APA Group has entered into a multi-asset gas transport agreement with an Australian chemical, fertiliser and commercial explosives manufacturer for services to APA’s East Coast Grid. The new agreement with Incitec Pivot Limited is a renewal and augmentation of an existing contract. The agreement includes the transport of gas from sources in the Surat Basin to Phosphate Hill and will […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, has announced the completion of Upper Ringarooma Irrigation Scheme which aims to deliver more efficient water infrastructure to Tasmania’s north east. The Upper Ringarooma Irrigation Scheme included construction of a 6,500MLzoned earth-fill embankment dam at Dunns Creek, installation of an 771KW pump station at Cottons bridge and a […]
Jemena, the contractor for the North East Gas Interconnector (NEGI), has been forced to reduce the pipeline’s diameter after gas developers were recently deterred by the Territory Opposition’s lack of support for onshore drilling. Jemena won the contract in November 2015 with a plan to build a 14-inch diameter pipeline but now the diameter has been reduced to 12 inches. In comments published […]
Duet has announced the completion of its fully underwritten placement to raise $200million to fund its acquisition of the Dampier to Bunbury natural gas pipeline (DBP). The Placement Offer proceeds are being used by Duet to fund in part the acquisition of Alcoa’s 20 per cent interest in the pipeline for $205million. As a result of the Acquisition, Duet’s aggregate […]
A recent report by the ABC has stated that there are around 40,000km of asbestos cement pipes across Australia needing to be replaced. This has sparked consumer concern over the safety of the water. The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) has published a fact sheet on the issue which states the effects of asbestos in the water supply have […]
Goulburn-Murray Water (VIC) is seeking tenders for the supply of 1000mm HDPE pipe and fittings for a new pipeline that is being constructed as part of the GMW Connections Project. The supply of approximately 3900m of DN1000 HDPE pipe and fittings is required as part of the works. The first delivery of pipes is required from 16 May and the […]
City West Water will conduct a $3.7million water main renewal project in Essendon and Moonee Ponds to replace 100 year old water pipes. The project will take place along the Lincoln Road/Waverley Street corridor in Melbourne and take approximately eight months to complete. City West Water Managing Director, Anne Barker, said the old water mains are made of riveted wrought […]
Victorian Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville, has announced the completion of a $9.75million upgrade to Colac’s Water Reclamation Plant, which included construction of a pump station, pipeline and two 12million litre lagoons. Now that the upgrade is complete, the plant can produce Class C recycled water that will help reduce demand on Colac’s water supplies. Class […]
APA Group has announced it will acquire the remaining 50 per cent of the Diamantina Power Station project (DPS) from its project partner AGL for $151million. DPS is a large scale gas fired power station that owns and operates two separate power facilities with shared infrastructure; the 242MW combined cycle gas turbine Diamantina Power Station and the adjacent 60MW open […]
Gippsland Water has successfully repaired a Regional Outfall System (ROS) pipeline in Rosedale following a leak which caused a significant treated wastewater spill. Crews removed the leaking treated wastewater, isolated the leaking pipe and then replace the pipe with a new section. While the work was successful, cleanup and remediation works continued around the site for several days following the […]
The Northern Territory Government will fund an $11million upgrade to water systems across 12 Territory schools using its $100million ‘Boosting Our Economy’ package. Northern Territory Minister for Education, Peter Chandler, said the investment in water system upgrades to school facilities across the Territory will enhance the environmental conditions for the school community. “The Boosting Our Economy package is designed to […]
Gosford City Council’s $11million Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Project is near completion, with 90 per cent of the project’s 13km of street mains installed and owners of 80 per cent of unsewered properties having signed connection agreements. The new street mains will transfer sewage to the nearby Kincumber Sewage Treatment Plant and more than 300 unsewered properties across Empire Bay, […]
Industry is calling for a level playing field in government policy around natural gas, with key industry authorities heralding Government emissions policies to be disadvantaging natural gas in electricity generation. Australian Gas Networks Chief Executive Officer, Ben Wilson, said a level playing field in government policy is needed so Australians can achieve benefits from using gas. “Policies that encourage the […]
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has partnered with 17 Victorian water corporations and VicWater to trial a technology used to look for water on other planets to see if it can be applied to water main leak detection. The Victorian Government is supporting the trial though the Intelligent Water Networks Program (IWN). The technology uses satellite […]
Monadelphous KT (MKT) has filed a claim against DDG Fortescue River (DDG FR) to the Supreme Court of Western Australia over work MKT carried out on the Fortescue River Gas Pipeline project. The claim relates to works completed by MKT for the joint venture in relation to the Fortescue River Gas Pipeline project that reached practical completion in March 2015. […]
Gippsland Water has begun construction on a $1.7million sewer replacement project in Yallourn North (VIC), after the current sewer rising main reached the end of its useful life. Jaydo Constructions have been contracted to carry out the project, which is expected to be completed in May 2016. The new sewer will replace the current 50-year-old 11.2km pipeline, which was constructed […]
Wingecarribee Shire Council (NSW) is seeking tenders for all work associated with the restoration and testing for the rehabilitation and installation of specified pipelines (75mm, 100mm, 150mm, 225mm and 300mm) of sewer mains in towns of the Wingecarribee Shire Council area, using trenchless technologies (pipe bursting). Submissions to tender close 29 March 2016.
