Tasmania will soon see a one third increase to its wind capacity with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announcing a $59 million commitment to the Granville Harbour Wind Farm. The 112MW Granville Harbour Wind Farm is located on a 1200 hectare cattle farm on Tasmania’s west coast. Construction is under way and, once operational, the $280 million development is […]
Four companies have been shortlisted by the South Australian Government to tender for the installation of 500,000 solar panels on key infrastructure in the state. The plans come as a result of SA Water’s goal to neutralise its electricity costs. The project will see the successful vendors work with SA Water to fix rooftop and ground-based solar panels to […]
A three year project to upgrade Melbourne’s sewer network has commenced. Six aging sewer pipelines around Melbourne are being upgraded as part of a $100 million project to ensure adequate infrastructure for the city’s sewage. The six major sewers, several of which are more than 100 years old, are reaching the end of their life, leading to more frequent busts […]
Zinfra has been awarded the construction contract to build the connection assets on behalf of AusNet Services as part of the construction of the Stockyard Hill Wind Farm. Located on farmland approximately 45km south of Ballarat, Victoria, the Stockyard Hill Wind Farm (SHWF) will have a total expected capacity of around 530MW from 149 turbines Once completed, SHWF will be […]
Many of Horizon Power’s projects are at the forefront of developing solutions to complex challenges faced by the global energy industry. The investments Horizon Power are making and the risks being taken to achieve its vision of being the world’s best microgrid company was recognised when it was jointly awarded Digital Utility of the Year at the 2018 Digital Utility […]
Ausgrid has officially started the construction of a new depot at Artarmon in New South Wales which will allow the company to provide more efficient responses to local outages. Chief Operating Officer,Trevor Armstrong, was on hand for the ceremony to mark the start of building work. Mr Armstrong said the decision to build the new facility came about after Transport […]
Power and Water has worked to minimise interruptions to powerlines in the Top End, with fruit bats becoming caught in the high voltage power distribution equipment and causing service disruptions. The main cause for the disruptions is bats breaking tree limbs that hit overhead powerlines. They can also hit the lines with their wings when perched. Power and Water has […]
The Onslow microgrid project in WA has progressed to the next stage after the gas-fired power station and associated infrastructure was completed recently. The new gas-fired power station will be supplied gas via a dedicated pipeline connected to the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline. In a significant milestone for Onslow, the power station will be supplying electricity to Onslow […]
The Snowy Hydro project will remain publicly owned after the Australian Government took full ownership of Snowy Hydro Limited. The agreement is expected to strengthen the economy, generate more affordable, reliable electricity and create new jobs. The deal will also fund congestion-busting infrastructure, with more than $6 billion in Commonwealth funds flowing to New South Wales and Victoria for productive […]
Australia’s newest civil construction and infrastructure event, the National Construction Equipment Convention (NCEC), running from 15 – 17 November in Sydney, has gathered strong support from the construction sector by partnering with three key industry bodies. The Traffic Management Association of Australia (TMAA), WorldSkills, and the Australian Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation Association (AustStab) have announced their partnership with the NCEC, […]
Wastewater pipes in West Leederville will soon be refurbished, Water Corporation has announced – extending the life of these assets by at least 50 years. Water Corporation spokesperson, Clare Lugar, said the projects formed part of an ongoing program to reline and refurbish wastewater pipes across the state. “Around 400m of wastewater pipe will be refurbished over the next four […]
Unitywater has embarked on a trial of new technology proven to reduce bursts in water pipes and lessen leaks. Unitywater is currently working with UK smart solutions provider i20 Water to test the technology, which could help minimise disruptions to customers. The trial is particularly focused on Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) and the use of high-precision data loggers to monitor water […]
WIRSOL Energy has signed an agreement with SIMEC ZEN Energy contracting the majority of energy production from two large Australian solar farms. The long-term supply agreement has been reached between SIMEC ZEN, the Australian energy arm of Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance and the Australian division of international developer WIRSOL Energy to purchase energy from their 89MWp Clermont Solar Farm, north […]
An upgrade of Water Corporation’s Bridgetown Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) near Perth means that high-quality treated wastewater can be used for irrigation at the Bridgetown Golf Course. About 37 million litres of recycled water will be produced each year, reducing reliance on precious drinking water supplies which benefits the environment. Hydroflux’s subsidiary, Hydroflux Epco recently completed the upgrade of the […]
Contracts have been awarded for the Barossa Offshore Project in Perth. Barossa is an offshore gas and light condensate project that proposes to provide a new source of gas to the existing Darwin LNG (DLNG) facility, subject to suitable commercial arrangements being put in place. The offshore development concept includes a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) facility, subsea production […]
