Coliban Water is using a high-tech laser-guided tunnel bore to install a new sewer main in White Hills, which will be 507m-long and will replace the ageing East Bendigo sewer trunk main, improving the capacity of the network to carry sewage from growing suburbs. Manager Infrastructure, Corey Bourne, said the laser-boring technique is similar to that used in the Melbourne […]
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Port Lincoln $2.6M wastewater main upgrade
Tayla Oates News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0A major upgrade to the wastewater main is underway in Port Lincoln, as part of SA Water’s $2.6 million investment to ensure reliable sewerage services for the Eyre Peninsula city. The project will involve a five-person crew laying 1km of new wastewater main underneath Lincoln Highway – between Shaen Street and Normandy Place – connecting to the existing local sewer […]
$80M Melbourne sewer upgrade under Elizabeth Street
Tayla Oates Maintenance, News, Pipelines, Projects, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The City of Melbourne is undergoing an $80 million upgrade to its sewerage network, with the latest stage of the project including installing a new 700m-long sewer under part of Elizabeth Street and the third stage set to begin in March 2023. Micro-tunnelling specialist, Rob Carr, has been contracted to deliver the project, which will create 28 new jobs over […]
Nine Victorian projects receive Integrated Water Management grants
Tayla Oates News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0As a part of the Victorian Government’s Integrated Water Management Grants program – which will see more investments in more sustainable water sources – nine projects will receive funding, including the Monterey Recycled Water Scheme in Frankston North. The $4.9 million in funding across the nine projects is part of the Victorian Government’s $56.6 million investment towards the Central and […]
Upgraded telemetry network for Warrumbungle water
Tess Macallan Asset management, Instrumentation, Control & Monitoring, News, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0A million-dollar upgrade for Warrumbungle Shire’s water telemetry network will allow the local council to have a real-time snapshot of water and sewerage facilities so they can identify issues as they happen. The Warrumbungle Shire Council’s network consists of 45 sites including water treatment plants, pump stations, reservoirs, sewerage treatment plants across the region. Each of these assets provides vital […]
WSAA welcomes support for First Nations water infrastructure
Tayla Oates News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Water Services Association Australia (WSAA) welcomes a commitment by the Federal Government to support First Nations water infrastructure and provide safe and reliable water for remote and regional Indigenous communities through the National Water Grid Fund, targeting communities that currently do not have access to clean drinking water. The $150 million is the main component of a total package of […]
Frankston City delivers high quality recycled water
Tayla Oates News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Frankston City is set to install a new pipeline which will deliver high quality recycled water to green spaces within Frankston, including sports grounds, open space and a world-class golf course. Victorian Minister for Water, Harriet Shing, announced $1.3 million in funding towards the Monterey Recycled Water Scheme in Frankston North. Ms Shing said investment in recycled water infrastructure will […]
Tenders to open for $47M Wilcannia sewerage project
Tess Macallan News, Open tenders and opportunities, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The New South Wales Government has announced that tenders will soon be open for stormwater mitigation works as part of the Wilcannia Weir Replacement Project. New South Wales Minister for Lands and Water, Kevin Anderson, said the works will deliver a low-maintenance and reliable solution to effluent overflows. “We’re installing two new high-powered diesel pumps and significant pipework at Wilcannia’s […]
Procuring innovative water asset management technology
Mikayla Bridge Asset management, Digital Utilities, Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The key to Australian water utilities dealing with the impacts of climate change is the use of innovative technology in water and wastewater treatment and management. Procuring the right technology for your utility’s specific operations is essential to bring sustainability and innovation goals from ideas to reality. By introducing sustainable management strategies into an asset’s entire lifecycle, utilities can ensure […]
$2.5M Yass treatment plant upgrade improves water quality
