The Gold Coast City Council, QLD is currently seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for jet rodding, CCTV survey and internal patch repair on pipelines. The works involve condition assessments, CCTV surveys, cleaning and patch repair of water, sewer and stormwater pipelines over a three year period. The council wishes to appoint one or more suitable contractor for each of [...]
The QLD State Water Minister and Mayors of Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast and Noosa have confirmed that there will be no change to the existing structure for the delivery of water and sewerage services in the state. Minister McArdle said that Councils were given an opportunity in 2012 to take back responsibility for the retail delivery of water and [...]
Ten engineering graduates are helping to shape the future of the water industry in South East Queensland by putting their recently acquired engineering degrees to good use through Seqwater’s Graduate Development Program. Throughout the program, graduates will have the chance to put theory into practice in a variety of roles across the business. The three-year program provides graduates with challenging [...]
WA Water Minister Mia Davies has announced the completion of a $4.2 M project to refurbish 1.5km of wastewater pipes in Mount Lawley and East Perth. The project is part of a five-year, $60M program which began in July 2012 to reline about 20km of wastewater pipes across the State. Since the Water Corporation program started, almost $25M has been [...]
ACTEW has released their first ever sustainability report ‘Sustaining the Capital Region’s Water: Sustainability Performance Report 2013’ which showcases a range of sustainability achievements. The report highlights a number of achievements and will provide a reference by which to monitor future results through the creation of a number of new sustainability indicators – the Future of ACTEW’s Sustainability Targets or [...]
Septic tanks have become a thing of the past for the first customers connected to the $8.2m Lauderdale Sewerage Scheme which has just begun in TAS. The sewerage system is now operational in central Lauderdale, with property owners who opted to connect to the scheme now able to switch from septic tanks and onsite systems to a reticulated sewerage service. [...]
GWMWater, Vic currently requests tenders for the supply of all material, products, plant and labour required to construct six concrete settling tanks, three earthen lagoons and associated works, 1 km north east of Rupanyup Victoria. Sewerage pump well systems will be supplied by GWMWater. Submissions close: Thursday the 20th of March, 2014. For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
GWMWater, Vic currently requests tenders from suitably qualified and resourced contractors for the construction of ‘site property works’ as part of the Rupanyup Pressure Sewer Scheme. The site property works include the installation of approximately 230 sewerage pump well systems, connection to the electrical switchboard and all ancillary works to connect to the existing boundary kit assemblies. Sewerage pump well [...]
Moreton Bay Regional Council, QLD requests tenders from suitably qualified and resourced contractors for the relocation of a Unitywater water main and sewer main. Works include: the relocation of a water main and a sewer main in South Pine Road, Everton Hills trenching or boring for alignment of new Unitywater water main and sewer main supply and installation of new [...]
The WA Minister for Water, Mia Davies has announced that more than 3.5 billion litres of wastewater has been successfully treated, recycled, purified and recharged back into Perth’s groundwater supply. The milestone was achieved at the Water Corporation’s Groundwater Replenishment Trial plant, which recharged recycled water back into the Leederville Aquifer. The wastewater goes through an advanced water treatment to [...]
The Water Corporation has announced a new water savings program, named Waterwise Towns, for south and south-west WA that aims to reduce water usage by 10%. Saving water will be a little easier for homeowners in the Great Southern and South-West with the rollout of the Waterwise Towns Program. The Water Corporation is offering personalised water-use advice for up to [...]
A number of sewer and water infrastructure projects are among those that will receive grants through Round 2 of the QLD Government’s Royalties for the Regions program. Royalties for the Regions aims to support resource projects throughout regional QLD by providing local councils with grants to undertake vital infrastructure and improvement works. Over a four year period, starting in 2012, [...]
The NSW Government has announced that it will consolidate the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) with the State Water Corporation to form Bulk Water NSW, a new efficient service provider for the State's water sector. Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson announced the move, saying that it will create a centre of excellence for bulk water management and associated catchment protection in NSW. [...]
South East Water has announced the contractors for its Pipes and Structures Program. Comdain Infrastructure, along with join venture partners Downer EDI and MWH Australia will be required to deliver up to $400 million of infrastructure projects over an initial 5 year term. Comdain and its joint venture partners were appointed to the Panel following a comprehensive and competitive market [...]
Nearly 100 people from across the Victorian region of Gippsland toured the Banksia Award winning Vortex Education Centre and Gippsland Water Factory as part of a special Gippsland Water Open Day at the facility near Morwell, VIC. The one off event provided visitors the opportunity to see, touch and feel what makes the Vortex such a popular regional educational centre, [...]
The City of Onkaparinga, SA is seeking submissions from suitable proponents for a community wastewater management scheme. The scope of this contract includes: the future ownership and on-going operation of its existing Community Wastewater Management Systems (CWMS) (in whole, grouped by disposal path or individually or in part) management of the CWMS network to support trade waste customers and to [...]
