A high-tech, multi-million dollar project to bring Googong township, Canberra, onto the region’s main water supply is now well and truly underway near Googong Dam. The complex project involves excavating and tapping into the 1.8 metre diameter bulk main from the Googong Water Treatment Plant to weld a new junction into the system for Googong residents. This is the final […]
Hunter Water has begun construction on a 1.2 kilometre wall on the southern end of Grahamstown Dam, located in NSW, to prevent waves whipped up in high winds damaging the banks and causing erosion. The wall, to be built at a cost of $1million, coincides with the 50th anniversary of the dam’s completion and has been designed so that the […]
With summer fast approaching, farmers in the Shire of Jerramungup, near Jacup (WA), will be able to rely on an important new dam to provide emergency water for feeding their stock during dry seasons. WA Water Minister Mia Davies said the new water source would also supplement existing supplies already used in times of emergency to help protect one of […]
Work has begun on a $2.4 million SA Water project to ensure Mount Gambier’s water supply from the Blue Lake continues to meet national drinking water guidelines. The lake is the primary water source for the city, and supplies approximately 26,000 customers. The water is treated prior to delivery to the local network. SA Water’s Senior Manager of Water Treatment […]
In anticipation of investigative works to be conducted as part of the bulk water authority’s Dam Improvement Program, Seqwater will be lowering the water level of Lake Macdonald at Noosa. The lake water level will be lowered to approximately half a metre below the current full supply level to ensure the works can be completed. Seqwater Chief Executive Officer Peter […]
Mackay Regional Council (QLD) is responsible for the operation of the water supply and sewerage schemes for the Mackay Region and currently seeks tenders from suitably experienced contractors to carry out minor electrical and telemetry system upgrades to water and waste infrastructure at a number of sites across the region. The works comprise a number of works packages that include […]
Gold Coast City Council (QLD) currently seeks tenders from suitably experienced, qualified and resourced contractors to design, document, construct, supply, install, program, test and commission a sodium hypochlorite dosing facility at the Gilston Reservoir. A supplier briefing, to which potential tenderers are invited, will be at 10.30AM Monday 11 August 2014 at Gilston Reservoir (W4) located at 58 The Pinnacle, […]
ACTEW Water’s Enlarged Cotter Dam project has received two national sustainability awards at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Awards in Queensland. The Cotter sustainability program won both the Sustainable Infrastructure Category and the Overall Winner Award. In addition to securing the Canberra region’s water for generations to come, the massive construction project also achieved the following: A 7km […]
The Sydney Catchment Authority is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and resourced contractors for hydraulic model testing for the Warragamba Dam. The estimated value for the contract is between $150,000.00 to $250,000.00. Submissions close: 10:00AM Sydney time, Tuesday the 12th of August, 2014. For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
A heritage site found at Prospect Reservoir (NSW) last year during upgrade works has been confirmed as part of the estate of famous Australian explorer William Lawson. SCA Heritage Officer Kate Lenertz said the site was revealed after the lake was lowered 3.8 metres below full storage level to allow a multi-million upgrade to the dam to take place. “At […]
South Burnett Regional Council (QLD) seeks to engage the services of a suitably qualified and resourced contractor to undertake remediation and repair works in the downstream spillway channel of Gordonbrook Dam, Kingaroy to rectify the damage caused by the floods. Submissions close: 5:00PM Brisbane time, Monday the 4th of August 2014. For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
The Queensland Government has announced that a number of new directors have been appointed to the restructured Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB). QLD Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said the skills and experience of the GAWB’s new directors cover a variety of fields to ensure the board would continue to provide strategic leadership. The appointments deliver on the Newman Government’s […]
Seqwater has embarked on the next phase of its Dam Improvement Program across South East Queensland, with a staged upgrade of Moogerah Dam expected to start in June 2014. Chief Executive Officer Peter Dennis said the program was about ensuring the region’s dams continued to meet the latest standards. Mr Dennis said like all dam owners across Australia, Seqwater was […]
At least one pump station, a number of river crossings, a dam and a weir are among the Bundaberg sites fitted by the QLD government with sophisticated and resilient early warning systems to prepare residents for future floods. Queensland Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli said a network of 30 river and rain gauges now criss-crossed the Burnett River, […]
Following a meeting between the ACTEW Managing Director John Knox, the Mayor of Queanbeyan Cr Tim Overall and Queanbeyan City Council General Manager Gary Chapman, a joint, independent study will be commissioned to look at possible connections between the management of the Googong Dam, and future flooding events in Queanbeyan (NSW). While both organisations have acknowledged there is no easy […]
