Wyong Shire Council, NSW is currently seeking suitably qualified contractors for the partial replacement of a sewer rising main at Noraville. The scope of this contract will include the replacement of approximately 1104 metres of the existing sewer rising main with GRP pipe and also the replacement of the existing riser pipework in the existing Sewage Pump Station (SPS) T6 [...]
A $20 million plant to treat odour and protect critical sewerage infrastructure in Port Melbourne has passed its two-week performance and reliability test, despite working under the extreme weather conditions of Melbourne’s recent heat wave. The air treatment facility at Westgate Park virtually eliminates all offensive odours and helps prevent the corrosion of the Hobson Bay sewerage main at Port [...]
Queensland Urban Utilities is investing more than $5 million in a three year program to improve the integrity and reliability of Rosewood’s sewerage system, helping to reduce sewage overflows, ensuring the system has capacity to cater for future development. Queensland Urban Utilities’ CEO, Louise Dudley, said during severe wet weather, stormwater can infiltrate the sewerage system resulting in a sewage [...]
Wide Bay Water Corporation has awarded a contract for the trenchless relining of almost 4,000m of underground gravity sewers pipes and works have commenced. “Works are currently being undertaken by Kembla Watertech Pty Ltd, a specialised pipeline and access chamber rehabilitation contractor who has been active in the industry for over 20 years, to reline over 50 separate sewers in [...]
The Toowoomba Regional Council, QLD seeks to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified contractor for the manufacture, supply and delivery of precast concrete storm water and sewer infrastructure components. Pipes and Culverts - (100%) Submissions close: 2:00PM Brisbane time, Thursday the 25th of February 2014. For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
Local Government Procurement Pty Ltd, NSW currently invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors to supply one or more of the following for regional works: Category One – Urban Water Supply, incorporating plumbing and civil - Pipes, fittings and fixtures and Associated Products and Services Category Two – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Pipes, fittings and fixtures and Associated Products and [...]
The Gold Coast City Council, QLD seeks to appoint a suitably experienced and qualified contractor to supply and install a new sewer rising main and other associated work along Bayview Street from Sapphire Street to Errol Avenue, Hollywell. Submissions close: 11.00AM Brisbane time, Wednesday the 19th of February 2014. For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
Treated water from the Maleny Sewage Treatment Plant in Queensland has begun flowing into newly created wetlands, just in time for World Wetlands Day. The water began flowing as part of the commissioning process of Unitywater’s $18 million upgrade of the Maleny Sewage Treatment Plant that incorporates the newly constructed wetlands as part of the treatment process. A sophisticated membrane [...]
Sydney Water’s drinking water has passed the test for the eighteenth consecutive year after a rigorous independent report to the Independent Regulatory and Pricing Tribunal (IPART). Sydney Water was independently audited by Cardno against five areas of its Operating Licence, receiving the excellent result of Full Compliance for drinking water quality, managing assets and the priority sewerage program, and High [...]
The Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence is calling for proposals from interested water professionals to undertake an exchange project on recycled water as part of its Industry and Academic Exchange Program. The program encourages Australian or overseas water industry professionals to spend time in an Australian academic institution and researchers to spend time embedded within industry. The exchange is typically up [...]
Gosford City Council, NSW is looking to award a design and construct contract for the replacement of its high voltage assets at Kincumber and Woy Woy sewerage treatment plants and Mooney Mooney and Mangrove Creek water pump stations. Submissions close: 1:00PM on Tuesday the 25th of February 2014 For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
Eurobodalla Shire Council, NSW is currently seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for CCTV inspection and reporting on various sewer mains in Batemans Bay. Submissions close: 2:00PM on Wednesday the 5th of February 2014 For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
The Muswellbrook Shire Council (NSW) is currently seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for upgrade works to the Denman water treatment plant. The scope of the works includes: To install a new HCL dosing system at a new location within the WTP site to replace the current HCL dosing system. This includes a new shelter, bund and HCL storage tank. [...]
GWMWater is currently seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the installation of approximately 6,000 metres of 50 mm to 110 mm HDPE pipe, including the supply of all material, products, plant and labour, for the Rupanyup Pressure Sewer System, VIC. Submissions close: 30 January 2014. For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
GWMWater is currently seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the supply of pressure sewerage pump systems with SCADA capability for 220 single pump systems and 8 dual pump systems for the Rupanyup Pressure Sewer System, VIC. Submissions close: 5 February 2014. For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
By Paul Patrick, Yarra Valley Water Fast growing urban areas present a challenge for water utilities. Often located on the city fringe, they can be remote from existing infrastructure. Yarra Valley Water outlines the future planning they undertake to ensure they keep up with this growth. Background The existing townships of Mernda and Doreen are located approximately 30 kilometres northeast [...]
