Two SA Water infrastructure projects are underway at the Blue Lake in Mount Gambier (SA) as part of the company’s aim to improve the reliability of the region’s water supply. SA Water’s Senior Manager of Water Treatment and Quality, Janina Morrison, said the projects involve an upgrade to high voltage switchboard facilities and relaying of high voltage cabling near the […]
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Seqwater will soon begin river bank stabilisation work at Mary River in Kenilworth (QLD) to aid in stabilising an eroding 200metre section of the riverbank. Seqwater Chief Executive Officer, Peter Dennis, said the erosion of the river bank was threatening the integrity of the intake wells and affecting the quality of water reaching the Kenilworth Water Treatment Plant. “By stabilising […]
The Australian Energy Regulator has released its final decisions on network funding for NSW and ACT electricity distribution and transmission businesses, as well as Tasmania’s transmission network. The proposed funding reductions are around $6.5 billion across affected network businesses, or over $100 million per month. It appears to be good news for Australian energy customers, many of which are already […]
TPG has recently won an in-court dispute with NBN (formerly known as NBN Co) over the use of power plugs in its fibre-to-the-basement (FttB) rollout. TPG is now allowed to provide power supplies to sites where it installs equipment for its FttB broadband network. The company will be rolling out fibre-to-the-basement to approximately 500,000 homes and businesses in Sydney, Melbourne […]
The Australian Energy Regulator has recently released its 2014-19 Revenue Determination for TasNetworks, showing Tasmanian transmission charges are likely to fall. The AER’s decision fully accepts TasNetworks’ revised revenue proposal. As a result, customers directly-connected to the transmission network, including major industrial customers, will see reductions to transmission charges again in 2015-16, on top of the reductions already passed through […]
The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) has begun collaborating with the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and Accord Australasia Limited to discuss short and long term options for reducing the impact of wipes in wastewater systems around Australia. WSAA is the peak national industry body for the urban water industry. Accord is the national industry association representing manufacturers […]
The Water Safety Association of Australia (WSAA) and WaterRA have announced the release of the “Good Practice Guide to the Operation of Drinking Water Supply Systems for the Management of Microbial Risk.” The purpose of this guide is to provide concise advice on good practice preventive measures for the management of drinking water treatment processes and the distribution of this […]
The Australian Financial Review recently reported that Beach Energy is currently in discussion with its South Australian Cooper Basin venture partners in regards to the possible sale of processing and pipeline infrastructure. The assets being considered for sale are thought to include the 695 kilometre Moomba-Port Bonython oil products pipeline and the company’s stake in the Moomba oil and gas […]
The Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT) has elected a new President at its Annual General Meeting. Steve Apeldoorn, Director of ProjectMax, was unanimously elected to the role. Steve has previously been both Vice President and NZ Councillor, and is the first New Zealander to hold the Presidency of the society. Outgoing President, Trevor Gosatti, who has been in the […]
In a recent rebranding, the company formerly known ‘NBN Co’ has changed its name, style and logo to ‘NBN.’ NBN Executive General Manager, Kent Heffernan, has stated that the new logo reflects the positive change and growth of the company, signifying the company’s major step forward in supplying fast broadband to all Australians. The rebranding comes after intensive research into […]
Seqwater is seeking tenders to provide detailed design services for the Lowood WTP upgrade in Queensland. The upgrade is required to address current deficiencies and improve performance of the plant thereby lowering both water quality and supply reliability risks, and include: Upgrading electrical, instrumentation and control (EI&C) systems Upgrading chemical dosing systems including unloading, storage and batching Upgrading treated water […]
Power and Water Corporation will begin major sewer line replacement work in Millner and Rapid Creek (NT). The maintenance work will cause some lane closures and reduced speed limits on Bagot and Trower Roads. There will be no disruption to normal sewer function during the replacement works. The replacement of the damaged sewer line is part of Power and Water […]
Testing of the sewage reticulation main and property connection points at Rupanyup (VIC) have now been completed by GWMWater. The testing has taken place in readiness for the Rupanyup sewage scheme to become operational. Minor works associated with individual connection will be ongoing as properties connect to the system. Property owners will shortly receive a letter from GWMWater advising that […]
Energex field staff and emergency equipment has left Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast to help restore power supplies after wild weather lashed Sydney and the Central Coast and Hunter districts. Heavy rain and cyclonic wind gusts of up to 135 km/h cut power to more than 200,000 properties while flash flooding destroyed homes and caused traffic chaos across the region. […]
