Greater Western Water (GWW) has completed $1 million project to install a new ultraviolet (UV) disinfection unit at its Myrniong Water Filtration Plant (WFP). The new infrastructure will enhance the regular disinfection treatment process at the plant by using powerful UV light to neutralise potentially harmful microorganisms. Drinking water for Myrniong residents is sourced from Pykes Creek Reservoir and treated [...]
Works to upgrade GWMWater’s Donald Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) are well underway, with the project aiming to support Donald’s growing industrial district and enhance water security once completed. GWMWater said that work began earlier in 2024 to modify the treatment lagoons and storages. Together with the construction of a new mechanical plant, these lagoons will provide additional wastewater treatment and [...]
Transgrid has marked a key milestone for EnergyConnect, with the first section of the new Buronga substation in south-western New South Wales now connected to South Australia. The 16ha Buronga substation is the main hub for the 900km transmission project, which will connect New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. The first 220kV section of the new substation has been [...]
AusNet is set to start construction of the electricity transmission connection for ENGIE’s Goorambat East Solar Farm, which, once completed, will transport renewable energy to an estimated 105,000 Victorian homes. AusNet will design, build, own and operate the transmission assets for the solar farm, which is located 12km north of Benalla in Victoria. When complete, the Goorambat East Solar Farm [...]
Key remediation efforts to protect the riverbanks of the Williams River are now underway, with Hunter Water working to prevent further erosion, enhance water quality, and ensure a sustainable future for the river and surrounding communities. Hunter Water Executive Manager Customer Delivery, Glen Robinson, recognised the immense value the river holds, and said that Hunter Water is taking the [...]
APA Group has entered into a design and development agreement with CS Energy for the delivery of twin gas pipelines at the proposed Brigalow Peaking Power Plant in Queensland. The agreement and development of the pipelines remains conditional and subject to CS Energy and APA internal approval, any necessary external and government approvals, and finalisation of several development matters between [...]
Construction of a 300MW battery energy storage system – BESS – at Origin’s Mortlake Power station is officially underway, with the project intended to be commissioned in late 2026. The milestone was celebrated with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony to cleanse and ward off bad spirits from the site, led by Shane Harrison from the Eastern Maar Aboriginal [...]
To support the construction of the new Paradise Dam wall, a $13 million contract has been awarded to upgrade eight intersections on the dam’s road network. This critical road improvement is the second of three road upgrades being delivered to improve safety and cater for increased traffic movements to and from the dam during construction. Construction firm Hazell Brothers will [...]
Horizon Power has signed its first indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) with the Nyul Nyul people to support the Kimberly region’s clean energy transition. The agreement with the Nyul Nyul people of Beagle Bay allows Horizon Power access to a four-hectare area of land in Beagle Bay for the development of a future energy system that will deliver increased renewable [...]
Project Symphony has been named the Energy Innovation of the Year at the 2024 WA Energy Awards. This groundbreaking pilot was delivered through collaboration between Western Power, Energy Policy WA, Synergy, and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), and successfully integrated customer-owned distributed energy resources (DER) such as rooftop solar, batteries, and major appliances into a virtual power plant (VPP). [...]
As part of its Transmission Annual Planning Report (TAPR) 2024, Transgrid said that industry collaboration is required to achieve a clean energy transition and keep energy costs low. According to the report, innovative technology and solutions, evolving regulation and unprecedented levels of sector collaboration will be essential. Transgrid CEO, Brett Redman, said, “Forecasts in our TAPR 2024 predict steadily [...]
Yarra Valley Water has won a gold international award for its groundbreaking approach to using buffer land for community benefit and environmental sustainability. The award acknowledges the innovative thinking and action taken by Yarra Valley Water to reimagine how it uses buffer land at its Aurora Recycled Water Treatment Plant. The otherwise unused land is being transformed into the [...]
Coliban Water and its site operators, Veolia, have completed significant restoration works to the Specimen Hill water storage, which will help support water security in the region for another 30 years. Located in the city’s west, and supplied by the Bendigo Water Treatment Plant, the Specimen Hill storage delivers water to approximately 22,000 properties and is larger than 16 Olympic-size [...]
CS Energy has issued a notice to proceed for the 285MW Lotus Creek Wind Farm near St Lawrence – following the energy provider’s acquisition of the project from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). The acquisition makes the project the first 100 per cent publicly owned wind farm to reach the construction phase under the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan. CIP will [...]
MidCoast Council’s $27 million Gloucester Water Upgrade project has now been completed, providing locals with access to a reliable modern water supply network. On 14 August 2024, Councillors, community members and media representatives joined MidCoast Council Mayor Claire Pontin and Council staff members for a tour of the upgraded Cemetery Road reservoir site, which now boasts a host of [...]
