An Australian water utility has received international recognition after being awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign of the Year at the Asia-Pacific Communications Summit in Singapore. Sydney Water received the award for its ‘keep wipes out of the pipes’ education program. Sydney Water Senior Media and PR Advisor, Peter Hadfield, said, “Our ‘keep wipes out of pipes’ education program has […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing $449,000 in funding to Australian National University (ANU) to map potential short-term off-river pumped hydro energy storage (STORES) sites which could unlock new pathways for renewable energy. STORES sites are pairs of reservoirs which are separated by an altitude difference of between 300 – 900m, in hilly terrain, and joined by a […]
A new report by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found that nbn now supplys almost 1.4 million broadband wholesale access services. The ACCC’s quarterly National Broadband Network Wholesale Market Indicators Report for the period ending 30 September 2016, details the size and structure of emerging wholesale access markets. Key points from the report include: nbn co is […]
More than a thousand Sydney Water staff members across New South Wales stopped work to take part in safety activities for National Safe Work Month. Sydney Water’s infrastructure planning and delivery group organised a large-scale synchronised event for over 500 staff and contractors across more than 50 sites, ranging from office buildings to treatment plants, and even residential streets and […]
TasNetworks has appointed a new non-executive Director to its board following the retirement of directors Mervyn Davies and Don Challen. Peter McIntyre was appointed to the position for a three-year term. Mr McIntyre was previously the Managing Director of TransGrid for the past six years TasNetworks Chairman, Dr Dan Norton AO, said Mr McIntyre brings a wealth of industry knowledge […]
APA has created a new position on its Executive Committee following the announcement that committee member, John Ferguson, is retiring. Sam Pearce, APA’s current General Manager Corporate Development, has been appointed to the new position of Group Executive Networks and Power. With Mr Ferguson’s retirement, APA has taken the opportunity to review the roles and responsibilities of its Executive Committee, […]
Unitywater has awarded a contract to build two new sewerage mains on the Sunshine Coast, as part of a major upgrade to the sewerage network that includes increasing the capacity of a number of connecting sewage pumping stations. Unitywater and contractor Pipeline Drillers signed the $24.2 million contract to construct a 2.5km sewerage main from Caloundra Road along Nicklin Way, […]
A joint venture has been awarded a two-year extension of its framework agreement with Melbourne Water for the delivery of water asset renewal and upgrade projects. In 2013, John Holland-KBR Joint Venture was selected as one of two preferred service providers by Melbourne Water and under the extension, it will continue to provide design and construction services to Melbourne Water until […]
An Australian irrigation alliance has received the Core Value Award 2016 from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia in the Infrastructure category. The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Renewal Alliance (MIARA) – an alliance between Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI), GHD, John Holland Group and UGL – received the award to acknowledge their effective stakeholder engagement on the Hanwood Modernisation Project in […]
Following an open market recruitment process, Coliban Water has re-appointed its Managing Director from now until December 2021. Jeff Rigby has been Managing Director since December 2011, and was identified as the best candidate to continue to lead Coliban Water for the next five years. Coliban Water Chairman, Andrew Cairns, said more than 70 people applied for the role. “It […]
The winner of the Ixom 2016 Best Tap Water in Australia competition has been announced at National Water Week in Marysville, Victoria. The winning sample was provided by TasWater’s Barrington Water Treatment Plant, on the north-west coast of Tasmania. Judging took place at the National Water Week celebrations in Marysville, Victoria, which had the winning sample in last year’s competition. […]
The New South Wales Government has agreed to sell part of Ausgrid, the state’s electricity distributor, to an Australian consortium. The government reached an agreement with Australian companies IFM Investors and AustralianSuper in a deal worth $16.189 billion. New South Wales Premier, Mike Baird, said proceeds from the sale will help fund critical infrastructure projects as part of the state […]
The new CEO of South East Australia (SEA) Gas has been elected to the Australian Pipelines and Gas Association (APGA) board. Wendy Oldham was elected to the board at the APGA Annual General Meeting which took place in Perth at the 2016 APGA Annual Convention and Exhibition. Ms Oldham was appointed SEA Gas CEO in early 2016 after 15 years as […]
Victoria’s largest regional urban water corporation, Barwon Water, has appointed a new Managing Director. Tracey Slatter will replace Joe Adamski – who has been the Managing Director for the last four years. Victorian Minister for Water, Lisa Neville, said, “We look forward to working with Tracey Slatter in her new role as Managing Director of Barwon Water. “Her experience and […]
By Adam Lovell, Executive Director – Water Services Association of Australia In September 2016 the Deloitte Access Economics report Economic and social value of improved water quality at Sydney’s coastal beaches was released at Bondi Beach. It confirmed what we all knew: Australia’s liveable cities and beach lifestyle are iconic all over the world. Twenty-five years on from the start of […]
