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The latest project news, developments and opinion pieces from industry experts in Australia’s water industry.

Historic appointment for Victorian water sector

Annabelle Powell September 20, 2021 Company news, News, Water 0

The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of new board members for the water sector, including the state’s first Aboriginal […]

Sydney Water reveals new chairman

April Shepherd September 17, 2021 News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Water 0

Sydney Water Corporations’ new Chair has been announced, replacing the outgoing Bruce Morgan, who will step down on 30 September. […]

New water market reforms in Victoria

April Shepherd September 17, 2021 Irrigation, News, Spotlight, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The Victorian Government has introduced new reforms to improve transparency and compliance in irrigation, combat a future shortfall, and ensure […]

Organisations needed to deliver First Nations metering program

April Shepherd September 15, 2021 News, Projects, Safety and Training, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water 0

The NSW Government is looking for organisations to submit a proposal to deliver a First Nations metering traineeship program. The […]

NT releases Strategic Water Plan Paper for feedback

April Shepherd September 15, 2021 News, Projects, Sustainability, Water 0

The Northern Territory Government has released the NT Strategic Water Plan Directions Paper, to ensure water is used efficiently and […]

Major milestone for digital water meter rollouts

Lauren DeLorenzo September 13, 2021 IOT, News, Projects, Smart meters, Water 0

South East Water has installed almost 30,000 IoT-enabled digital household water meters as part of a joint digital metering trial […]

WaterNSW welcomes IPART determinations

April Shepherd September 10, 2021 News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) rural valleys bulk water and Water Administration Ministerial Corporation (WAMC) determinations have been […]

Beyond modernisation: three surprising benefits of smart water technology

Journalist September 9, 2021 Asset management, Digital Utilities, Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The water and wastewater industry is currently grappling with issues such as high operational expense, unsustainable energy consumption and water […]

North Queensland Water Infrastructure Authority to relocate

April Shepherd September 7, 2021 News, Spotlight, Water 0

The Federal Government has announced that it will be relocating the North Queensland Water Infrastructure Authority (NQWIA) to Bowen in […]

WSAA calls for quick action on IA water recommendations

April Shepherd September 6, 2021 News, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) has responded to reforms posed in Infrastructure Australia’s 2021 Infrastructure Australia Plan, joining […]

New leak detection technology comes to Australia

April Shepherd September 3, 2021 Company news, News, Water 0

Landis+Gyr has partnered with Iota, the commercial arm of South East Water, to offer a network leak detection sensor – […]

WA Gov calls for Federal support after farmers left out of water funding

April Shepherd September 2, 2021 News, Spotlight, Water 0

The Western Australian Government is seeking support from the Federal Government, as the state’s farmers deal with the escalating impacts […]

New standard for flushable products streamlines criteria

Annabelle Powell August 31, 2021 News, Water 0

Standards Australia has released the draft standard, DR AS/NZS 5328 Flushable Products for public comment, providing a nine week period […]

New water usage app for regional customers

April Shepherd August 27, 2021 Digital Utilities, News, Water 0

Sunwater has launched a new app allowing customers across regional Queensland to monitor their water usage on the go. The […]

WSAA launches customer support framework

April Shepherd August 26, 2021 News, Retail, Water 0

Water Services Association Australia (WSAA) has launched its customer support principle-based framework, designed to help water utilities access and improve […]

Partnership established for five Tasmanian irrigation schemes

April Shepherd August 25, 2021 Irrigation, News, Spotlight 0

Tasmanian Irrigation has partnered with GHD and Pinion Advisory, seeking design and technical support for five irrigation schemes and associated […]

$1.48 billion investment in Murray Darling Basin off-farm infrastructure

April Shepherd August 23, 2021 News, Spotlight, Water 0

The NSW Government is on the hunt for water efficiency project applicants, to improve off-farm infrastructure in the Murray Darling […]

WA secures $20 million for water infrastructure projects

April Shepherd August 19, 2021 Dams, News, Spotlight, Water 0

The Western Australian Government has secured $20 million in Commonwealth funding for water infrastructure projects for farmers, through the Commonwealth’s […]

Utility CEO announces retirement

Lauren DeLorenzo August 18, 2021 Company news, News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The Chief Executive Officer of a leading water and wastewater company will be stepping down, following eight years in the […]

WA releases reformed water management policy

Annabelle Powell August 17, 2021 News, Water 0

The Western Australian Government has consolidated six state policies into one to provide an updated and streamlined planning system for […]

New WA dam to provide greater water security

Annabelle Powell August 13, 2021 News, Water 0

A new 32,500 kilolitre capacity dam has been constructed through a funding partnership between the Western Australian Government and the […]

$20 million to fund four TAS water projects

April Shepherd August 12, 2021 News, Spotlight, Water 0

The Federal Government has announced $20 million in funding for four new water projects in Tasmania – part of the […]

Transforming water distribution operations by digitising asset data

Journalist August 12, 2021 Digital Utilities, Sponsored Editorial, Uncategorized, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Urban Utilities has partnered with technology company RedEye Apps to implement a digital platform for compliant operations and preserving the […]

Tenders called for Borumba Pumped Hydro

April Shepherd August 11, 2021 Dams, News, Spotlight, Water 0

The Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) project has reached a new step in consultation, with tenders called for […]

NSW’s Lower-Hunter water security plan

April Shepherd August 9, 2021 Dams, News, Water 0

The NSW Government and Hunter Water are requesting feedback on the draft Lower Hunter Water Security Plan. The draft Plan […]

Cooling urban spaces with smart irrigation

Patricia Mae Tagabe August 6, 2021 Irrigation, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

As average temperatures continue to rise, and the number of extreme heat days each year increases, keeping cool is more […]

$1.4 million stormwater upgrade for Byron Bay

April Shepherd August 5, 2021 News, Stormwater, Water 0

The Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program has granted $1.4 million to upgrade Byron Bay’s stormwater drainage network, […]

Planning approved for new desalination plant in Belmont

April Shepherd August 4, 2021 Desalination, News, Spotlight, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Hunter Water has been granted planning approval to deliver a new desalination plant in Belmont, NSW – providing an enduring […]

$25 million Albany to Denmark pipeline completed

April Shepherd August 4, 2021 Dams, News, Pipelines, Spotlight, Water 0

The Western Australian Government has announced the official completion of the 43km Albany to Denmark pipeline – future proofing year-round […]

Captis provides valuable seasonal insights to Australian water utilities

Patricia Mae Tagabe August 4, 2021 Digital Utilities, IOT, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0

With thousands of devices deployed across the water sector since mIoT’s inception, the Captis solution has become a staple for […]

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