The New South Wales Government has launched a new Transmission Infrastructure Strategy that is designed to create a grid of the future powered by alternate technologies. The strategy sets out a plan to build a NSW network that delivers reliable, affordable energy for NSW. The NSW Transmission Infrastructure Strategy is the NSW Government’s plan to unlock private sector investment in priority […]
Projects
Australia Pacific LNG and the QCLNG project have reached an agreement on long-term infrastructure sharing starting in 2020, subject to Arrow Energy taking certain final investment decisions in connection with the development of its Surat Basin fields. Under the tolling agreements, the QCLNG project will be able to transport and process gas and water from the Arrow Energy Surat Basin […]
SA Water is upgrading 200m of water main in Port Lincoln as part of a $137 million investment to replace 375,000m of water main between 2016 and 2020. SA Water’s General Manager of Asset Operations and Delivery, Mark Gobbie, said crews will be installing new PVC pipes, which are known for being more flexible and more resistant to movement compared […]
SA Water is undertaking the huge task of replacing approximately 375,000m of water mains across South Australia, with work currently underway on 300m of water main along Lindsay Street in Victor Harbor. The works form part of SA Water’s $137 million investment to replace water mains across the state between 2016 and 2020. The works are being undertaken to reduce […]
GWMWater’s Memorandum of Understanding with Dja Dja Wurrung clans regarding land to be used for a pipeline has been recognised at the 2018 Premier’s Sustainability Awards, with the company winning the Environmental Justice category. In 2016, GWMWater received permission to develop the 1300km South West Loddon Pipeline, large portions of which would cut through the country of the Dja Dja […]
Mega projects — construction of infrastructure projects valued at over $1 billion — represent an impressive new benchmark for the civil construction industry. Early contractor and supply chain involvement is critical to a mega project’s success, according to Lindsay Le Compte, Executive Director of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA). As the Executive Director of the Australian Constructors Association, Mr Le […]
Hydro-electricity initiative gains nationwide recognition
Lauren Butler Civil Construction, Electricity, Projects, Renewable Energy, Water 0A project to harness hydroelectricity from Melbourne’s water supply has been named a finalist in the 2018 Banksia Sustainability Awards. Project overseer Eamonn Kelly, Melbourne Water’s General Manager Major Program Delivery, welcomed the nomination. “Innovation and collaboration are at the cornerstones of everything we do as a business,” Mr Kelly said. “Sustainability is a core focus for Melbourne Water and […]
$52 million sewerage works begin at Murray Bridge
Lauren Butler Civil Construction, News, Projects, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Murray Bridge’s sewerage network will receive a major upgrade as $52 million construction works are scheduled to begin, subject to final development approvals. Through 2019 and into early 2020, SA Water contractor John Holland will lead construction of a new treatment plant and four pump stations, as well as installation of around 18km of new underground pipe to connect the […]
$40 million upgrade works for Yallourn power station
Lauren Butler Electricity, News, Projects, Substations 0EnergyAustralia has begun works to refurbish the generating plan at Yallourn. The current work will include replacing large sections of high-pressure steam pipes to ensure the station can continue to generate reliably and safely until the planned end of its life in 2032. A total 210m of boiler pipes, weighing 76 tonnes, will be replaced. The task involves 119 complex […]
A major new solar farm north of Shepparton is in the works following approval from the Victorian Government. The State Government has also released draft planning guidelines for the development of large solar farm projects across the state. Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, announced that he has approved the Congupna solar farm proposal, which will produce 30MW of clean energy, […]
Groundwater investment at Mt Piper power station
Utility Journalist Electricity, News, Projects, Water 0EnergyAustralia has committed $2 million toward new measures to manage underground water at the Mt Piper power station in the central west of New South Wales. Ross Edwards, EnergyAustralia Executive – Energy, said the spend was part of a broader program to provide the community, workers and customers with certainty about the future of the power station, which has an […]
Four gas companies have won tenders to start exploring more than 6000 square kilometres in the Surat, Bowen, Eromanga and Adavale basins. Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham, said the latest blocks were in key gas-producing regions in the Surat and Bowen basins, as well as an area with significant potential in the Eromanga and Adavale basins. […]
A $49 million overhaul and maintenance program at CS Energy’s Callide Power Station has begun. Minister for Energy, Dr Anthony Lynham, said approximately 370 contractors would be on site for the major program of works, which will run until early December 2018. “CS Energy’s overhauls provide short-term employment opportunities for people with the skills and expertise required to undertake maintenance […]
Kidston renewable energy hub fast tracked
Utility Journalist Batteries & Storage, Electricity, News, Projects, Solar, Sustainability 0Genex Power’s Kidston Renewable Energy Hub has been fast tracked with the $330 million Kidston Pumped Hydro Storage project (K2H) declared a coordinated project. Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, Cameron Dick, said the project, located at the decommissioned Kidston Gold Mine within Etheridge Shire, proposes an innovative use of two existing adjacent water-filled mine pits to generate […]
Major bandwidth capacity upgrade for NBN
Lauren Butler Company news, Electricity, News, Projects, Telecommunications 0A new upgrade has doubled bandwidth capacity on nbn’s 60,000km fibre optic broadband network, helping deliver broadband services to more customers with a bigger appetite for data. The upgrade means nbn can increase maximum capacity on its transit network from 9.6 Terabits per second (Tbps) to 19.2Tbps per fibre link, which will help meet the broadband needs of homes and […]
Goulburn’s new $32 million wastewater plant
Lauren Butler Civil Construction, News, Projects, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0A new $32 million wastewater treatment plant is now open in Goulburn, NSW, providing modern, environmentally-friendly sewage treatment facilities, and treated effluent for sustainable reuse. Federal Member for Hume, Angus Taylor, said the project, which is the first stage of a larger scheme, will increase the capacity of wastewater treatment to reach thousands of people across the city. “The treatment […]