Tess Macallan News, Pumps, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Stage one of the $2.5 million upgrade to Yass Water Treatment Plant is finished, bringing further security and better quality water to the region. New South Wales Minister for Lands and Water, Kevin Anderson, said the upgraded infrastructure will enhance the quality and reliability of the water for the local community, particularly during extreme wet and dry weather which is […]
Gippsland Water Factory goes solar
Tess Macallan Company news, Renewable Energy, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Gippsland Water is reaping the economic benefits of being green, following the completed installation of 2000 new solar panels at the company’s wastewater treatment plant in Morwell. Gippsland Water Managing Director, Sarah Cumming, said the large solar panel installation was a major step towards the organisation’s ambitious target of being fully powered by renewable energy by 2025. “Now that the […]
TasWater’s Pioneer pipeline reaches next stage
Tess Macallan News, Projects, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0TasWater’s treated drinking water supply pipeline in Pioneer is advancing towards completion, with works finished on the town’s reticulation network. The existing TasWater-owned network in the north-east town has been completely replaced and is ready for testing and commissioning. The installation of the mains system, to feed the town network, is continuing and will be connected in the coming months. […]
Aeration basin air flow monitoring
Mikayla Bridge Asset management, Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Wastewater treatment plants use a number of different processes to remove pollutants from the wastewater before the water is released back into the environment. The activated sludge process is a biological treatment that uses large tanks divided into aeration basins. Compressed air delivers air to the aeration basins and a diffuser system distributes the air uniformly. The diffuser systems, in […]
Extreme weather impacts Coliban Water quality
Tess Macallan News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Coliban Water has released a statement informing communities across the Coliban Water region that the quality of drinking water has been impacted by three years of high rainfall, flooding and the current warm weather. Customers from communities sourcing water from the Murray, Goulburn and Campaspe Rivers may have noticed a different taste or odour in their drinking water. However, there […]
SUEZ secures its place as a leading player in water and waste management by doubling its investments
Katie Livingston Features, Sponsored Editorial, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The global water and waste sectors are facing significant environmental challenges with the move to net zero carbon and impacts of climate change. Utilities must now focus on innovation and the integration of digital technologies to mitigate these risks and meet service demand. To help manage these challenges, leading water and wastewater management solutions company, SUEZ, has released a new […]
Sydney Water awards contract for major Rouse Hill water facility upgrades
Tayla Oates News, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Sydney Water has awarded a significant contract for the first two upgrades to the Rouse Hill Water Resource Recovery Facility in Sydney’s North-West. The contract has been awarded to Fulton Hogan and is part of a larger project known as the Northwest Treatment Hub Program. The program will see progressive upgrades to all three treatment plants that service this area. […]
One-time offer of trial package for SmartEAR leak detection system
Tayla Oates News, Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0When everybody talks about increasing prices, WaterGroup, Australia’s prominent smart water utility metering and service provider, is dropping them. The company announced the launch of a one-time offer of a trial package for their SmartEAR leak detection system. Water utilities can now experience fast and affordable leak detection across their networks. The package includes everything required to get started: The […]
Gloucester’s multimillion dollar water supply network upgrade is continuing into 2023, with drilling set to begin under Gloucester River on 16 January. Contractors working for MidCoast Council will drill under the Gloucester River to connect the final section of the new rising main from the Gloucester Water Treatment Plant to the Cemetery Road reservoirs site. The work will take place […]
New technology helps Melbourne Water prepare for the future
Katie Livingston Features, Irrigation, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Melbourne’s population is growing. By 2030, more than six million people are expected to call the city home. A booming city means greater demand on services and infrastructure and this includes the sewerage system. Here are two projects that demonstrate how we are embracing technology to help us meet demand and achieve our goals in a safe and efficient way.
