Sydney Water and its delivery partner, John Holland, have laid down the first section of 40km of pipeline network for the $1.2 billion Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC). Following the driest winter in 37 years, the treated water pipeline is expected to play a major role in waterway health and resilience by carrying high-quality treated water to […]
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Update on Central-West Orana REZ development
Kody Cook Company news, Electricity, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0The New South Wales Government has entered into a Commitment Deed with a consortium selected as the preferred operator for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) and amended the zone’s declaration following public consultation. The consortium – ACEREZ – is comprised of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy has signed on to seek approval to deliver, operate and maintain the […]
Seqwater has begun early works on the upgrade of Noosa’s Lake Mcdonald (Six Mile Creek) Dam and released the project’s final design, ahead of major construction set to begin in mid-2024. As part of Seqwater’s Dam Improvement Program, this upgrade will enhance water security and enable the dam to withstand a one in 500,000-year flood event. The dam improvement project […]
New Director appointed to AREEA board
Kody Cook Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight 0The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association (AREEA) has announced that it has appointed a new member to its Board of Directors from Newmont. Newmont Corporation’s Head of External Relations Australia, Chris Welberry, has been appointed to the Board, for his international experience as a public and government affairs leader. AREEA said that Mr Welberry’s strong people management skills have […]
EnergyConnect finishes construction in SA
Kody Cook Electricity, News, Powerlines, Projects, Spotlight 0Construction has been completed on the South Australian section of the new high-voltage transmission line, Project EnergyConnect, which is set to run between South Australia and New South Wales. Project EnergyConnect is the largest transmission project ever delivered by ElectraNet. The transmission line covers 206km from Robertstown to the state border between South Australia and New South Wales, and includes […]
Seven new murals have given SA Water pump stations and water tanks across South Australia an eye-catching new look. From Minlacowie on Yorke Peninsula to Loxton in the Riverland and Lochiel Park in Adelaide’s north-east, these murals are welcome additions to the utility’s growing gallery of public art. SA Water Manager of Brand and Community Marketing, Kellie McDonald, said that […]
Milestone for Snowy 2.0
Kody Cook Batteries & Storage, Company news, Electricity, News, Projects, Pumps, Spotlight, Water 0Snowy Hydro has announced a major milestone for its Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project, with the breakthrough of the final 3m of the 223m long transformer hall cavern crown. The Snowy 2.0 delivery team began excavating the transformer hall and machine hall caverns in June 2023. The Snowy 2.0 power station will be located approximately 800m underground at Lobs Hole […]
A new Group CFO has been appointed for Jemena and will be commencing in February 2024 Kate Webster has been appointed to the role and will be assuming CFO responsibilities for both Jemena and Zinfra. Jemena’s Managing Director, David Gillespie, said that Ms Webster brings a wealth of energy and utility sector experience to the role. “We are thrilled to […]
Six applicants shortlisted for Hydrogen Headstart
Kody Cook Company news, News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0The six applicants shortlisted for the next stage of the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program have been announced by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency on behalf of the Federal Government. ARENA said that together, these applicants represent a total electrolyser capacity of more than 3.5GW across various end uses, placing them amongst the largest renewable hydrogen projects in the world. […]
Rookwood Weir spills water one month after completion
Kody Cook Dams, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0Central Queensland’s recently completed Rockwood Weir began spilling water on 27 December after reaching 122 per cent of its full capacity, a total of 74,300ML. The spill comes after significant rainfall in the catchment little more than a month after the weir’s official construction completion. Rookwood Weir is operating as designed and safely passing water downstream, with a flow rate […]
The utility sector underwent some huge growth in 2023, primarily due to increased investment in renewable energy and water projects. As the global and national focus shifts to preserving the environment and chasing net zero goals, Australia’s utilities must undergo some big changes to help achieve these targets. Batteries, solar and hydrogen were frequently on the agenda this year, as […]
Water utilities win VIC Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge 2023
Steph Barker News, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water 0Victorian Minister for Water, Harriet Shing, has announced the winner of the Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge 2023. An innovative project between three Victorian water corporations to find greener alternatives to concrete won the major climate change prize. The winning project – a collaboration between Yarra Valley Water, North East Water, and Barwon Water – focuses on finding low-carbon cement alternatives […]
ARENA CEO reappointed for three-year term
Steph Barker Company news, News, People and appointments, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, has announced the reappointment of Darren Miller as the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Chief Executive Officer for a term of three years. Since starting at ARENA in 2018, Mr Miller has overseen significant growth for the agency, culminating in a renewed commitment and sense of urgency to increase the […]
Chlorine dosing facility completed as part of water treatment plant upgrades
Steph Barker News, Projects, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The Wauchope Treatment Plant has undergone a $5.5 million upgrade, including the completion of a new $1.7 million chlorine dosing facility. The upgrades are set to make the region more drought resilient and to secure water during dry times. The facility will boost the plant’s ability to treat water after storms and heavy rainfall events where quality is compromised by […]
New EnergyAustralia gas power station completes successful test fire
Steph Barker Gas, News, Projects, Spotlight 0EnergyAustralia has announced it has successfully completed the first test fire of its new 316MW Tallawarra B gas power station, located on the shores of Lake Illawarra at Yallah, New South Wales. EnergyAustralia said once commissioned, the $300 million Tallawarra B gas power station will power up to 180,000 homes and businesses during peak demand periods, providing system reliability and […]
ARENA to fund new demand flexibility platform