State Water Corporation (NSW) is seeking the services of a suitably qualified consultant to execute the development of asset management plans for each of the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 financial years. These plans will cover selected regulated inland water infrastructure assets. The portfolio of assets covered by this has a total value of $393 million. The asset plans developed under this […]
A new remote controlled drone is being used by Queensland Urban Utilities to inspect its highest water reservoirs in southeast Queensland safely and more easily. The drone was one of the innovative ideas on show at Ozwater’14, Australia’s international water conference, recently held in Brisbane. Queensland Urban Utilities Chief Operating Officer, Robin Lewis, said the drone provided an eagle eye […]
Seqwater has announced that it will soon begin upgrades on Leslie Harrison Dam at Capalaba as part of the company’s Dam Improvement Program across South East Queensland. Acting Chief Executive Officer Peter Dennis said the program was about ensuring the region’s dams continued to meet the latest standards. Mr Dennis said like all dam owners across Australia, Seqwater was required […]
The National Capital Authority (ACT) is currently seeking offers from suitably qualified contractors for hydrometric services at Scrivener Dam in Canberra. The Service Provider will be responsible for the following: maintenance and calibration of all instrumentation, equipment and support infrastructure required to collect and deliver hydrometric data services at 22 sites provision of this data to the Scrivener Dam Operations […]
Queensland Urban Utilities has announced that it will be investing $292 million in water and sewerage assets throughout 2014/15. The capital expenditure program will include 108 infrastructure projects across the company’s five service regions – Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim and Somerset. Queensland Urban Utilities CEO, Louise Dudley, said a key focus of the capital works program was building […]
An innovative weir refurbishment project in northern Victoria has taken out the Innovative Practice/Service Delivery Award at the 2014 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia Awards, held recently in Melbourne. The Quambatook Weir refurbishment project was completed in October 2013, and aimed to repair structural damage caused in a 2011 flood event. Gannawarra Shire Council Mayor Neville Goulding said it […]
Hydro-electric power has begun being generated in the Northern Territory as a result of Power and Water’s investment in diverse renewable energy sources. A micro-hydro generator was commissioned at Manton Dam, NT on the 12th of February marking a milestone in the history of renewable energy in the Northern Territory. The project uses an available, renewable resource that had previously […]
Maroon Dam will soon be upgraded as part of Seqwater’s dam improvement program in South East Queensland. The upgrade will be completed in two stages, with stage 1 expected to start in April 2014 and be completed by December 2014. Stage 2 is not expected until after 2025. Stage 1 work will involve the extension of the existing weighting berm […]
Early investigations, including geotechnical work, have begun for a proposed upgrade of Cooloolabin Dam in Queensland. The geotechnical investigations involve the use of drilling rigs and excavators and some machinery and drilling noise can be expected while the works are underway. During the works, there will be a partial road closure for 1 to 2 days on Cooloolabin Road near […]
Seqwater is about to commence the staged upgrade of Maroon Dam, QLD to improve flood capacity and implement dam safety measures that were identified during recent design and geotechnical investigations. Design and geotechnical investigations at Maroon Dam have identified minimum upgrade requirements to address embankment stability and improve flood capacity. Stage 1 work will involve extension of the existing weighting […]
To improve the performance of the network and to cater for current needs and future growth in Kenilworth, Unitywater is refurbishing the existing reservoirs and installing a water booster pump station at the reservoir site in Alexandra Street. The refurbishment of the existing reservoirs will include roof replacements and refurbishment of the internal walls. Unitywater Executive Manager Infrastructure Planning and […]
A pipeline to supply drinking water to residents of Dwellingup, WA by connecting the South Dandalup Dam to the town has been completed by the Water Corporation. The 10km pipeline project cost around $7.58million. “This 10km pipe supplying Dwellingup from South Dandalup Dam provides long-term water security and reliable water quality for customers,” Water Minister Mia Davies said. “It will […]
The Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning is seeking offers from interested parties for planning services for the Nathan Dam and Pipeline Project. The $1.4M project involves the construction of an 888,312-megalitre dam, with an annual yield of 66,000 ML; and a 149.3-kilometre trunk pipeline. Submissions close: 14 February 2014 For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
History, heritage and the environment are as important as the bricks and mortar (figuratively speaking) of this new generation of roller compacted concrete dams. Just as the original dam formed a firm foundation around which to build our national capital a hundred years ago, so too will the new dam provide a foundation on which to build Canberra’s second century […]
QLD Minister for Water Supply Mark McArdle has announced the completion of additional repairs to improve the safety of Paradise Dam ahead of the wet season with the final concrete pour having been completed. SunWater commenced the dam safety works in late October after geotechnical drilling indicated further strengthening of the dissipater slab below the dam wall was required. The […]
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