Cairns Council (QLD) is seeking tenders for the construction of a new rising main from sewer pump station RL1 to Freshwater Creek. The contract is for the supply, delivery, installation, and testing of approximately 898m of DN500 PE100 SDR11 dedicated rising main which runs from SPS RL1 to approximately 120m east of Freshwater Creek where it will connect into a […]
Coliban Water and the City of Greater Bendigo will carry out a feasibility study into extending the sewerage service in the Heathcote area of Victoria. Coliban Water Project Manager, Neil Burns, said reticulated sewerage was important for the environment and public health. “Currently there are about 150 homes in the Redleaf Close, Bennett Street, and Heathcote South areas that rely […]
A $6 million project to construct almost two kilometres of new 500mm diameter wastewater pipeline between the suburbs of Bethania and Tanah Merah in Logan City, Queensland, has begun. The new pipeline will help transport growing wastewater flows from Logan’s eastern catchment to the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant, more than three kilometres away. Roads and Water Infrastructure Committee Chairperson, Councillor […]
Santos and its joint venture partner Origin Energy have announced the 5-year extension of ethane gas supply to Qenos, Australia’s sole manufacturer of polyethylene and leading supplier of world class polymers. The extended sales contract, which underlines the criticality of secure gas supply to NSW’s manufacturing sector and broader business community, will enable Qenos to maintain its operations at Botany […]
NSW Premier, Mike Baird, and NT Chief Minister, Adam Giles, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work closely on the development of a pipeline connecting the Northern and Eastern Gas Markets. Under the MOU, the NSW and NT Governments will cooperate to accelerate and promote development of a national and competitive domestic gas market. Mr Baird said: “The NSW […]
A joint venture between AJ Lucas Group and Spiecapag Australia has been awarded a significant contract to construct APA Group’s Eastern Goldfields Gas Pipeline in Western Australia. The contract, which is part of APA’s $140 million Goldfields Gas Pipeline expansion, will be undertaken by Spiecapag Lucas. Spiecapag Lucas is a joint venture between Lucas Engineering & Construction Pty Limited and […]
A high-tech, multi-million dollar project to bring Googong township, Canberra, onto the region’s main water supply is now well and truly underway near Googong Dam. The complex project involves excavating and tapping into the 1.8 metre diameter bulk main from the Googong Water Treatment Plant to weld a new junction into the system for Googong residents. This is the final […]
Unitywater is helping to protect local waterways by maintaining strict environmental standards in its management of sewage treatment plants (STPs) and networks across the Noosa, Sunshine Coast, and Moreton Bay regions, Queensland. Since 2011, Unitywater has invested more than $168 million in significant upgrades to its STPs, including Cooroy ($19 million), Woodford (13.4 million), Burpengary East ($58.9 million), South Caboolture […]
A new project has been proposed by Water Corporation to cater for increased wastewater flows and improve the disposal of wastewater in the city of Kwinana, WA. The project would involve a series of upgrades to the local wastewater infrastructure to improve the disposal of wastewater in the Orelia area. The suite of works will be constructed in two phases: […]
The Victorian Government’s Energy Statement represents another missed opportunity to address Australia’s gas supply problem, according to Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA). National Policy Manager, Mr Steve Davies, said: “The Energy Statement identifies issues with infrastructure expansion and risk management in the Victorian gas market, yet completely ignores the effects of the Victorian Government’s moratorium on onshore drilling of gas […]
Queensland Urban Utilities is set to begin replacing 13km of asbestos cement pipes as part of its ongoing water main renewal program. The pipes will be removed and replaced in 51 separate capital works projects in Brisbane, Ipswich, and Toogoolawah over the next eight months. Queensland Urban Utilities spokesperson, Michelle Cull, said stringent Work Health and Safety regulations would be […]
Energy Pipelines Cooperative Research Centre Chief Executive Officer, Professor Valerie Linton, provides an update on the establishment of the National Facility for Pipeline Coating Assessment. Pipeline infrastructure is essential for Australia’s long term economic stability and growth. It is important however that the key challenges which face our ageing industry and infrastructure are addressed through effective management and supported by […]
