Water NSW have awarded a $20m NSW Metering Scheme Project contract. Comdain Infrastructure, through its joint venture with John Holland has been awarded the NSW Metering Project. The contract involves the design, supply and installation of approximately 700 new remote telemetry water meters and the long term maintenance of approximately 2,000 meters across the Murray, Murrumbidgee and Lower Darling catchments […]
Irrigation
Solar pumping guides for NSW farmers
Utility Journalist Irrigation, News, Renewable Energy, Solar, Sustainability, Water 0NSW Farmers and the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) have developed new solar pumping guides to help irrigators and livestock owners reduce costs and boost production. OEH and NSW Farmers will launch a detailed guidebook about solar pumping system selection and design, as well as a farmer’s guide to renewable energy in agriculture at the first of a series […]
Recycled Water Distribution System upgrade for SA
Utility Journalist Irrigation, News, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Renmark Paringa Council’s Recycled Water Distribution System (SA) will be upgraded after receiving $363,000 of funding via the South Australian River Murray 3IP program. The project in total is valued at $1.008m, and the balance of the funding will be via the lease and sale of excess water which Council has on its licences. The project will have no financial […]
The Sunraysia Modernisation Project (SMP) enhancement will see the project area extended to provide irrigators in the Red Cliffs district (VIC) with year-round access to irrigation water. The project is a joint initiative between the Commonwealth and Victorian State governments and Lower Murray Water (LMW). SMP Project Director, Mike Walsh said, “These works ensure that the Red Cliffs District receives […]
SA Water infrastructure will now be used by irrigators in the Clare Valley Region (SA) in a new three-year trial agreement between SA Water and the Winegrape Growers Association. SA Water and the River Murray Minister, Ian Hunter, said the agreement will mean water will be transported via the Morgan to Whyalla pipeline and the Clare Water Supply Scheme to […]
Coliban Water strive to recommence project
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Irrigation, News, Projects, Water 0Following the suspension of the Harcourt Rural Modernisation Project (VIC) Coliban Water is continuing to provide a local presence within the town, and hopes to recommence works on the project as soon as possible. Work was suspended on the Harcourt project in rural Victoria on Wednesday 15 April 2015. Coliban Water have stated that they are available to meet with […]
Modernising a rural water network
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Irrigation, Land access, Maintenance, Pipelines, Water 0The $40million Harcourt Rural Modernisation Project, currently being undertaken by Coliban Water, will replace the Victorian region’s century-old irrigation infrastructure with a modern and efficient pressurised water supply. The extensive works involve the installation of 65km of pressurised pipeline, two pump stations and a balancing storage tank. The small rural town of Harcourt is located in the Central Highlands region […]
AGL completes CSG irrigation program
Utility Journalist Coal seam gas, Gas, Irrigation, News, Water 0AGL’s two-year coal seam gas water irrigation program in Gloucester, NSW has been successfully completed, with more than 50 megalitres of produced water from its gas exploration efforts beneficially reused. AGL started the main Tiedmans Irrigation Program in April 2013, and will end the program to blend produced water with freshwater for irrigation of fodder crops and pasture on 30 […]
Tender: pipeline construction
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Irrigation, News, Open tenders and opportunities, Pipelines, Water 0Goulburn-Murray Water is seeking tenders for the construction of pipelines as part of the GMW Connections Project. These comprise approximately a total length of 23.5km of irrigation pipelines consisting of: 4.6 Km of pipeline ranging from 560 to 900 Diameter in the Central Goulburn Irrigation district 5.0 Km of pipeline ranging from 500 to 800 Diameter in the Torrumbarry Irrigation District […]
The Federal Government has invested $60 million in Tasmanian irrigation. Premier Will Hodgman welcomed the investment stating, “Jobs are our number one priority and this investment will grow hundreds of jobs in our vital agriculture sector. “We understand the importance of reliable water to our primary industries, which is why we have worked hard to secure this Federal funding. “This […]
Innovative fruit supplier cuts costs and energy
Utility Journalist Electricity, Irrigation, News, Renewable Energy, Sustainability 0Radevski Coolstores, an apple and pear supplier in the Goulburn Valley, will boost its operations and reduce its overall energy costs by installing solar PV and a state-of-the-art fruit grader financed through Commonwealth Bank and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Energy Efficient Loan (EEL) product. CEFC CEO, Oliver Yates, said he was pleased Radevski Coolstores was building on savings […]
Making a connection: modernising the Goulburn-Murray irrigation network
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Irrigation, Projects, Water 0The Goulburn-Murray Water Connections Project is currently underway to bring a more effective and efficient means of transporting water to Victoria’s Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District. The three-stage project is Australia’s largest irrigation upgrade and involves the replacement of the major supply channels to the region, the strategic connection of properties, and an array of other projects and efficiency incentives. The food […]
First releases from Bromelton Dam