Wingecarribee Shire Council, NSW is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and resourced contractors to carry out a condition assessment of the sewer mains within the Bowral sewer scheme. The inspection of the conduits is to be done by CCTV camera in accordance with the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) Conduit Inspection Reporting Code of Australia. The computer software Wincan V8 shall be [...]
NSW Public Works is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and resourced contractors for the design and construction of an upgrade to the existing Yamba Sewerage Reticulation and Transfer Systems. The proposed works involve: upgrading sewage pump stations and rising mains; installation of potable water mains; stormwater inflow reduction works; design and construction of a recycled water ebb tide river release system [...]
Melbourne Water has celebrated World Wetlands Day with an event at the Western Treatment Plant and Edithvale-Seaford Wetland Education Centre, VIC. The event attracted around 170 visitors across the two sites. The 2014 theme ‘Wetlands & Agriculture’ was highlighted at the Western Treatment Plant, where industry and conservation exist in harmony. Visitors to the west participated in free tours of [...]
Melbourne Water has chosen Dr Paul Pretto, General Manager Asset Planning, to fulfil the role of Acting Managing Director while the company conducts an executive search to permanently fill the role. Dr Pretto has been with Melbourne Water for 14 years and has 21 years of experience in the Australian water industry. Melbourne Water Chairman Paul Clark said, “Paul has [...]
Gippsland Water has announced that it will be undertaking refurbishment works on the historic Sale (VIC) water treatment plant. The equipment and water treatment infrastructure will be upgraded while maintaining the Heritage listing of the 1934 built building. Svetla Petkova of Gippsland Water said the time has come to replace some aging infrastructure and plan for the future. “We are [...]
Western Port Water, VIC seeks to appoint suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the design and construction works necessary to implement the Cowes Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project. The Cowes Wastewater Treatment Plant (CWWTP) is Western Port Water’s main plant treating 90 per cent of waste by volume. Submissions close: 2:00PM AEST, Wednesday the 2nd of April 2014. For further information [...]
WA Water Minister Mia Davies has announced the completion of a $5 million upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant in Kalbarri, WA. Ms Davies said the upgrade increased the treatment capacity of the plant by 20 per cent and improved the quality of recycled water that is produced and made available for local irrigation. “The $5million upgrade increased treatment capacity [...]
A remote controlled robot called Wally is being employed by Queensland Urban Utilities to inspect over 34 kilometres of pipeline in Brisbane’s underground sewerage network. The lone robot uses laser technology to assess the condition of Brisbane’s sewer lines. Queensland Urban Utilities General Manager of Major Projects, Mike Griffiths, said the robot used a combination of laser pulses and closed [...]
On February 19, 2014 the Office for the Auditor General, WA released a report on the Water Corporation’s management of leaks, bursts and water loss in its pipe system, and whether the current practice contributes to sustainable water supply. The report states that while the pipe system has performed well to date and water loss is low, maintenance costs are [...]
Bundaberg Regional Council, QLD seeks to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified contractor for the provision of technical advice over the course of the procurement of the Rubyanna Wastewater Treatment Plant (including raw sewage transfer pump station) project in mechanical and process disciplines. Submissions close: 2:00PM Brisbane time, Tuesday the 11th of March 2014. For further information or application details see [...]
Hawkesbury City Council, NSW seeks to appoint suitably experienced and qualified contractors for the supply of goods and services for sewage treatment plants, sewer pump stations and sewer reticulation systems. Required services and supplies include: Electricians Plumber/Drainers On-site Mechanical Repairs Repair/Modify/Install/Supply:-Sewer Main, Sewer Manholes, Conveyor Belts, Irrigation & Fibre Glass Tanks. Technicians:- UV System & Thermal imaging Calibration/Repair/Replacement:- Flow meters [...]
The Commonwealth seeks a Medium Works Contractor (D&C) to design and construct the necessary physical infrastructure to connect the existing RAAF Base (Williamtown, NSW) sewerage infrastructure to the HWC reticulated infrastructure scheme, to enable the future discharge of RAAF Base Williamtown wastewater to the HWC. Submissions close: 12:00PM ACT local time, Thursday the 27th of February 2014. For further information [...]
Seqwater has begun works to upgrade the Image Flat Water Treatment Plant to improve its performance and ensure it continues produce high quality drinking water. The works involve the construction of a new sludge handling facility and new chemical dosing facilities within the existing water treatment plant site. The new facilities will improve the overall water treatment plant output capacity [...]
Queensland Urban Utilities has begun work on a $3.1 million project to install a new 4.8km sewer pipeline in Gatton. The new pipe is being installed to ensure the sewerage network has the capacity to cater for future development in the area. Major Projects and Commercial Services General Manager, Mike Griffiths, said Queensland Urban Utilities was committed to ensuring the [...]
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