The Federal and Queensland governments have partnered with Longreach Regional Council to deliver a $18.6 million package of water infrastructure upgrades for the community. As part of the $211 million Water Infrastructure for Sustainable and Efficient Regions (WISER) initiative, the Longreach Water Security for Growth project will deliver infrastructure upgrades and water efficiency measures to secure sustainable long-term water security. The [...]
In an Australian-first trial, TasWater has installed a new nanobubbles system at its Prince of Wales Bay Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) – which aims to deliver a cost-effective and chemical-free way to improve sewage treatment. The nanobubbles technology has the potential to increase the capacity of treatment plants and improve the quality of the effluent – delivering a win for [...]
Central Coast Council has completed its second and longest temporary shutdown of Mardi Water Treatment Plant, marking a major milestone for the project. The four-week plant shutdown was accomplished as scheduled, aided by the absence of heavy rainfall across July 2024. The shutdown follows the first shutdown in April 2024 and will improve the safety of treated drinking water, [...]
Bulk earthworks are now underway on the $747 million Stanwell mega battery project, marking a significant step towards transforming Stanwell Power Station into a Clean Energy Hub. Publicly owned energy company, Stanwell, is partnering with Tesla and Yurika to build the giant 300MW/1200MWh system capable of supplying energy into the grid for up to four hours. The mega battery project [...]
A landmark agreement will see Natural Resource Management (NRM) Regions Queensland and Powerlink work together to deliver nature-positive outcomes as the state transitions to renewable energy. Powerlink will work collaboratively alongside eleven regional NRM organisations on key aspects including the management of environmental offsets to ensure social and environmental benefits for communities, landscapes and future generations. The partnership recognises the [...]
The Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project is now entering the next phase, with 5km of geotechnical drilling now complete. To date, more than 50 boreholes have been drilled, with Queensland Hydro confirming structurally solid granite throughout the project site. The Pioneer-Burdekin Project will store the excess energy collected from Australia’s household solar – for use at night when the sun isn’t [...]
Hydro Tasmania has unveiled its ten-year vision to modernise its hydropower infrastructure and improve capacity, reliability and flexibility. On Thursday 8 August 2024, Hydro Tasmania CEO, Ian Brooksbank, laid out the forward plan for capital works, including major refurbishments across ten power stations and five dams. “These works will extend the operational life of our power stations, improving capacity, [...]
The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project has been granted Commonwealth planning approval, paving the way for construction to begin. New South Wales planning approval for the project was previously granted in June 2024. With both State and Commonwealth approvals now secured, this crucial infrastructure is poised to transition into its delivery phase. The Energy Corporation of NSW [...]
The first sod has been turned on major water and wastewater infrastructure for the new Waraba priority development area (PDA) in Moreton Bay, backed by a $38.5 million investment from the Queensland Government. Moreton Bay’s future new city is projected to house an estimated 70,000 people, with the PDA supporting an estimated 17,000 jobs. The new infrastructure will enable the [...]
As part of works to modernise water infrastructure and improve water management practices, Southern Downs Regional Council has installed more than 4,500 smart water meters across the region – including 620 meters in Warwick. The $5 million drought resilience project has already realised promised water savings. To date, smart meter data technology has identified and addressed 471 leaks, saving an [...]
Yarra Valley Water has signed a new nine-year agreement with Abergeldie and Service Stream to deliver key maintenance works for the utility’s water and sewerage assets. Under the contract, the partners will provide works that form part of Yarra Valley Water’s Reliability Program. This includes planned inspections, maintenance and renewals of water and sewer networks and associated network assets designed [...]
Australia’s largest transmission project is well underway, with multiple sites and more than 1000 workers now building the eastern alignment of the interconnector. Transgrid and its construction partner Elecnor Australia are building the 700km New South Wales section of EnergyConnect from Wagga Wagga to the South Australian border and into Victoria. The Wagga Wagga Substation. Image: Transgrid. Transgrid Executive General [...]
Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) has signed a €600 million contract with Prysmian to supply the project’s high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables. The contract ensures the design, manufacture, supply and installation for Stage 1 of the Marinus Link interconnector project, a 750MW HVDC cable system. The project’s cables span 345km (255km undersea across Bass Strait and 90km underground in Gippsland, Victoria) with [...]
The Queensland Government has approved a State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) application for the Tarong West Wind Farm. Stanwell Corporation is committed to building the 436.5MW wind farm in South Burnett, which is set to be the largest publicly owned wind farm in Australia. The project is backed by $776.1 million from the Queensland Government’s Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs [...]
Separating a quality product from a waste material is at the core of many civil construction and infrastructure services. For the waste sector, the sorting and screening of bulk waste material from earth works can be a difficult and cost-consuming process. Queensland Rock Breakers’ Sales Area Manager, Craig Einam, explained that the ALLU DS3/17 bucket is ideal for a multitude [...]
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