Explore, develop, invest: mining and resource leaders gather to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead

Utility Journalist August 12, 2022 News, Projects, Safety and Training, Sustainability 0

The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) will host over 7500 attendees from over 100 countries at Sydney’s International Convention […]

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Working together from concept to completion

Holly Tancredi August 11, 2022 Electricity, Projects, Substations 0

To deliver an affordable and reliable energy supply to Sydney, Transgrid has been undertaking major works to upgrade the city’s […]

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Partners sought for ACT’s $36M circular economy investment

John Thompson August 10, 2022 Civil Construction, News, Projects 0

Industry partners will be sought for a $36 million investment into the Australian Capital Territory’s (ACT) circular economy, which will […]

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SA treatment plant achieves sustainability record

Ciaran O'Mahony August 10, 2022 News, Projects, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

SA Water has reached a key milestone in its push towards net zero emissions, with South Australia’s largest wastewater treatment […]

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Wheatbelt communities receive climate funding

Ciaran O'Mahony August 10, 2022 News, Projects, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The Western Australian Government has announced that the eastern Wheatbelt shires of Merredin and Yilgarn will share more than $190,089 […]

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New gas supply to boost Parwan jobs

Ciaran O'Mahony August 8, 2022 Gas, News, Projects 0

The recently completed Parwan City Gate Gas Connection Project is set to attract new industrial business, bringing a range of […]

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Towards resilience: climate change and the urban water industry

Patricia Mae Tagabe August 5, 2022 Disaster Management, Projects, Stormwater, Water 0

Climate change is with us now and water is at the centre of its impacts globally, from changes in rainfall patterns and water scarcity, to the way water is managed in the landscape, to the frequency of storms and other major weather events.

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KPMG report highlights need for transmission investment

Ciaran O'Mahony August 4, 2022 News, Policy, Projects, Spotlight, Sustainability 0

A market-sounding report, commissioned by the Clean Energy Council and Energy Networks Australia, has highlighted the critical need to solve […]

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ACCC forecasts massive gas shortfall in 2023

Ciaran O'Mahony August 2, 2022 Gas, News, Projects, Spotlight 0

The ACCC has released its July 2022 Interim Gas Report, forecasting that the east coast of Australia could face a […]

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Construction underway at Aus-first hydrogen fuel cell facility

John Thompson August 1, 2022 News, Projects, Renewable Energy 0

In an Australian first, construction has begun for a $23 million integrated hydrogen fuel cell research and development facility at […]

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Review, renew, refresh: driving innovation at the W-Lab Ideation Summit

Holly Tancredi July 29, 2022 Digital Utilities, Projects 0

Together with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and ThinkPlace, Isle Utilities has established a world-leading technology and innovation […]

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$236m QLD-NSW Interconnector upgrades complete

Stephanie Nestor July 29, 2022 Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0

Upgrades to the $236 million Queensland and New South Wales Interconnector (QNI) have been completed, with the interconnector set to […]

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New water main pipe for Beaufort in replacement project

Stephanie Nestor July 29, 2022 News, Projects, Water 0

SA Water will install 600m of new water main pipe at Beaufort to improve water quality for residents and businesses […]

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Construction begins on 14km VIC pipeline

Ciaran O'Mahony July 28, 2022 News, Pipelines, Projects, Spotlight 0

Construction has begun on a 14km pipeline in Victoria – part of the Kyneton North Recycled Water Irrigation Scheme – […]

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Big Canberra Battery project commences

Stephanie Nestor July 26, 2022 Batteries & Storage, Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0

Works have commenced to deliver the Big Canberra Battery project, one of the largest battery storage systems in the southern […]

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GH Water Treatment Plant upgrade complete

Ciaran O'Mahony July 25, 2022 News, Projects, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The Glen Huon Water Treatment Plant (GHWT) upgrade has been completed, delivering major improvements to the sewage system’s efficiency and […]

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UV disinfection system protecting state water supply

Ciaran O'Mahony July 25, 2022 Maintenance, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The Southern Hemisphere’s largest ultraviolet (UV) drinking water disinfection system has shown significant promise, protecting the supply of clean drinking […]

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Final stage of Murchison water improvement project complete

Stephanie Nestor July 22, 2022 News, Projects, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The Meekatharra advanced water treatment plant has been completed, marking the final stage of the $25.7 million project to improve […]

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New executive appointments at Downer Utilities

Mikayla Bridge July 21, 2022 Company news, People and appointments, Projects, Sponsored Editorial 0

Australia’s leading Utilities partner, Downer, has announced several new appointments to its Utilities Executive Leadership Team. James Kafanelis has recently […]

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$2.4 million wastewater project completed in WA

Ciaran O'Mahony July 21, 2022 News, Projects, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The WA Government’s $2.4 million wastewater upgrade project has been completed in Coral Bay. The upgrades have provided the Coral […]

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Transgrid completes $235 million electricity project

Ciaran O'Mahony July 21, 2022 Electricity, News, Projects, Spotlight 0

Transgrid has completed the $235 million Powering Sydney’s Future Project, which will secure electricity supply to Sydney’s CBD and surrounding […]

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Energy Queensland expands regional battery fleet

Ciaran O'Mahony July 21, 2022 Batteries & Storage, Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy 0

Energy Queensland will add twelve more 8MWh batteries to its large-scale, network-connected battery trial. The trial is part of the […]

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New tech streamlines algae detection

John Thompson July 18, 2022 Digital Utilities, News, Projects, Water 0

The detection of blue-green algae at Ross River Dam will now be completed in hours not days, following the introduction […]

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New reservoir part of TAS water infrastructure upgrades

Stephanie Nestor July 13, 2022 News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0

Construction of a new reservoir and water mains has commenced in Triabunna, Tasmania, to upgrade water infrastructure and improve water […]

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Water tank walls erected in Green Patch

Ciaran O'Mahony July 12, 2022 News, Projects, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

SA Water’s Green Patch water tank project has reached a major milestone, with the utility and construction partner McConnell Dowell […]

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SA Water trialling worker safety initiative

Ciaran O'Mahony July 12, 2022 News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0

SA Water is trialling wearable wristbands and biometric shirts that could revolutionise health and wellbeing within the Australian water industry. […]