Sustainability

Western Power crews are working around the clock to restore power to around 38,000 Western Australian homes and businesses after...

On 23 January 2025, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) published version 224 of the National Electricity Rules, which incorporates...

To reduce the operational costs of its Drouin Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP), Gippsland Water has installed two new biosolids containers....

Greater Western Water (GWW) has kicked off works to upgrade its Romsey Water Filtration Plant (WFP).  The major $27.8 million...

The Fitzroy to Gladstone Pipeline has made a milestone connection, bringing the region another step closer to a secure water...

The requirements for the WaterMark certification are changing – here’s what you need to know. The World Health Organisation has...

An update to the formal definition of microtunnelling means utilities can now adopt innovative, cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality....

When workforces are spread across vast distances, onboarding new personnel poses a risk to security and operational efficiency – so...

To address a growing need for a renewal technology that is specifically optimised for pressure pipelines, Interflow has developed a...

Vehicles are major producers of carbon emissions, but they’re also vital to field services and emergency responses – so how...

Everyone deserves an injury-free workplace, and SA Water found that sometimes the little things can make a big difference to...

Works have started on a new underground pipeline, which will form a key part of TasWater’s Selfs Point Sewer Transformation...

SA Water is set to begin construction of a new odour control facility to improve the management of odour emitted...

An accurate condition assessment of a pipeline empowers utilities to make the best use of their resources, but it’s important...

The Civil Contractors Federation Victoria has joined Converge 2025 – Australia’s premier event for municipal works, civil, utility and commercial...

To protect the region’s drinking water supplies for the next 25 years, Gippsland Water is investing $4 million to upgrade...

When Central Highlands Regional Council set out on a digital metering journey to tackle water waste, careful planning was needed...

Faced with increased flooding and droughts, population growth and ageing infrastructure, the water sector needs a smart solution to help...

Australia’s climate presents unique challenges for sewer and stormwater asset maintenance, so it’s important to work with a supplier that...

Regular inspections are vital for water infrastructure assets – but standard testing techniques often require this essential infrastructure to be...

Corrosion is a major threat to pipeline infrastructure, but a proactive approach can help extend asset life and reduce long-term...

When asset failure can have serious impacts on operations, the local environment and public health, it is vital to increase...

As capital programs accelerate across the water sector, utilities are being reminded about the value of data-driven insights to help...

Greater Western Water (GWW) has reached a key milestone on its $55 million upgrade of the Gisborne Recycled Water Plant...

Digital solutions like smart meters, AI and IoT are becoming integral to the utility sector, so it’s critical that telecommunications...

With every Australian depending on utilities to keep things running, field technicians need to be able to respond quickly –...

A trailblazing apprenticeship program is tackling the sector’s skilled labour shortage by empowering the next generation of professionals. Utility construction...

As extreme weather continues to threaten many parts of Australia, utilities are seeking to improve the lifespan of their assets...

David Fyfe has resigned from his position as Synergy CEO to pursue other opportunities, effective from April 2025.   Synergy Board...

Synergy’s early career program has won a major national award for fast charging the careers of emerging energy professionals.  Synergy...