The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has claimed that a new Senate Inquiry into electricity network regulation is motivated by politics rather than better outcomes for consumers. ENA CEO John Bradley said there were existing independent institutions empowered to address the issues listed in the Inquiry’s Terms of Reference. “A comprehensive review of Australia’s electricity network regulations was completed over 2012 […]
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The Vertigan Panel has presented its National Broadband Network Market and Regulation Report to the Federal Government. The panel reviewed the overall structure and regulatory framework for Australia’s future broadband market, including the role of infrastructure-based competition and, in particular, NBN Co’s role in that market. This is the final report from the Panel of Experts, led by Dr Michael […]
Residents and businesses in Lakes Entrance and Orbost, Victoria, will be connected to reticulated natural gas by the middle of 2016. Deputy Premier, Peter Ryan, joined The Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, in Lakes Entrance to discuss the rollout of natural gas with local businesses and community groups. Mr Ryan said both Lakes Entrance and Orbost would be […]
ACTEW has ended the 2013/14 year with strong financial results, delivered on one of Canberra’s largest infrastructure projects, recorded major improvements in safety outcomes for its workforce, and continued to provide excellent quality water and sewerage services to the people of the ACT. John Knox, Managing Director of ACTEW Corporation, praised the efforts of the ACTEW workforce by delivering strong […]
Melbourne Water has awarded the contract for a major sewer upgrade project in Melbourne’s inner north to John Holland and Kellogg, Brown and Root Joint Venture. The first works are scheduled to begin on the week commencing 6 October 2014. The Carlton Main Sewer transfers sewage from Carlton, Brunswick, and the southern areas of Coburg to the Western Treatment Plant at […]
New analysis released by the Energy Networks Association (ENA) finds that gas bills for residential and commercial customers would be about $50 per year (or 5.4%) lower in 2034 than current levels, if distortionary subsidies to solar technology paid for by energy customers were removed. ENA CEO John Bradley said many of Australia’s 4.5million household gas users and 120,000 business […]
Gold Coast City Council (QLD) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to provide scheduled diving inspection and condition assessments of water retaining structures for three years. The contract services include but are not limited to the following: Potable water storage reservoirs or tanks Recycled water storage reservoirs or tanks Process tanks associated with wastewater or recycled water treatment processes […]
Coliban Region Water Corporation (VIC) is proposing to appoint a consultant to calibrate the 2014 Bendigo Sewer Model. Calibration must be reached for the Dry Weather (DWF) and Wet Weather Flow (WWF) conditions based on the methodology and specific requirements contained in ‘Coliban Water Sewerage Network Model Build and Calibration Specification’, CWSHM-V06, Version 6. Submissions for this tender close Wednesday […]
SA Water is currently completing a water security planning process as part of a continued commitment to delivering quality drinking water services to the South East. The South East region is supplied water from individual groundwater supplies (such as the Blue Lake and bores) as well as water from the River Murray via the Tailem Bend to Keith pipeline. “Through […]
Origin, Australia’s largest integrated energy company, has expanded into the ACT, providing Canberrans with a greater range of energy choices. Until now, the ACT has had only two energy retailers to choose from, while customers in other states have enjoyed the benefits of much greater competition. Victoria has 16 active electricity retailers, South Australia 13, New South Wales 12, and […]
According to international research firm IDATE, the number of New Zealand households passed by the fibre-to-the-premises rollout has well exceeded its annual targets. The ultra-fast broadband rollout is managed by Crown Fibre Holdings, a government-owned company. The number of connections added in the final quarter came close to tripling those during the same period in 2013. The deployment goal of […]
The City of Melbourne has once again been recognised as a global climate leader, winning a C40 & Siemens City Climate Leadership Award for its Urban Landscapes Climate Adaptation Program. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle accepted the award at a ceremony in New York in front of more than 250 Mayors, city planners, policy-makers, and influential thinkers from around the world. It […]
New real-time technology could shave millions of dollars from the operational costs of Australian businesses, according to Esri Australia Business Solutions Manager, Doug van Gelder. Mr van Gelder, has advised leading asset managers how smart mapping technology is set to revolutionise the way organisations manage their infrastructure at the Asset Management and Maintenance Conference in Brisbane. Mr van Gelder said Geographic Information […]
CitiPower Powercor has launched a Directions and Priorities Consultation Paper outlining future plans and priorities for continuing to provide safe and reliable electricity to customers. The paper outlines how key insights collected through a stakeholder engagement program, along with CitiPower Powercor’s knowledge of the network, future trends and regulatory obligations, are shaping their future directions and priorities. For the 2016–2020 regulatory control […]
Aussie workers could cut commute times, earn higher salaries, and open doors to new employment and lifestyle opportunities by working from home with faster broadband, according to newly released research. The Connected Commuters report commissioned by NBN Co, the company delivering the National Broadband Network (NBN), reveals one in ten Australian surveyed would work from home more often if they […]