Steph Barker Demand management, Digital Utilities, Electricity, News, Spotlight 0The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced $9.75 million in funding for Intellihub to launch a new Demand Flexibility Platform (DFP). Intellihub’s $22 million project is designed to target 510MW of aggregated load under control through the enrolment of over 140,000 customer devices. The project will initially target integration with residential hot water […]
QLD Gov reveals new emissions reduction target
Steph Barker News, Policy, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Sustainability 0Queensland Premier, Steven Miles, has unveiled the government’s plan to legislate a new emissions reduction target of 75 per cent by 2035. Premier Miles said 75 per cent by 2035 is an achievable target that will support industry growth, attract greater investment in renewables and generate lasting benefits, especially in regional areas, and will also provide Queenslanders with greater access […]
Ergon Energy issues update on Far North QLD emergency response
Steph Barker Disaster Management, Electricity, News, Spotlight, Uncategorized 0Ergon Energy has advised that approximately 90 per cent of customers impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper were restored by 9pm on 16 December 2023, while 4,300 customers remained without electricity supply at that time. This figure is down from the peak of 40,000. With a flood emergency currently in place, the number of power outages associated with the secondary event […]
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a draft of the 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP), which outlines Australia’s most effective development pathway to reach net zero. In the past 18 months, AEMO has collaborated with more than 1,300 stakeholders, produced 60 presentations and reports, and considered more than 110 submissions from industry, consumer and community representatives and governments […]
Enhancing productivity with rock-solid trenchless services
James Holgate Maintenance, Sponsored Editorial, Spotlight, Trenchless technology 0Trenchless technology has always been about innovation and reliability, developing machines that can adapt to the challenges of different sites while minimising disruptions to the surrounding environment. For Vermeer Australia, this culture of innovation and flexibility applies beyond the equipment itself, and extends to support services provided to trenchless contractors to ensure they can access the highest-quality equipment on the […]
VIC Gov releases offshore wind implementation statement
Kody Cook Electricity, News, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Wind 0The Victorian Government has announced the Offshore Wind Implementation Statement 3 which outlines the next stage of development for the state’s offshore wind industry. The Victorian Government has set targets of at least 2G of offshore wind energy generation by 2032, 4GW by 2035 and 9GW by 2040. Implementation Statement 3 outlines the parameters for the proposed support package for […]
Why accurate detection data matters underground
James Holgate Asset management, Civil Construction, Condition Assessment, Projects, Sponsored Editorial, Spotlight, Trenchless technology, Water 0In the world of trenchless technology, accuracy is paramount. However, data concerning underground utilities and assets is notoriously unreliable, posing a critical challenge for trenchless practitioners. With operations hidden beneath the surface, any miscalculation can have severe consequences – underscoring the need for precise information. Underground utility networks can be likened to an intricate tapestry – growing and evolving as […]
Coliban Water to appeal EPA operating licence conditions
Kody Cook Company news, News, Policy, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0Coliban Water has submitted an appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) after EPA Victoria approved an amended version of its licence for the Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant (WRP). The amended licence was approved on 5 December 2023 and sets a ratio of less than one part effluent for every three parts of the receiving surface water flow […]
The Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has released the updated Gas Substitution Roadmap – which is set to help Victorians reduce their reliance on expensive fossil gas and ease cost-of-living pressures. The roadmap outlines the next steps for Victoria’s transition from fossil gas to cheaper, more modern electrical appliances. Fossil gas is no longer the cheap and […]
Kidston Pumped Hydro Project on track for energisation
Steph Barker News, Projects, Renewable Energy, Spotlight, Water 0Genex Power has announced that construction works on its Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project are well underway. The 250MW/2,000MWh project remains on schedule for energisation in the second half of 2024. Genex’s engineering, procurement and construction contractor is continuing to progress the underground excavation works. The following works have been fully completed: Main access tunnel Construction adits one, two, three, […]
Tilt Renewables announces new CEO
Steph Barker Electricity, News, People and appointments, Renewable Energy, Spotlight 0The Board of Tilt Renewables has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer. Anthony Fowler has spent the last eight years as the Chief Executive Officer of Lochard Energy and prior to this held senior positions at several other energy businesses. Mr Fowler will join Tilt Renewables in February 2024. Anthony brings a wealth of knowledge in the […]
Milestone for Powerlink grid-scale battery project
Steph Barker Batteries & Storage, Electricity, News, Projects, Spotlight 0A 326t transformer has been delivered to Powerlink’s Greenbank Substation for its latest grid-scale battery connection project. The transformer was transported just over 61km from Port Brisbane to Greenbank overnight on two 12-axle trailers. It was pushed and pulled by two prime movers on a total of 232 wheels. The transformer’s total operational weight is 326t – the equivalent of […]
Works begin on VIC recycled water scheme
Steph Barker News, Projects, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The Victorian Government has announced that early works are underway on the Dingley Recycled Water Scheme, which is set to deliver an additional 1.8GL of recycled water for communities and local businesses each year. Member for Clarinda, Meng Heang Tak, launched the works on the $72 million integrated water management project with South East Water and stage one works delivery […]
GWMWater awards tender to extend sewerage network
Steph Barker Asset management, News, Pipelines, Spotlight, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0GWMWater has announced it will extend its sewerage network to Green Hill Lake, east of Ararat, in order to service a new residential development in the area. A tender has been awarded to S&R Engineering and Construction for the construction of a gravity sewer main to service the new estate. GWMWater Managing Director, Mark Williams, said the construction of the […]
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