Isaac Regional Council (QLD) is seeking tenders for major infrastructure works that are required under the Phase 2 Upgrade of Dysart Water Treatment Plant. Works include: A new on-site raw water storage Dissolved air flotation (DAF) pre-treatment facility Granular activated carbon (GAC) filters post-treatment facility Associate pump station(s) Associate pipework, civil, mechanical and electrical infrastructure Integration with existing telemetry and […]
Wingecarribee Shire Council (NSW) is seeking tenders for all work associated with the design, installation, disinfection, restoration and testing for the rehabilitation and installation of specified pipelines (75mm, 100mm, 150mm, 225mm and 300mm) of water mains in towns of the Wingecarribee Shire Council area, using trenchless technologies (pipe bursting). Submissions to tender close 29 March 2016.
Developed gas reserves in eastern Australia will only meet demand until 2019, a report from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) warns. Market data from the AEMO’s 2016 Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) shows gas reserve development is required by 2019 to maintain long-term gas supply adequacy in eastern and south-eastern Australia. AEMO Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Matt […]
Seqwater has reversed the flow of water in stage 1 of the Northern Pipeline Interconnector (NPI) to ensure continuous supply to the Sunshine Coast as the Landers Shute Water Treatment Plant is upgraded. The Sunshine Coast’s drinking water supply is being supplemented from North Pine Dam, near Petrie in Brisbane. The reversal will ensure supply to the Sunshine Coast while […]
Barwon Water will begin using the Melbourne to Geelong water pipeline in April 2016 to combat low storage levels in the Geelong region. Geelong has a 59km pipeline – built by the previous Labor Government – linking the city to Melbourne’s water supply providing Geelong with greater water security. Victorian Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville, said, […]
Coliban Water is undertaking a $2million upgrade to the sewer network in Echuca, which includes the construction of 2km of rising sewer main and two sewer pump stations. Interflow was selected as the contractors for the project. Coliban Water’s Infrastructure Delivery Manager, Corey Bourne, said the new infrastructure is needed to increase the capacity, reliability and efficiency of the sewer network. […]
According to Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman Rod Sims, the east coast gas market has experienced a triple-whammy of local and international events and changes, posing difficult times ahead for the industry. “First was the introduction of LNG with its huge impact on the demand for gas,” Mr Sims said. “Second, oil prices have fallen faster and further […]
Coliban Water has completed repairs to sewers in Bendigo after two blockages caused overflows in Jackass Flat and Long Gully. Tree roots in the sewers have been identified as the cause of the two blockages and subsequent overflows. The overflow in Jackass Gully, occurred in a 400 metre pipe, along Jobs Gully Road. Due to the size of the sewer […]
The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association are seeking members of the utility industry to review the new Pipeline Engineer Competency Standards. The competency standards create a framework to enable understanding, assessment and documentation of competency for pipeline engineers and are developed by panels of industry experts. The standard will assist companies in assessing whether their pipeline engineers meet the description […]
Central Highlands Water (VIC) is seeking tenders for construction works to deliver recycled water to two schools in Wendouree, Ballarat. The works include pipe laying, construction of a new recycled water pipeline and storage tank, pump system, and design and construct of an irrigation system for one of the schools. Submissions to tender closer 11 March 2016.
Hunter Water will use trenchless technology to upgrade Newcastle’s aging sewerage infrastructure in order to accommodate the region’s increasing population. Constructed over a century ago, Newcastle’s cast iron sewer pipes are among the oldest in Australia. As the infrastructure ages, blockages, breaks and outages have become more frequent in the region. Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, said innovative […]
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