Queensland’s Rockhampton Regional Council has endorsed the proposal for a major pipeline to improve Mount Morgan’s future water supply. A preliminary evaluation, completed by consulting firm AECOM, was presented to Council as the first part of the business case that is being developed to address Mount Morgan’s long-term water security. Rockhampton Mayor, Tony Williams, said AECOM undertook a comprehensive options […]
Pipelines
Edge Underground: bringing innovation to microtunnelling
Utility Journalist Pipelines, Projects, Sponsored Editorial 0Since it was established in 2010, Edge Underground has been at the forefront of the Australian microtunnelling industry, pushing its boundaries, improving equipment and finding ways to complete some of the most challenging projects that no one else will take on. Edge Underground was founded by Managing Director, Stuart Harrision, a well-known figure in the Australian and international microtunnelling industry […]
As part of the Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP), TasWater is working to improve the health of the kanamaluka as well as progressing other projects such as a new pipeline under the North Esk River. TasWater Capital Delivery Office Planning and Investigation Group Leader, Andrew Truscott, said there are several individual projects that form part of the TERHAP. […]
QLD councils seek community feedback on pipeline proposal
Annabelle Powell Civil Construction, News, Pipelines, Projects, Water 0Residents from Southern Downs and Toowoomba regional councils are invited to share feedback on a proposed pipeline from Toowoomba to Warwick that aims to improve drought resilience. The proposal also aims to provide water supply to Toowoomba regional towns along the route, such as Clifton, while ensuring there are no impacts to Toowoomba’s water security. Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said […]
Customer Experience is the ultimate policy lever: Multinet Gas Networks
Lauren DeLorenzo News, Pipelines, Projects, Sponsored Editorial 0Building a customer-centric culture across an entire organisation can be challenging for regulated monopolies who do not hold direct relationships with end-users. Gas distributors for example, depend much on their retail partners and service providers to manage customer relationships, which is why processes and safety have traditionally been a primary focus. However, Multinet Gas, as one of three gas distributors […]
Construction begins on major new Tamworth pipeline
Annabelle Powell News, Pipelines, Projects, Water 0Work has commenced on the new 55km Dungowan Pipeline, which is expected to boost water security for Tamworth and the Peel Valley and will connect the new Dungowan Dam to Tamworth’s Calala Water Treatment Plant. State Member for Tamworth and Minister for Lands and Water, Kevin Anderson, visited the site to announce the pipeline is on track. Deputy Prime Minister […]
The Australian and New South Wales governments have committed $6 million to undertake a business case into the construction of a 10km pipeline between Lake Rowlands and Carcoar Dam, as well as options to raise the existing Lake Rowlands Dam or construct a new dam downstream. The proposed new Lake Rowlands Dam would increase existing water storage capacity from four […]
Creating the future of water for councils and communities
Katie Livingston Civil Construction, Maintenance, Pipelines, Sponsored Editorial, Uncategorized 0Australia and New Zealand’s leading pipeline infrastructure company, Interflow, has a vision that supports the growth of its people, fosters partnerships with its customers, and ensures the wellbeing of the communities it serves. Interflow has earned its top position in the water industry by continually challenging the status quo, and servicing the needs of local councils, water authorities and pipeline […]
Managing pressure in water networks using polymer valves
Katie Livingston Civil Construction, Maintenance, Pipelines, Sponsored Editorial, Uncategorized, Water 0Aging water distribution infrastructure and a growing population puts strain on water networks, causing over-pressurised or faulty pipes, which in turn, create non-revenue water. This is a significant challenge for utilities, but reducing water pressure is one of the key ways to minimise this water loss. Retrofitting existing water networks with modern pressure management systems is providing a solution to […]
SA Water installs 800m of PVC water main at Woodside
Utility Journalist News, Pipelines, Spotlight, Water 0SA Water is set to begin installing around 800m of new water main at Woodside in February, as part of the utility’s four year $155 million water main management program. The new pipe, which is being laid beneath Tolmer Road, is among 47,000m of water mains going in the ground for SA Water customers across regional South Australia over 2022. […]
Weld-free repair offerings making waves in the industry
Katie Livingston Pipelines, Sponsored Editorial, Uncategorized 0Piping Specialty Supply Services (PSSS) has added the first of a range of weld-free repair and maintenance offerings from SRJ Technologies to its rental catalogue, exciting many in the industry. When PSSS Managing Director, John Wilton, heard about SRJ Technologies’ BoltEx® flange clamp, he knew it was the answer to an ongoing challenge in piping repairs and maintenance. The innovative […]
Coliban Water in final phase of digital meter rollout
Utility Journalist News, Pipelines, Spotlight, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Victorian water utility Coliban Water has reached the final stage of its digital meter rollout, with over 47,000 customers in the Bendigo region to have access to the new program. Executive General Manager Strategy, Economics and Data, Jarrah O’Shea, said the program has already seen huge financial savings to customer water bills and millions of litres of water saved. “We’ve […]
What pipe is most appropriate for different microtunnelling projects?