Bendigo water mains program requires water treatment plant changes
Tess Macallan News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Bendigo’s water mains clearing program will now become an annual event, ensuring the region’s water network remains healthy and to help maintain chlorine residual. The 2023 program will begin in Bendigo on 16 January and run until the end of April 2023. Manager Water Regulations, David Sheehan, said the program will also cover the communities of Axedale, Huntly, Marong, Sebastian […]
Cairns sewage pumping station upgrade completed
Tayla Oates News, Pumps, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Cairns Regional Council has completed the upgrade to its 65-year-old sewage pump station. The $12 million project included the decommissioning and demolition of the old pump station (known as SPS K) and the construction of the new pump station (SPS CN1). The largest of Cairns’ sewage pumping stations, it can transfer raw sewage from the network to the Northern Wastewater […]
$243.9M upgrade to Tas water treatment plant
Tess Macallan News, Projects, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0TasWater’s largest capital project – the Bryn Estyn Water Treatment Plant upgrade – will soon be completed. While full commissioning is expected in the FY2023/24, TasWater’s General Manager Project Delivery, Tony Willmott, said all major structures and buildings on site were finished, with the project team now focusing on the completion of the mechanical and electrical packages across the site. […]
Unitywater exceeds sustainability targets
Tayla Oates News, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Unitywater has become the first water utility in Australia to not only commit to net zero nutrients diverted or offset from waterways by 2050, they have already exceeded their interim targets. Unitywater is one of 14 water utilities in Australia and New Zealand to join the Race to Zero, a United Nations-backed campaign to pledge to achieve net zero carbon […]
SA Water’s $1.6M Queensbury pump station upgrade begins
Utility Journalist News, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0New biofilters, carbon filters, and a wastewater main realignment are part of the $1.6 million upgrades currently commencing at SA Water’s wastewater pump station in Queensbury, set to enhance odour control and minimise residential impact. Located in Adelaide’s western suburbs, the pump station collects more than 15 million litres of sewage each day and pumps it to the utility’s Bolivar […]
SA Water’s $155M program to upgrade 40km of water mains
John Thompson News, Projects, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0SA Water will conduct pipeline upgrades to over 40km of regional water mains in its 2022-23 regional program, realising the utility’s $155 million water main management program. Regional centres including Whyalla, Tanunda and Yankalilla will benefit from the upgrade program, alongside smaller towns such as Hamley Bridge and Curramulka. SA Water’s General Manager of Sustainable Infrastructure, Amanda Lewry said, this […]
Work begins for NSW $8M Sewage Treatment expansion
John Thompson News, Projects, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Construction has begun for an $8 million expansion to Orange City Council’s Sewage Treatment Plant, with new more efficient equipment expected to deliver yearly energy savings of about $30,000. In early 2022, Orange City Council awarded the construction contract for the project to Precision Civil Infrastructure. The company established a construction site at the plant last week and the project […]
SUEZ secures its place as a leading player in water and waste management by doubling its investments
Mikayla Bridge Digital Utilities, Sponsored Editorial, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The global water and waste sectors are facing significant environmental challenges with the move to net zero carbon and impacts of climate change. Utilities must now focus on innovation and the integration of digital technologies to mitigate these risks and meet service demand. To help manage these challenges, leading water and wastewater management solutions company, SUEZ, has released a new […]
Sydney Water awards Castle Hill Water Recycling Plant upgrade contract
Utility Journalist News, Projects, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Abergeldie has been awarded a major contract for upgrades to the Castle Hill Water Recycling Plant in Sydney’s north-west, ensuring a more efficient and integrated wastewater system to cater for growth in the area and will continue to keep waterways clean. The contract – awarded by Sydney Water – is part of a larger project, known as the North-West Treatment […]
$32M upgrade for essential Lockyer Valley infrastructure underway
Utility Journalist News, Projects, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Urban Utilities has begun its $32 million upgrade plans for the Lockyer Valley, including a new wastewater pump station for Plainland, and an 8km pipe to connect Plainland to Waidley Wastewater Treatment Plant. Urban Utilities spokesperson, Anna Hartley, said the project would cater for projected growth in the area through to 2040. “The Lockyer Valley region is growing and we’re […]
WIOA announces Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia winner
John Thompson Company news, News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The Water Industry Operators Association’s (WIOA) Ixom Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia competition has recently announced its winner. Melbourne Water has celebrated its victory as the winner of the competition. The prestigious prize was awarded to a sample from Melbourne Water’s Cresswell Water Treatment Plant at the WIOA’s hotly contested competition in Casino, New South Wales. The judges sip […]
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