Utilities are making increasing use of trenchless technologies to install or upgrade their infrastructure, taking advantage of the opportunity to minimise disruptions such as closed roads, resulting in big savings in time and money for the local community. Wide Bay Water Corporation (WBWC) has extensive experience with directional drilling, but recently undertook their first microtunnelling project. The project required a [...]
The utility industry has seen a lot of change over the past few decades. In the first of an ongoing series, we talk with retired utility professionals to find out more about their careers and perspectives. In this issue we talk to Chris Geehman, whose career took him from the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission, which eventually became South [...]
In keeping with our reputation for introducing cutting-edge technology to the Australian Market, Austeck announces its new partnership with German pioneer, Kummert. Perhaps best known for the unique and quite revolutionary CamFlex® lateral inspection system, Kummert has been the company to watch in pipeline inspection technology over the past 5 years. Their “think outside the square” approach to age old [...]
Sydney Water is Australia’s largest water utility. In this issue we talk to Managing Director Kevin Young about the past, present and future of Sydney Water, and the circuitous path that led him to his current role. The path to Sydney Water When he first started in the water industry, Kevin never saw himself ending up at the head of [...]
The SA Water Corporation has awarded the contract for the Umuwa Water Infrastructure Upgrade to Fusco Constructions Pty Ltd. An urgent upgrade of the existing water infrastructure became necessary due to rapid development in the region substantially increasing demand. The contract is valued at $978,993 and came into effect on the 6th of January, 2014.
NSW Health has reviewed the sampling data for the Georges River above Liverpool Weir and notes that bacteria have now returned to levels existing before the pump malfunction and resulting wastewater overflow incident at Glenfield Wastewater Treatment Plant on 22 November 2013. These bacterial levels, however, are variable and do not at all times meet the Australian Guidelines for Managing [...]
Hunter Water's iconic head office at Honeysuckle, NSW will be sold to part fund a likely multi-million dollar upgrade to Burwood Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant as it prepares for an increase of up to 20,000 customers over the next two decades. From this week residents will receive information about the potential upgrade and an invitation to tour the Burwood Beach [...]
One of Gippsland Water’s most experienced engineers has addressed the Gippsland Chapter of Engineers Australia about the $40.3 million Loch Sport Sewerage Scheme project. Jim Somerville, who is currently chair of the Gippsland chapter, briefed the group about the $40.3 million Loch Sport Sewerage Scheme project and the way in which the community of Loch Sport has been kept informed [...]
The Queensland Government has released the Wet Tropics Water Resource Plan, a water management plan intended to provide water users in the Wet Tropics region of Far North Queensland with a clear framework for the productive and responsible use of water for commercial, residential and future development while protecting the environment. “The plan is a common sense approach to management, [...]
The NSW Government has announced that residents in West Hoxton, Sydney are now able to connect to the new $9 million wastewater system. “This scheme was promised at the last election and we are committed to keeping our promises and improving infrastructure across the state,” Minister for Finance and Services Andrew Constance said. “It’s great news that Sydney Water has [...]
Victorian Minister for Water Peter Walsh has released the Victorian Government’s new urban water policy Melbourne’s Water Future and opened applications for $15 million in funding for projects that will drive the transformation of the city’s water system. “Melbourne will become an international leader in urban water planning and delivery thanks to the Victorian Coalition Government’s water reform initiatives,” Minister Walsh said. [...]
The Maranoa Regional Council is currently seeking suitable qualified contractors for sewerage augmentation works in Roma, QLD. The scope of the work will include everything required to complete the works including, but not limited to, supply of materials, freight, plant hire and workers’ transport and accommodation. The contractor shall pay all associated costs such as the portable long service levy, [...]
The new Kilcoy Water Treatment Plant has been officially opening in South East Queensland. QLD Water Supply Minister, Mark McArdle, who officially opened the plant, said after three years of careful planning and construction, the plant was now supplying water to the Kilcoy community. “Kilcoy’s water supply security had been significantly enhanced with the new plant able to meet the [...]
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