The Northern Territory Government has announced that construction of Power and Water’s new Darwin River Dam pump station has nearly reached the halfway mark. Delivered by McMahon Services, the $29 million project is designed to improve the reliability of water supply to the Darwin region. The main pump hall construction basement, complete with above ground walls and steel structure, is […]
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Tender awarded for potential NSW pumped hydro projects
Kody Cook Company news, Dams, Electricity, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0Water NSW has awarded Upper Hunter Hydro (UPP) the tender for the potential development of two new pumped hydro projects, which, once complete, could hold as much power as one million household batteries. As a successful applicant following a competitive tender process under WaterNSW’s Renewable Energy and Storage Program, UHH will get access to areas of WaterNSW land and reservoirs […]
Contract awarded for Seqwater dam improvement construction project
Steph Barker Contracts awarded, Dams, News, Spotlight, Water 0Seqwater has awarded a construction contract for the upgrade of the Lake Macdonald (Six Mile Creek) Dam, Noosa. John Holland Group Queensland was chosen to deliver the contract. The upgrade is designed to enhance water security and enable the dam to withstand extreme weather events as part of Seqwater’s Dam Improvement Program. The project involves building a new split-level concrete […]
Vital upgrades to Paradise Dam Road have begun to support the construction of the recently announced second wall for the Paradise Dam, to be built downstream of the existing wall. Upgrades to approximately 10km of Paradise Dam Road have commenced, to improve safety and enhance traffic movement around the dam. Road improvements are important enabling works to support the new […]
The Federal Government has completed a tender process that saw the purchase of an additional 26.25GL of water for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The Federal Government said that this shows that local communities are eager to participate in voluntary water purchase, especially in the southern Murray-Darling Basin, where the bulk of remaining water recovery is needed. In some areas more […]
Major Bathurst dam upgrade complete
Steph Barker Dams, Maintenance, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0The New South Wales Government has completed an upgrade of the Winburndale Dam, located at Bathurst. The government said the project was the largest upgrade since the dam was built in the 1930s, and is designed to help drought-proof the city’s water supplies. The New South Wales Government provided $2.2 million towards the delivery of the $16 million infrastructure, with […]
Sunwater has announced that it will soon begin planning the construction of a new wall at the Paradise Dam, after experts found that the existing wall cannot be repaired or reinforced. While the existing dam is safer now at the current lower supply level, thanks to the Essential Works project undertaken by Sunwater, the existing dam wall has too many […]
Seqwater has begun early works on the upgrade of Noosa’s Lake Mcdonald (Six Mile Creek) Dam and released the project’s final design, ahead of major construction set to begin in mid-2024. As part of Seqwater’s Dam Improvement Program, this upgrade will enhance water security and enable the dam to withstand a one in 500,000-year flood event. The dam improvement project […]
Rookwood Weir spills water one month after completion
Kody Cook Dams, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0Central Queensland’s recently completed Rockwood Weir began spilling water on 27 December after reaching 122 per cent of its full capacity, a total of 74,300ML. The spill comes after significant rainfall in the catchment little more than a month after the weir’s official construction completion. Rookwood Weir is operating as designed and safely passing water downstream, with a flow rate […]
The $568.9 million Rockwood Weir has finished construction, and is set to yield 86,000ML each year to boost economic growth, agricultural production and industry in Central Queensland. It is the largest weir completed in Australia since World War Two. It is also the largest piece of new water infrastructure delivered in Australia since the Queensland Government completed Wyaralong Dam in […]
NSW Gov delivers $6.2M investment for regional water infrastructure
Steph Barker Dams, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0The New South Wales Government has announced investments totaling $6.2 million to boost drought resilience and water security in the face of the drying conditions across the Central Tablelands. The investments include: $5.5 million to connect Cowra and the Central Tablelands Water systems, so the region can share water when supplies hit critically low levels $150,000 to help Central Tablelands […]
Major milestone for $14.2B Borumba pumped hydro
Kody Cook Dams, Electricity, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0The Queensland Coordinator-General has declared the $14.2 billion Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project a coordinated project, meaning that assessment of social, economic and environmental matters can begin. The project, being developed by Queensland Hydro, involves building a new upper reservoir, as well as a new dam wall that will replace the existing Borumba Dam wall and increase Lake Borumba’s […]
Seqwater has released its 2023 Water Security Program, which outlines how it plans to deliver reliable, quality water to the region’s rising population. As outlined in the South East Queensland Regional Plan, population is set to grow to more than six million over the next 30 years. The Water Security Program maps out how Seqwater plans to continue to provide […]
The New South Wales Government has announced that it will not be going ahead with the Wyangala Dam Wall Raising Project, due to the severe predicted environmental impacts and the billions of dollars in projected construction costs. New South Wales Minister for Water, Rose Jackson, said both the project’s Final Business Case and an extensive independent review by Infrastructure NSW […]
To dam or not to dam
Chris Bland Civil Construction, Dams, Features, Land access, Maintenance, Spotlight, Water 1Over the long term, dams can provide the cheapest source of bulk water for the urban environment, and dam water is easier to treat than other sources, such as seawater desalination. However, their construction can involve significant costs, and environmental impacts. The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) has prepared a detailed study into dams. Surface water dams have long […]
Five year assessment on NSW dam complete
Yasmin Isaacs Dams, Maintenance, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0Hunter Water has completed a five year risk assessment of the Chichester Dam in New South Wales as part of its routine assessment program. The Chichester Dam was built in the 1920s to serve the community and has continued to do so for hundreds of years. Over time the New South Wales water sector has continued to understand the conditions […]
