed Facility Management. The move is part of an organisation-wide efficiency review aimed at reducing costs and keeping customer prices down. Barwon Water’s Board unanimously selected Programmed Facility Management as the preferred provider from a short-list of four […]
The NT Department of Infrastructure is seeking offers from suitably qualified contractors for remediation works on stormwater drains. A mandatory site inspection will be held on 21/11/2013 at 10:00am. Submissions close: 2:00 PM Darwin time, Wednesday the 4th of December 2013 Additional information and application details can be found on the tender webpage.
Water Corporation, Property Council of Australia (WA) and the City of Perth have launched a new Waterwise Office Program to help office building owners and their tenants save water. Water Corporation Chief Executive Officer Sue Murphy launched the program at the Property Council’s Annual Commercial Property Management and Investment Conference. “Our data shows that office buildings in the CBD, West […]
Sydney Water recently hosted a number of Australia’s top business leaders at the Hargraves Institute Leadership for Innovation workshop. Sydney Water showcased its new Innovation Strategy to companies including Bank of Queensland, Myer, Transport NSW, and George Weston Foods. Sydney Water Managing Director, Kevin Young said the strategy is based on the Hargraves Institute Innovation Model and will set the direction […]
Horizon Power Managing Director Frank Tudor has confirmed that Horizon Power will make up to 240 staff redundant as part of a major overhaul of its business. This was initiated following delivery of a significant program of works to the value of $1 billion over the past seven years, together with an ongoing efficiency program. Affected staff are predominantly from […]
Melbourne’s water storages have edged past 80% full in October due to above-average rainfall and reduced water usage. Storages started October at 78.6% full and ended the month at 80.1%. The 1.5% increase represents a net gain of 27 billion litres, which is close to a month’s water supply for Melbourne. The four major catchments that harvest most of Melbourne’s […]
The NSW Government has appointed Mr Bruce Morgan as Sydney Water’s new Chairman until September 2016. Mr Morgan takes over from Dr Tom Parry, who was Sydney Water’s Chairman from August 2007 to September 2013. Mr Morgan has been on Sydney Water’s Board as a Director since January 2012 and has been acting Chairman since Dr Parry’s term ended in […]
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