The Giles Government, NT, has granted Major Project Status to the proposed gas pipeline linking the Territory and East Coast gas grids and will now begin a formal search for investors. “The construction of this gas pipeline is an infrastructure project of national significance. It’s also a matter of urgency for the eastern states which are fast approaching an energy […]
A major contract to construct a new water main, part of the Water for a Growing West project, has been awarded by Melbourne Water. Melbourne Water has awarded John Holland the contract to supply drinking water to homes in Melbourne’s expanding outer western suburbs. While the existing network is performing well, an additional main is required to cater for future […]
Planning is currently underway for the upgrade of the existing Hobson Street Wastewater Pump Station and the installation of a new wastewater pipeline along Marine Terrace, Geographe (WA), as part of a suite of works to upgrade Busselton’s wastewater scheme. The proposed works would include: Installation of approximately 350 metres of 100mm diameter wastewater pressure main along Marine Terrace, from […]
Established in 1992, Austeck provides sales advice and support to utilities looking to expand their capabilities in underground asset management. The company offers a range of equipment, from CCTV systems and software to pipe locating and leak detecting equipment. Austeck partnered with Kummert, a German manufacturer of mobile inspection systems, earlier this year, and the move has been well received […]
Gippsland Water has commenced the final stage of its Warragul central sewer replacement with the installation of new mains in Spring Street, Melbourne, Victoria. This last work in the five year, $13 million project will conclude in June 2015, with the last section of the four kilometre replacement sewer main installed. “This investment helps secure the future growth of the […]
Manningham City Council (VIC) is seeking tenders for drainage improvement works in Templestowe, including: Construction of underground stormwater drains, underground stormwater storage facilities and pit structures; and Reinstatement of existing structures, road and footpath pavement and the like following construction of the drainage improvement work. Submissions for this tender close Wednesday 5 November 2014.
Australia is increasingly dependent on the gas pipelines that deliver this vital energy source around the nation. The construction of gas pipelines has experienced a boom in the past decade, but equally important is the ongoing maintenance work required to ensure the integrity of this critical infrastructure. As we become increasingly dependent on energy pipelines, the potential impacts of pipeline […]
By John Cotter, Chairman of the GasFields Commission Queensland The rapid expansion of the Queensland onshore gas industry in recent years, and the scale of the projects involved, has been staggering. In order for these developments to have a positive legacy in the years to come, effort must be made to adequately inform and engage those affected. The expansion of […]
Approximately 4,600 properties in Margaret River, Cowaramup, Prevelly Beach, and Gnarabup, WA, will benefit from the completion of a $67 million upgrade to the local water supply scheme. Upon touring the site, State Minister for Water, Mia Davies, announced the completion of the staged upgrades, which will help further secure water supplies in the drying climate and cater for growth […]
Preparation works are underway for a $4.7 million upgrade to a 120-year-old water main stretching from Rosanna Road, Heidelberg, to Ray Drive, North Balwyn, located in Victoria. Much of the works north of the Eastern Freeway will occur within the existing pipe track, as well as in the Koonung Creek Reserve, Balwyn North. Adam Ross, Project Manager, said that the […]
Santos GLNG has fed natural gas into its 420km gas transmission pipeline for the first time via its primary compressor station in the Fairview field in south-west Queensland. Santos Vice President Downstream GLNG Rod Duke said he was pleased to take another important step towards Santos GLNG’s first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Gladstone Harbour next year. “Commissioning […]
The Federal Government has approved the Arrow Bowen Pipeline environmental impact assessment. The proposed central Queensland pipeline, expected to be about 500km in length, will take coal seam gas (CSG) from Moranbah in the Bowen Basin to Gladstone. Arrow CEO Andrew Faulkner said the environmental approval followed last month’s Queensland Government approval of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for Arrow’s Bowen Basin […]
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