$1.7M in contracts awarded for QLD dam improvements
Steph Barker Contracts awarded, Dams, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0The Queensland Government has announced that six contracts, worth a combined $1.7 million, have been awarded for a range of planning activities for its Burdekin Falls dam improvement project. The contracts will support 80 jobs, with 50 of these in the Townsville region. The jobs involve geotechnical investigations, quarry material sourcing, cultural heritage and native title work, and the establishment […]
$6.2M contract awarded for TAS dam redevelopment project
Steph Barker Contracts awarded, Dams, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0TasWater, in partnership with the Glenorchy City Council, has announced that the contract for the $6.2 million Tolosa Park Dam redevelopment project has been awarded. Tasmanian company Gradco were the recipients of the contract, which will see increased construction activity in Glenorchy at Tolosa Park as work gets underway to decommission the old dam and transform the site into parkland. […]
WA Gov to fund water security in the Wheatbelt
Kody Cook Dams, News, Projects, Pumps, Stormwater, Water 0The Western Australian Government is set to provide the shires of Narembeen and Narrogin with $160,600 in combined funding as part of the Community Water Supplies Partnership Program. The Shire of Narembeen will receive $85,000 for four water tanks, which will store harvested rainwater from the roof of the Narembeen District High School. The collected water will reduce the school’s […]
QLD Gov allocates $116.4M to Paradise Dam
Kody Cook Civil Construction, Dams, Maintenance, News, Projects, Spotlight, Water 0The Queensland Government has allocated $116.4 million to support pre‑construction activities for the Paradise Dam Improvement Project, which is set to begin major construction in late 2023. In one of the most complex engineering projects in the region’s history, these major dam improvement works will deliver long-term water security for the Bundaberg region by restoring the dam’s capacity and will […]
NSW Government lodges final water resource plans
Tayla Oates Asset management, Dams, Irrigation, News, Projects, Water 0The New South Wales Government has completed obligations under the Murray Darling Basin Plan by submitting a final water resource plan to the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA). New South Wales Minister for Lands and Water, Kevin Anderson, said this was an important milestone and highlights the New South Wales Government’s commitment to supporting Murray Darling Basin communities. “The New […]
Upgrades complete on TAS Henderson Dam
Tayla Oates Asset management, Dams, Maintenance, News, Water 0The Henderson Dam on Flinders Island in Tasmania has undergone extensive upgrades to double its storage volume, ensuring a reliable water supply system for residents and reducing the likelihood of water restrictions during dry spells. The Henderson Dam provides a critical water supply system and has been supplying water to the island for many years, but it was beginning to […]
Hunter Water utilises new technology to assess dam safety
Tess Macallan Asset management, Dams, News, Spotlight 0Hunter Water is undertaking detailed reviews to assess and manage the safety of the region’s largest dams, utilising new technology to assist with the process. Dam safety is an important part of Hunter Water’s role as custodian of the region’s drinking water supply, and dams require regular inspections, surveys, maintenance, upgrades and risk management, to ensure they meet modern engineering […]
$16M Winburndale Dam Flood Security Upgrade nears final stages
Tayla Oates Asset management, Dams, Disaster Management, Maintenance, News 0The Winburndale Dam Flood Security Upgrade is nearing its final stages, with 19 out of 25 pre-stressed ground anchors now installed to reinforce the dam wall. The jointly funded – $2.3 million from the New South Wales Government’s Safe and Secure Water Program and $13.75 million from Bathurst Regional Council – project is using modern engineering practices to strengthen the […]
QLD provides $370M in funding for Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline
Tess Macallan Dams, News, Pumps, Spotlight, Water 0The Queensland Government has locked in the multi-million dollar final funding for the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline, with construction expected to start in 2023. The project will support more than 400 jobs in the south west regions. Queensland Minister for Water, Glenn Butcher, said a lot of hard work has gone into making the final funding decision. “Even while negotiations […]
Community-oriented strategies to prevent New South Wales dam overflow
Katie Livingston Dams, Disaster Management, Features, Water 0The wettest Spring on record across the Murray Darling Basin and New South Wales has brought tremendous hardship for thousands of people, and extreme vigilance by WaterNSW in safely managing the state’s inland dams. The recent exceptional weather has helped drive the devastating flooding from which communities across much of regional New South Wales are still recovering, while others brace […]
The Darwin River Dam is due to receive a new pump station to be built to ensure a sustainable and secure water supply for Territorians. Northern Territory Power and Water has awarded the design and construction tender for the new Darwin River Dam pump station to McMahon Services Australia (NT). Northern Territory Minister for Essential Services, Selena Uibo, said, “Darwin’s […]
The Queensland Government announced it is commencing work on raising the Burdekin Falls Dam by 2m. Queensland Minister for Water, Glenn Butcher, revealed the plan alongside local MPs Les Walker, Aaron Harper and Scott Stewart. “Burdekin Falls is the largest dam in Queensland – at more than 1.8 million megalitres capacity – and raising it by two metres will significantly […]
Outdated modelling risks dam safety, researchers find
John Thompson Asset management, Dams, Disaster Management, News, Spotlight 0Outdated rainfall modelling could risk critical failures in large infrastructure projects, including dams, for failing to accommodate climate change, according to new research from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and the University of Melbourne. Researchers found that ‘Probable Maximum Precipitation’ (PMP) estimates for 546 large dams across Australia are expected to increase between 14 and 38 per cent […]
SA Water unveils concept plan for Mt Bold Dam safety upgrade
John Thompson Asset management, Dams, Disaster Management, News 0SA Water has revealed conceptual plans for its proposed safety upgrades to its Mount Bold Dam, in a major overhaul featuring a more efficient three-stage spillway for better controlling water releases. The current design features a three-stage spillway along the dam crest – with a primary spillway slot 3m wide by 5.6m high – which will replace a series of […]
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