A Canberra suburb and Icon water have worked together to develop a new ‘best for region’ approach to sewage treatment infrastructure. Over the past few years, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (QPRC) and Icon Water have partnered to explore a regional sewage treatment plant to replace the Queanbeyan sewage treatment plant and the Fyshwick sewage treatment plant situated on Dairy Road. Seen […]
Jemena has signed an agreement with Senex Energy to build, own and operate the Atlas Gas Processing Plant and Pipeline (AGPP). The agreement will see the connection of Senex’s new ‘Atlas’ gas field in the Surat Basin in south-east Queensland with Jemena’s Darling Downs Pipeline and the Wallumbilla Gas Hub – the largest gas hub in the country. Jemena was […]
New research commissioned by NBN Co and conducted by the Regional Australia Institute indicates that the nbn broadband network will generate up to 700 new businesses in Mount Gambier and the surrounding area by 2021. The report highlights that Mount Gambier’s high concentration of professional workers (16 per cent) and knowledge-intensive business services (2.8 per cent) indicates the region is […]
AGL has announced the progression of its proposed gas import project at Crib Point in Victoria. Two agreements have been signed, the first enabling berth upgrades at the Port of Hasting as well as a leasing agreement that would be required should the AGL project go ahead. The second, with APA Group, is for the Crib Point to Pakenham pipeline […]
The Mt Buller Water Storage Project will go ahead, with $7.5 million of funding being awarded to the project by the Victorian Government. Parliamentary Secretary for Energy, Environment & Climate Change, Anthony Carbines, said, “I’m pleased to have worked with the team at Mt Buller to deliver the funding for this vital project – that will deliver jobs during construction […]
Hydroflux Epco has played a small but key role in the recent replacement of a water treatment plant in Parkes, NSW, which was built in 1936. The new 16ML/day water plant, which replaces an 8ML/day water treatment plant, is designed to meet the water supply demands for the future growth of Parkes while at the same time ensuring the delivery […]
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has proposed a new global settlement framework for retailers participating in the wholesale electricity market, with the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) seeking feedback on the request. AEMO is responsible for settlement in the national electricity market – making sure that market generators are paid for the energy they provide and retailers pay for […]
The Holts Hill Fluoride Dosing Facility in Brisbane will remain offline while upgrades are completed at the East Bank Water Treatment Plant in preparation of a major filter upgrade to the plant planned for 2019. The Holts Hill Fluoride Dosing Facility provides fluoridation for treated water produced at the Mt Crosby East Bank Water Treatment Plant and West Bank Water […]
As the south west corner of Western Australia continues to have hotter summers and low rainfall, Water Corporation is seeking new ways to secure climate-resilient water sources. The utility has embarked on an expansion of its $262 million Groundwater Replenishment Scheme — the first full-scale scheme in Australia — which will see 28 billion litres of water per year pumped […]
TasWater’s new treatment plant at Rocky Creek is close to completion. As construction progresses on TasWater’s new treatment plant to supply customers on the Rocky Creek water system, work is beginning on upgrading the reticulation network. Before water from the new treatment plant can flow, TasWater needs to carry out a process of pigging and flushing. Using specialised equipment, it […]
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is trialling remote sensing data to track environmental flow through the Barwon-Darling Rivers to monitor and protect environmental water in the region. MDBA Executive Director of Compliance, Russell James, said its compliance officers will use satellite imagery to trial how flows can be tracked through the system with real-time data. “These flows have been released […]
With smart cities on the rise, the utility management market is evolving rapidly with practices such as smart metering and data capture at the forefront of sustainable urban development. Smart meters are commonly accepted and used in the energy sector, and the water management industry is rapidly embracing this technology. Cadia has monitored these trends closely, and has assisted a number of councils […]
As prolonged drought conditions threaten the water security of the Hunter region in NSW, Hunter Water has initiated plans to build a temporary desalination plant and other water saving measures to try and help secure the future of the region’s vital resource. Water management Hunter Water sought approval from the Department of Planning to construct the plant on Hunter Water land […]
TasWater CEO, Mike Brewster, has announced that updates to Queenstown’s Conglomerate Dam have been completed. The major works, which took a full year to complete, will secure the region’s water supply for the next 100 years. The project included significant works to the dam spillway and improvements to the remote monitoring systems, ensuring that any sudden changes in the dam […]
Horizon Power’s recent installation of pre-payment meters in five Kimberley Aboriginal communities is set to improve affordability, efficiency and safety for the remote residents. The upgrades have been undertaken in Emu Creek, Munthanmar, Bell Springs and Mud Springs in the east Kimberley, and the community of Loanbun in the west Kimberley. Installment of the pre-payment meters mean that the communities […]
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