Melbourne Water has nominated Mr Michael Wandmaker for the position of Managing Director, effective 6 October 2014. Mr Wandmaker has extensive senior leadership experience across several industries, both in Australia and internationally, including electrical and mechanical engineering, energy, oil, gas, mining, and water, having worked at Sydney Water in the mid-2000s. Mr Wandmaker was previously CEO of Silcar Maintenance Services, […]
McConnell Dowell has reached an agreement to divest the Electrix Business. Electrix’s new owners, VINCI Energies, are committed to growing the business and delivering great service to their customers. McConnell Dowell has enjoyed a strong working relationship with Electrix over many years and will continue this into the future where the skills of the two organisations will combine to deliver […]
A University of Queensland-led research team that is radically improving sewer design and management has been awarded a prestigious international prize in Portugal. The $21 million research project, Sewer Corrosion and Odour: Putting Science in Sewers, is believed to be the world’s largest sewer-related research program. In Lisbon, the International Water Association awarded the team with the 2014 Global Project Innovation Award (Applied Research). […]
The Economic Regulation Authority is seeking public comment on the proposed revised access arrangement for the Goldfields Gas Pipeline (GGP), available on the Authority’s website. On 15 August 2014, Goldfields Gas Transmission (GGT), on behalf of Southern Cross Pipelines Australia, Southern Cross Pipelines (NPL) Australia, and Alinta DEWAP, submitted its proposed revised access arrangement, access arrangement information, and other supporting […]
NBN Co has signed a new service agreement with Australian company Universal Communications Group Limited (UCG) to connect single-dwelling units to the NBN fibre network in Tasmania, New South Wales, and the ACT. These connections will be performed as ‘bulk drops’, a process which entails connecting the fibre optic cables that have already been installed in the street to the […]
The Australian Construction and Equipment Expo Queensland (ACE QLD 2015) in partnership with the Construction and Mining Equipment Industry Group (CMEIG) will showcase all the major companies and brands from the construction equipment industry from around Australia. ACE QLD will be held from 14 – 16 May 2015, at Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane. This open area venue is ideal for […]
The National Energy Green Paper highlights some of the reforms needed to enhance Australia’s international competitiveness and improve the oil and gas industry’s ability to supply both domestic and export markets. An improved energy policy framework, including a reform of Australia’s labour markets, would remove unnecessary barriers to continued investment in exploration and production and enable the industry to increase […]
The Monbulk Sewerage Project is part of Yarra Valley Water’s sewerage backlog program, which provides new sewerage services to properties that are unable to contain their wastewater on-site. A variety of servicing options are being assessed to determine the best wastewater management solution for the Monbulk area. Joanna Cooper, Project Manager, said the small group consultations will help them to […]
City West Water has invested $120 million in vital infrastructure in the inner and western metropolitan area in the 2013-14 financial year, bringing total investment over the past five years to more than $720 million. The investment, detailed in the City West Water Annual Report tabled in Parliament last week, is among many initiatives that have provided the community with […]
Registrations are now open for the National Energy Efficiency Conference 2014, which will take place at Swissôtel Sydney on 11 and 12 November. Delivered by the Energy Efficiency Council, the conference will see global efficiency experts, business leaders, senior policy makers and major energy users come together to explore the biggest issues currently facing the energy efficiency sector. Critical issues […]
Western Power has won a prestigious national award for innovative new technology that has been developed for the Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) community safety service. The Geospatial Information and Technology Association presented Western Power with the 2014 GITA Industry Excellence Award for the Asset Information Request System (AIRS) that supports Dial Before You Dig. AIRS is a fully automated […]
TasWater is positioned to achieve $70M in savings over the next ten years as a result of major restructures that have been achieved over the past two years. TasWater Chairman, Miles Hampton advised owner councils of the operating performance of TasWater’s inaugural year over the past week. TasWater recorded: an after tax profit of $27M which was $2M above budget; […]
ERM Power is breaking into the contestable electricity metering market after its new metering business was given regulatory approval to begin operations. ERM Power’s wholly-owned subsidiary Powermetric Metering Pty Ltd has received accreditation from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to provide metering and meter data services to large business customers. Chief Executive Officer Philip St Baker said network companies, […]
Coliban Water’s 2014 Annual Report shows a stronger financial position for the corporation, reflecting its increased focus on managing its business more efficiently and effectively. Managing Director Jeff Rigby said the results also reflected measures that were undertaken to enhance Coliban Water’s asset base and to achieve better value and return from core services delivered by the corporation’s private sector […]
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