The utility will compete for the Australian Water Association (AWA) Awards’ Infrastructure Project Innovation Excellence Award. Melbourne Water, with John Holland-KBR JV, received the nomination for its innovative approach to the Biogas Handling System Stage 1 Upgrade at the Eastern Treatment Plant. Melbourne Water said the Infrastructure Project Innovation Award recognises significant and innovative water infrastructure projects driving prosperity and […]
The Federal Government has appointed a Non-Executive Director to the NBN Co Board for a three-year term, commencing 22 April 2024. Mr Kevin Russell has more than 20 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry, including significant leadership and business transformation expertise. Mr Russell’s previous roles include Managing Director of Vocus Group, Group Executive of Retail for Telstra, Chief Country Officer […]
NBN Co and Nokia have partnered to deliver a world first demonstration of 83Gbps wholesale download speeds on the live nbn full fibre access network. The successful demonstration utilised Nokia’s prototype 100 gigabit technology and showcased the world-class capabilities of nbn full fibre to support the next generation of broadband services. This is the first time the prototype technology has […]
Australia’s utility sector is undergoing a significant transformation. The Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (ACIC Act) mandates stricter compliance for utility companies, demanding robust data management and security protocols. Simultaneously, the race towards net zero requires a major shift to digitally driven infrastructure. Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA) is positioned at the forefront of this evolution, offering a unique blend of geospatial […]
Itron’s Director of Water – Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island, Bruce Kain, has shared his insights on the challenges facing the utility industry and the work Itron is doing to help Australia reach a better, more sustainable water future. Mr Kain said that he has been working in the utility industry for the best part of fourteen years […]
GWMWater has awarded the tenders for the construction of the final stage of a pipeline upgrade that will deliver drinking water to Kaniva – currently the largest town in Victoria without a drinking water supply. Girdwood Contractors have been awarded the tender to complete the 43km of pipeline that will link Nhill to Kaniva. Contractor CHS Group has been awarded […]
A waste-to-energy facility operated by Yarra Valley Water has marked a major milestone, having diverted more than 175,000t of commercial food waste away from landfill. This milestone for the Wollert facility, which was Victoria’s first food waste to energy plant, comes as Yarra Valley Water has started construction on its second, larger facility in Lilydale. Commercial food waste producers, such […]
TasNetworks has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at the Tiagarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Museum in Devonport with Six Rivers Aboriginal Corporation. The Tiagarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Museum is one of the oldest Aboriginal operated Museum and Keeping Places in Australia, and the oldest resident structure situated on the Mersey Bluff in Devonport. TasNetworks said it was […]
Utility publisher Monkey Media has officially been acquired by Prime Creative Media, along with all of its print, digital and marketing IP assets, as of 2 April 2024. As part of the acquisition, Utility, along with Monkey Media’s other titles, Infrastructure, Energy, Pump Industry, Council and Mining magazines will all join the Prime Creative Media stable. All brands include weekly […]
The opening of Fortescue’s Gladstone Electrolyser Facility marks the delivery of Australia’s first manufacturing facility capable of producing hydrogen electrolysers at a commercial scale, marking a major milestone in the nation’s hydrogen industry. This is the first stage of a wider Green Energy Manufacturing Centre being developed by Fortescue on the 100ha site located on the Aldoga Industrial Estate in […]
A group of Tawny Grassbirds has taken up residence in the grasslands near Yarra Valley Water’s Lilydale Sewage Treatment Plant, marking one of the first sightings of this species in Victoria. Tawny Grassbirds are typically found in northern New South Wales and are rarely seen in groups of more than one or two. However, it’s thought that five of these […]
A power outage caused by heavy rainfall and flash-flooding on 5 April has left approximately 1,300 residents in the Sydney CBD without power. A substation on Goulburn and Pitt Streets in the CBD flooded, causing extensive power outages in the area. Ausgrid said that the outage started at approximately 3.50am on 5 April and impacted about 1,300 people. By early […]
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) and Barwon Water are supporting an environmental monitoring program which will assess the health of the Upper Barwon River to guide its future management. The organisations have engaged the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s Arthur Rylah Institute to conduct electrofishing surveys over the next two years to understand the health of fish […]
South Australia’s iconic Stobie pole is celebrating the anniversary of its patenting in July, after it was developed to replace wooden poles 100 years ago. The Stobie pole was formally patented in July 1924 by the then Adelaide Electric Supply Company. They were developed because of the shortage of wood for poles in South Australia and issues with termites. An […]
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Coliban Water have reached an agreement regarding the new Operating Licence for the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant, with the amendments to the licence including environmental performance standards that will protect the environment and human health. In 2019 Coliban acknowledged the historical non-compliance issues at the plant, and began a $20 million investment program. Over […]