Katie Livingston Pipelines, Sponsored Editorial, Trenchless technology 0Pipe selection can make or break a project so to speak; the wrong pipe can make a project more difficult to complete, increase time and costs, or at worst, fail, while the right pipe will help reduce risk, enhance accuracy, reduce cost and improve the overall success of installation. But with a number of pipe materials available, how do you […]
If you have a pipe passing through a wall, ceiling or floor and need a solution to seal the annular space, Link-Seal might be the answer you are looking for. Link-Seal is an engineered product, manufactured in the US and available in Australia through Projex Group. It is used extensively in hospitals, oil farms, commercial developments, mines, water and waste […]
Tackling inflow and infiltration
Utility Journalist Pipelines, Sponsored Editorial, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) is a major problem facing water authorities and the Australian community, with costs running into millions of dollars and excessive amounts of energy wasted in transporting and treating unwanted water. Sewerage networks are typically designed with a contingency to allow for inflow and infiltration, and it is not unusual for storage systems to be added to […]
Water utility’s campaign successfully reduces sewer blockages
Annabelle Powell News, Pipelines, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Coliban Water’s Stop the Block campaign, a dedicated program of sewer maintenance and preventative cleaning, has resulted in record low blockage counts and reduced customer costs. Executive General Manager Service Delivery, Danny McLean, said the Stop the Block campaign was launched in 2016, increasing investment to over $1 million each year to improve sewer performance and reduce service interruptions, overflows, […]
Local WA business to deliver new 11km Broome pipeline
Annabelle Powell News, Pipelines, Projects, Water 0As part of a major upgrade to water and wastewater infrastructure in Broome, a new 11km wastewater pipeline will be constructed, with a local Aboriginal business appointed to deliver the project’s first stage. Western Australia Water Minister, Dave Kelly, announced the start of the major upgrade, with the pipeline to be delivered by Broome-based Kimberley Civil and Drainage. In addition […]
Lake Albert pipeline plans underway
Lauren DeLorenzo Maintenance, News, Pipelines, Spotlight, Water 0Wagga Wagga City Council and the NSW Government are progressing pipeline plans to maintain permanent water levels in Lake Albert. The way forward was finalised in March 2021, when Council and the NSW Government entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which identified the solution and how it is going to be delivered. Under the MOU, a licence will be […]
2021 saw South Australia record the lowest number of water main disruptions for the past four years, thanks to favorable weather conditions and ongoing water network management. 3,614 water main leaks and breaks were reported in 2021 across SA Water’s 27,000km network, compared to 3,749 in 2020. These figures include everything from major breaks to minor pipe leaks, damp patches […]
Tenders close for $29 million Don Irrigation Scheme
Utility Journalist News, Pipelines, Pumps, Water 0Construction tenders for Tasmania’s Don Irrigation Scheme project, valued at $29 million, are now closed, with the successful tenderer set to be announced soon. The project includes the laying of 67km of pipeline and construction of three pump stations. The irrigation scheme is set to deliver water to landowners in North-West Tasmania and future-proof the agriculture sector against drought and […]
The worldwide implications of water loss
Utility Journalist Pipelines, Pumps, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0GF Piping Systems is kicking off its Solving water loss for life webcast series this November, to highlight the challenges of global water loss, water scarcity, and the solutions available to overcome it. The International Water Association estimates that 345 billion litres of water are lost by utilities worldwide every day. Climate change clashing with outdated infrastructures, missing knowledge about […]
Works begin on water main installation in Redbanks
Utility Journalist News, Pipelines, Spotlight, Water 0SA Water has begun installation of approximately 1,850m of new water main located in Redbanks, through the utility’s $155 million water main management initiative. The new pipe, which is being laid beneath Verner Road in the state’s lower north, is among 47,000m of water mains going in the ground for SA Water customers across regional South Australia in the next […]