Korumburra in South Gippsland has been connected to the Victorian water grid for the first time, with the remaining three towns in state’s south east following suit. The $43 million Lance Creek Water Connection Project, which includes a $30 million investment from the Victorian Government, is ahead of schedule and once complete will boost water security to communities in South […]
SA Water’s smart network receives global recognition
Utility Journalist Company news, Digital Utilities, News, Projects, Smart meters, Water 0SA Water’s world-leading adoption of smart water network technology has been recognised with a bronze prize at the International Water Association’s Project Innovation Awards in Tokyo. SA Water’s smart network edged out 160 entries from 45 countries in the Smart Systems and the Digital Water Economy category, cementing the South Australian utility’s position as an international leader in integrating digital […]
Stakeholders will have the opportunity to weigh in on making the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) integrated system plan into an actionable strategic plan, with the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) calling for submissions of the best model. This options paper, to include the feedback from stakeholders, will be an input into the Energy Security Board’s advice to the COAG […]
The Northern Basin Review (NBR) has been confirmed after passing its last hurdle, with 70 gigalitres of water to be retained by local communities in the Northern Basin. The parliamentary disallowance period for the NBR instrument formally expired, meaning the senate can no longer repeal the NBR through a simple disallowance vote. Federal Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David […]
900MW delivered in Victoria’s first clean energy auction
Lauren Butler Electricity, News, Projects, Solar, Sustainability, Wind 0More than 900 megawatts (MW) of new clean energy will be generated as a result of the first Victorian renewable energy auction, driving down energy prices for Victorian families. The auction, part of the Victorian Renewable Energy Targets (VRET), was initially expected to deliver at least 650MW of renewable energy. That goal has been smashed, with the auction instead delivering […]
Victorian Government subsidises solar for 10,000 homes
Lauren Butler Batteries & Storage, Civil Construction, Electricity, News, Projects, Solar, Sustainability 0The Victorian Government will provide half price solar batteries for 10,000 households in the state that already have solar panels. The $40 million program is part of the State Government’s massive new Solar Homes initiative, which is cutting electricity bills with either solar panels, solar hot water or solar batteries for 720,000 homes over the next 10 years. Eligible homeowners […]
Heathcote sewer network expansion breaks ground
Lauren Butler Civil Construction, News, Projects, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Coliban Water has started construction on a $5 million project to expand the sewer network in Heathcote, Victoria. Manager Infrastructure, Corey Bourne, said the Heathcote Sewer Scheme project will ensure more of the community will receive safe wastewater services. “The City of Greater Bendigo identified areas of Heathcote where there was risk of public health and environmental impacts due to […]
Applications open for $1.5 billion water infrastructure upgrade program
Lauren Butler Civil Construction, Irrigation, News, Open tenders and opportunities, Projects, Water 0Murray-Darling Basin irrigators and businesses can now apply for the Australian Government’s $1.5 billion water infrastructure program. Head of water at the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Paul Morris, said the program was central to the long-term health of the Murray-Darling Basin river system. “The $1.5 billion Murray-Darling Basin Water Infrastructure Program provides organisations with the chance to modernise […]
Construction completed on Canungra Water Treatment Plant
Lauren Butler Civil Construction, News, Projects, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Construction on Seqwater’s new Canungra Water Treatment Plant in Queensland has been completed and is now providing more than 800 Canungra residents with an enhanced water source. Construction on the new water treatment plant started mid-2016 with the new plant adding water to the Canungra supply zone as a part of initial trial operations for the plant. The $4 million […]
Following a grant from the Victorian Government, Origin will develop its first first virtual power plant in the state. Using batteries and solar PV systems linked to cloud-based demand management software that will optimise solar and battery use, Origin plans to connect more than 600 residential and commercial properties across Victoria. Up to 5MW of electricity generated and stored by […]
New telecommunications infrastructure for Queensland
Lauren Butler Electricity, News, Projects, Telecommunications 0The Sunshine Coast is set to be more connected than ever, with major new telecommunications infrastructure going ahead thanks to $15 million in funding from the Queensland Government’s $150 million Jobs and Regional Growth fund. Queensland Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning, Cameron Dick, said the $15 million commitment to assist the Sunshine Coast Council to secure the […]
After two years of work, a $22 million upgrade to the 50-year-old Moranbah substation is complete and ready to keep powering local mines and communities into the future. Queensland Energy Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham, said the upgrade had finished, securing a critical component of the region’s electricity transmission supply well into the future. “This is an investment into a safe […]
The largest urban stormwater recycling scheme in Australia’s has been switched on in Sydney’s newest town centre, Green Square. Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said thousands of Green Square residents will now be able to save tens of thousands of litres of precious drinking water. Up to 320 million litres of polluted stormwater will be diverted from waterways each year […]
WA Government’s largest water tank now online
Lauren Butler Civil Construction, News, Projects, Water 0A new 80 million litre water tank has come online in Ellenbrook, WA, the biggest ever to be built by the Western Australian Government. The tank, built by the WA Government through Water Corporation, is important new infrastructure for the growing north-east metropolitan corridor and will provide a more consistent water pressure for the Ellenbrook community. Located just off Gnangara […]
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