TasWater has announced it will run a series of community engagement consultations ahead of developing its next Price and Service Plan. TasWater Head of Communications and Engagement, Callan Paske, said all Tasmanians were invited to join in the conversation about shaping the state’s water future and finding the right balance between price and service that will help the state thrive. […]
Hydro Tasmania Chair, Richard Bolt, has announced that the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ian Brooksbank, will step down on 3 October 2024. Hydro Tasmania said that the announcement will pave the way for a new CEO at one of Australia’s leading renewable energy businesses, to drive major new generation and storage infrastructure that will keep power reliable and grow […]
Origin has entered into an agreement with Superloop to provide broadband wholesale services, as part of Origin’s drive to expand its customer base. The new service agreement comes as Origin targets the next phase of growth for its broadband business, which has seen customer numbers increase five-fold since 2021 New broadband customers contributed to Origin reporting customer growth at the […]
Arup has appointed a new leader of their Victorian Water Business. Jackie Moss has had a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the water industry, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. Ms Moss joins Arup from Melbourne Water, where she held key positions including serving as the Head of Service Enablement One Water. Arup said […]
Melbourne Water is undertaking a program to establish new habitat for the critically endangered Leadbeater’s Possum, with funding support from the Federal Government. With only a small number of lowland sub-species of the Leadbeater’s Possum remaining in the wild, the Securing a future for lowland Leadbeater’s Possum initiative aims to re-establish habitat in the Yarra Valley, at the Yarra Valley […]
Parts of the Western Power energy network have suffered serious damage after approximately 70 pole top fires broke out in the Perth metropolitan area, affecting the power supply to around 13,000 homes and businesses. Western Power Executive Manager of Asset Operations, Zane Christmas, said that crews were set to work as quickly and safely as possible to address a significant […]
Squadron Energy has announced the appointment of a new CEO and the transition of the current CEO to Chairman, alongside commitments to improve its collaboration with regional communities. Former APA Group CEO and Managing Director Rob Wheals has been appointed CEO, while current CEO Jason Willoughby is set to become Chairman of Squadron. Mr Wheals has more than 25 years’ […]
Origin has paid $295,872 in penalties for eight contraventions of Victorian energy laws. Origin allegedly referred six customers affected by family violence to a debt recovery agency without considering the potential impact of debt recovery on those customers. Origin self-reported the issues affecting Victorian customers as required under the commission’s reporting requirements. Before taking action to recover arrears from an […]
Queensland’s Urban Utilities has inked a new deal with the partner that will provide an Integrated Facilities Management Solution across their water network. Programed has secured the contract, which includes planned and reactive facility services, management and support services. Urban Utilities is one of Australia’s largest water distributor-retailers, providing water services to customers in several regions of Australia, including Brisbane, […]
Water NSW has awarded Upper Hunter Hydro (UPP) the tender for the potential development of two new pumped hydro projects, which, once complete, could hold as much power as one million household batteries. As a successful applicant following a competitive tender process under WaterNSW’s Renewable Energy and Storage Program, UHH will get access to areas of WaterNSW land and reservoirs […]
The severe power outages that affected hundreds of thousands of Victorians after the 13 February storms have been resolved, with AusNet announcing that power has been restored to all affected customers. Since the storms, AusNet crews have worked day and night to restore the network to more than 360,000 AusNet customers who were left without power as a result of […]
A sample of water from Fern Tree is headed to the US for the 34th Annual International Water Tasting in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to go into the running to win the title of best tasting tap water in the world. TasWater Manager Water Quality, Stephen Westgate, said that Fern Tree had earned its shot at global glory after being […]
A waterways monitoring program undertaken by Melbourne Water has led to the discovery of the oldest platypus ever recorded in the wild. The Melbourne Water Urban Platypus Program (MWUPP), in association with Ecology Australia and Cesar performs sampling to gather population health data of these cryptic monotremes. The male platypus was estimated to be one year old when he was […]
Veriforce CHAS, the renowned UK-based provider of supply chain risk prevention, compliance, and supply chain management solutions, has announced the launch of CHAS Australia. Headquartered in Sydney, this expansion brings the award-winning compliance services of Veriforce CHAS to Australia, providing contractors, clients and material suppliers across the ANZ region with comprehensive support in navigating ever-evolving legislation and increasing regulatory standards. […]
Horizon Power has announced that its Smart Connect Solar technology is now available in Carnarvon, as part of its plan to expand solar access throughout regional Western Australia. The utility is planning to roll out the technology to all of its service areas in 2024. The technology uses a distributed energy resource management system that enables the coordination of high […]
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