$2.1 million Townsville pipeline contract awarded
Utility Journalist News, Pipelines, Projects, Water 0Townsville City Council has awarded a contract for a $2.1 million project, to replace a water main along Stagpole Street in West End. Local contractor CivilPlus Construction was awarded the contract, with work expected to begin in November 2021 to replace the pipe, which is nearing its end of life. Townsville Mayor, Jenny Hill, said Council is committed to upgrading […]
First tender released for Haughton Pipeline Stage 2
Utility Journalist News, Open tenders and opportunities, Pipelines, Spotlight, Water 0The Queensland Government, in collaboration with Townsville Council, has released the first tender for Stage 2 of the Haughton Pipeline, with construction soon to begin on the major project. Detailed design work for the pipeline and pump station is now set to be finalised with delivery partners. The tender for long lead items will be released by the end of […]
How HDD supports infrastructure asset resilience
Katie Livingston Asset management, Disaster Management, Horizontal Directional Drilling Content Hub, Maintenance, Pipelines, Sponsored Editorial 0The Australian infrastructure sector faces many challenges, including aging assets, digitalisation, and the increasingly intense effects of climate change. Individually they are difficult to manage, but together they present both a perfect storm and an opportunity for innovation. Here, Maxibor explores how Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) can provide innovative solutions to facilitate infrastructure resilience in these challenging times. Maxibor is […]
Final route for 55km Tamworth pipeline announced
Utility Journalist Dams, News, Pipelines, Spotlight 0Tamworth and the Peel Valley are on track for greater water security, with the final route for the new 55km Dungowan Dam pipeline announced. The pipeline will run from the proposed new Dungowan Dam to Tamworth Regional Council’s Calala Water Treatment Plant. The preferred route was finalised after months of extensive studies, assessments, technical investigations and community consultation. Landowners were […]
What are the benefits of selecting a microtunneling contractor with versatile equipment?
Katie Livingston Pipelines, Projects, Sponsored Editorial, Trenchless technology 0When it comes to microtunnelling, there are a number of challenges that can derail a project, costing time and money. That’s why choosing a contractor with versatile equipment is important, as it increases the likelihood that your project will successfully be completed on time and on budget. One of the key benefits to selecting a microtunnelling contractor with versatile equipment […]
Celebrating 85 years of innovation
Katie Livingston Pipelines, Projects, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0Leading pipeline infrastructure company, Interflow, is celebrating its 85th year of uplifting communities through the provision of world-class water and wastewater services. As the company approaches this incredible milestone, its people are pausing to reflect on their journey that has been characterised by innovation, agility, and a steadfast dedication to solving customers’ problems. Interflow is Australia and New Zealand’s leading […]
Albany to Denmark pipeline secures Denmark’s water future
Katie Livingston Features, Horizontal Directional Drilling Content Hub, Maintenance, Pipelines, Projects 0Water Corporation recently completed a major 43km pipeline to future-proof water supply to the town of Denmark, with Horizontal Directional Drilling techniques employed to help the project avoid disruption to three river and waterway crossing reserves. Situated on Western Australia’s picturesque south coast, Denmark lies within one of the most climate-impacted regions anywhere in the world. Just two years ago […]
Pipeline Association appoints first female president
Utility Journalist News, Pipelines, Projects, Spotlight 0The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association has elected its first female president in its 54 year history. Donna McDowall has been appointed as president and her term will be for two years. Ms McDowall is replacing Tony O’Sullivan from MPC Kinetic who completed his two-year term as president. Ms McDowall is Vice President – Corporate Development and Strategy at Quanta […]
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