Flight Data Systems (FDS) is now a delegated authority of CASA, which means they can process individual applications for the remotely-piloted aircraft operator’s certificate (also referred to as a UAV Operator’s Certificate). The company’s aim is to reduce the wait time and cost to industry. As an approved delegate, Flight Data Systems’s regulatory services are independently overseen by CASA. FDS […]
The Federal Government has reappointed Dr Ziggy Switkowski AO as the Chair and Non-Executive Director of the nbn board. Dr Switkowski was reappointed to the position for a further three-year term, commencing on 3 October 2016. Dr Switkowski, one of Australia’s most distinguished telecommunications executives, previously served as Chief Executive Officer of both Telstra Corporation Limited and Optus Communications. Federal […]
Comdain Infrastructure has opened a new operational centre in the northern Brisbane suburb of Banyo and will move from their current location in Eagle Farm to the new renovated office and warehouse in October 2016. Comdain is currently celebrating over 50 years in business. The now 500-employee-strong company is also experiencing a steady rate of development. Comdain CEO, Peter Coen, […]
AGL Energy has appointed a new Non-Executive Director who will act as an additional director and stand for election at the 2017 Annual General Meeting. Petter Botton will take on the position effective 21 October 2016. Since 1994, Mr Botten has been CEO of Oil Search Limited, overseeing its development into a major Australian Securities Exchange-listed company. Mr Botten also has […]
A bio-energy project is among the first group of recipients of the Victorian Government’s $20 million New Energy Jobs Fund grants, supporting new energy technologies. Waranga Green Energy will receive $1 million to fund a self-sustaining mixed agriculture bio-energy project. The project involves the construction of a bio-digester that can process up to 200 tonnes of agricultural waste per day […]
nbn’s fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) service is now available to almost three quarters of a million premises, 12 months after the service was commercially launched. Almost a quarter of a million premises are also now activated on the NBN via FTTN. The figures, announced by nbn, show 745,000 FTTN premises are now ready for service with 235,00 activated. Including figures announced for […]
Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has appointed its new Chief Executive, following the departure of Michael Roche after more than a decade of leadership. Former Minister for Resources Ian Macfarlane will now take on the position. The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) welcomed Mr Macfarlane’s appointment. “APPEA is delighted to see Ian Macfarlane return to the resources industry in […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing $2.5 million in funding to a wave energy technology developer to create the world’s first renewable energy island, including wave energy generation. Carnegie Wave Energy will design and build the renewable energy microgrid on Garden Island off the coast of Perth, Western Australia, which will include solar, battery and wave integrated technology. The […]
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio witnessed the signing of a Letter of Interest from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to Monash University in support of Monash’s Transformative Energy Initiative – which will include new energy technologies and smart microgrids. The Victorian Government is currently working with CEFC and Monash University to provide the renewable energy sector with […]
nbn’s 2015-2016 Annual Report has reported the company has exceeded all key targets for the financial year by doubling the number of premises able to connect to the NBN, as well as improving partnerships with delivery partners and retail service providers. The results were released as part of the nbn Annual Report 2015-2016 to Parliament outlining the operational and financial […]
Three Power and Water Corporation projects have been recognised at the Australian Engineering Excellence Awards (AEEA) 2016 Northern Awards and the 2016 Northern Territory (NT) Training Awards. The three projects include: The Adelaide River Treatment Plant with project partners SUEZ and Goodline The Manymak Energy Efficiency Project with project partner the Centre for Appropriate Technology The Darwin Zone 66/11kV Substation with project […]
Water scarcity and desalination will be hot topics at the International Water Association’s (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition to be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9-14 October. Responding to increasing water scarcity, desalination is evolving into a viable alternative water supply, with approximately 18,000 desalination plants in existence worldwide at the end of 2015. The […]
The Board of the Energy Pipelines Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, who will take over the role from Professor Valerie Linton. David Norman was selected as the new CEO and Professor Linton will remain in a consultative role on select projects to ensure the ongoing success and value of these projects for the Australian pipeline industry. Mr Norman […]
As well as delivering a comprehensive suite of safety products that meet all relevant local and international standards, NHP offers tailored and configurable designs enabling scalable and integrated safety. NHP’s innovative safety products and solutions improve the functional operation of your machinery while helping to increase personnel safety, efficiency and productivity. NHP offers the broadest safety portfolios in the industry to help you […]
On 1 August, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) officially recognised Zinfra Group as an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO). Jim Modrouvanos, Asset Standards Authority (ASA) Executive Director, part of TfNSW, presented Zinfra Group Managing Director, Steve MacDonald, with a certificate confirming their AEO status. “We congratulate Zinfra Group for attaining AEO status and look forward to their contributions as a delivery partner […]
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