Allan Badke, Powerlink Queensland’s longest serving employee, has been congratulated by Energy Minister, Mark Bailey, for his dedication to the energy industry. “I’m very pleased to personally acknowledge Allan Badke’s long and significant career,” Mr Bailey said. “This is a particularly important milestone as Allan is also officially the longest serving employee of all three government owned network businesses here […]
The ownership of John Holland and its subsidiaries have now transferred to CCCI, a wholly owned subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC). CCCC is the largest listed company in the international infrastructure and engineering sector. By activity, the company is currently ranked #187 on the Fortune 500 list and #4 in Global Contractors by Engineering News Record (ENR). […]
The Australia Pacific LNG project has successfully begun receiving power from the first of seven gas turbines entering operation. While the majority of the natural gas arriving at the facility will be processed and exported as LNG, a small amount will be used to power the gas turbine generators to generate the electrical power required to operate the two LNG […]
Contractors are undertaking geotechnical survey work as part of AGL’s planning for Stage 1 of the Gloucester Gas Project (NSW). The work will focus on the Gloucester area and along the pipeline route. The survey will provide information about local soil and rock structures, and will be particularly useful in designing project infrastructure including the Central Processing Facility (CPF), Stratford […]
The New South Wales Supreme Court has reinstated the right of Metgasco Limited to drill at the Rosella E01 well. Managing Director, Peter Henderson, said this was a landmark decision for the resources industry in New South Wales and could have implications for broader industry in the state. “Had we lost, future investors in NSW would have had to consider […]
Energy Minister for WA, Mike Nahan, has announced the construction of six new power stations in the towns of Cue, Meekatharra, Yalgoo, Wiluna, Sandstone and Mount Magnet. These towns in the Mid-West region will soon benefit from a reliable new power supply which Horizon Power forecasts will save millions of dollars over the life of the contract. This follows the […]
A saltwater crocodile has been successfully captured and relocated after it was found inhabiting a recycled water storage dam at Bakers Creek (QLD) for the past six years. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) officers undertook the operation to capture the 4.1m crocodile at the council facility. The crocodile was then relocated to Koorana Crocodile Farm at Coowonga, east […]
A nationwide pilot by the NBN Co aims to significantly boost broadband speeds available to residents and businesses in rural and regional Australia. Starting next month, fixed wireless consumers on the current highest speed tier, will be able to experience increased wholesale download speeds between 25-50Mbps – up to double the current top wholesale offering. The pilot is also designed […]
Ergon Energy has developed a new strategy to support an expected increase in customer electric vehicle (EV) uptake, with EVs having the potential to provide significant benefits to both customers and utilities. Ergon’s innovative EV trial found high participant acceptance of EVs, lower running costs than petrol or diesel vehicles and even a reluctance to hand them back at the […]
The Queensland government has approved the development of the Mount Emerald Wind Farm, south of Mareebaa. The farm has the potential to power 75,000 homes a year and create up to 200 construction jobs on the Atherton Tablelands. Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, Jackie Trad, said her decision to approve the development application for the […]
The Santos GLNG project is now approaching 95 per cent completion and is expected to produce first LNG around the end of the third quarter this year. Previous guidance for first LNG was in the second half of this year. “The progress at GLNG over the past year has been excellent. This announcement highlights our confidence of delivering this transformational […]
Western Water and Macedon Ranges Shire council have introduced a new sewer system and upgrades to nearly 50 septic tanks within the Mount Macedon area (VIC) with over 80 properties now receiving access to healthy and safe wastewater. The two phase project has been implemented through a partnership between Western Water and Macedon Ranges Shire Council through funding from the […]
Unitywater (QLD) has inspected more than 56,000 properties across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Noosa regions as part of its Source Detection Survey. It has found a number of residents with illegal plumbing connections, placing undue stress on the sewerage network – especially during times of significant rainfall. Between 1 July 2010 and 31 March 2015 the survey work, […]
Clarence Valley Council (NSW) is seeking tenders for the construction of four PV solar generating systems across various Clarence Valley Council sites. The council has identified four of its water and sewage facilities where solar generated power could be used to offset mains power usage. A minimum 30kw PV solar generation system at each of the four facilities is required. […]
AGL has applied to the Office of Coal Seam Gas to adapt its Waukivory REF approval for the Waukivory Pilot site in NSW. AGL applied for the variation of its Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the Waukivory Pilot to allow the movement of flowback water (via an existing AGL water pipeline) from the four pilot wells to Tiedmans East […]
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