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Dams, Irrigation, News, Water 0Seqwater has commenced releases out of Bromelton Dam, QLD. This water is to be utilised for irrigation and will ease the strain on Maroon Dam. This is the first time releases have occurred from Bromelton Dam since the asset was constructed in 2008. Seqwater Chief Executive Officer, Peter Dennis, said the releases out of Bromelton were reducing the normal releases […]
Refurbishment complete at Kununurra Diversion Dam
Utility Journalist Dams, Irrigation, Maintenance, News, Projects, Water 0WA Minister for Water, Mia Davies, recently visited the Kununurra Diversion Dam, WA, to view the completion of the State Government’s $17 million project to refurbish the 20 dam gates. Ms Davies said the project would ensure the ongoing operation of the Ord Irrigation Scheme and would protect the town from flooding. “This dam regulates flows to the irrigation area […]
Key milestone reached in Circular Head Irrigation Scheme
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Features, Irrigation, Land access, News, Pipelines, Policy, Projects, Water 0In order to encourage the continuing growth of Tasmania’s agricultural industries, the state government has committed $30 million to building a second tranche of irrigation projects, including the Circular Head Irrigation Scheme that will deliver reliable water to prime dairy and cropping land in the state’s far north-west. A further $500,000 of funding has also been allocated to Tasmanian Irrigation, the government’s […]
1920s Merbein pump paid homage at Pump Hill Park
Utility Journalist Irrigation, News, Stakeholder Engagement, Water 0The original 1920s pump that founded the Merbein Irrigation District (VIC) will take pride of place in a new-look Pump Hill Park at the town’s entrance. The pump is being replaced in the $120 million Sunraysia Modernisation Project (SMP), and community members and groups were keen to retain the old pump for use as a community monument. The SMP’s Project […]
Collaborative climate project wins Eureka Prize
Utility Journalist Asset management, Company news, Demand management, Irrigation, Maintenance, News, Stormwater, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The South-Eastern Australian Recent Climate History (SEARCH) project has been awarded the Eureka Prize for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Scientific Research. The project was led by the University of Melbourne and partners included Melbourne Water, the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, the Bureau of Meteorology, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NZ), the Met Office […]
WSAA calls for improved water regulation
Utility Journalist Demand management, Features, Irrigation, Maintenance, News, Policy, Retail, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0WSAA, the peak industry body for the Australian urban water sector, has released its flagship report for 2014, Improving economic regulation of urban water. This report is a comprehensive assessment of best practice economic regulation in the urban water sector, and draws on experience from water and other industries, both within Australia and internationally. According to Adam Lovell, Executive Director […]
$600,000 recycled water extension in Victoria
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Irrigation, News, Pipelines, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0A $600,000 project to lengthen the current recycled water main in Craigieburn (VIC) will soon begin. The extension aims to extend the main into new areas and cater for the region’s growth. Lisa Fragomeni, Project Manager, said that the additional 1km of water main will connect to the Mount Ridley recycled water tank. “The 10 megalitre recycled water tank at […]
Sunraysia Modernisation pump and pipeline contract awarded
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Contracts awarded, Irrigation, News, Pipelines, Projects, Water 0A large contract has been awarded for major components of the $120 million Sunraysia Modernisation Project (SMP), the biggest irrigation upgrade in the history of the Sunraysia district. GOLD JV, a joint venture between Guidera O’Connor and Leed Engineering and Construction, has been appointed to design and build new pipelines, decommission irrigation channels at Merbein and Red Cliffs and replace […]
Water recycling upgrades support WA city’s growth
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Irrigation, News, Pipelines, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0A $49.5M Royalties for Regions grant is set to improve the water recycling facilities of Karratha (WA). WA Water Minister Mia Davies said $7.58M of the funding would be used to construct more than eight kilometres of pipeline to replace and extend an existing pipeline operated by the Shire of Roebourne. A further $42M of Royalties for Regions funding will […]
NPI flow reversed for increased water security
Utility Journalist Irrigation, Maintenance, News, Water 0Seqwater will soon reverse the flow of water in stage 1 of the Northern Pipeline Interconnector (NPI), for the first time supplying the Sunshine Coast with water sourced from North Pine Dam, near Petrie (QLD). The NPI flow reversal will reduce the draw on the Sunshine Coast’s Lake Baroon during what is traditionally a dry time of year. Seqwater Chief […]
Water Operations Conference & Exhibition open for registrations
Utility Journalist Asset management, Irrigation, News, Policy, Stormwater, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) is accepting registrations for the 77th Victorian Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition at the Bendigo Exhibition Centre on 3 & 4 September. Water industry personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of urban, rural and industrial water related infrastructure for the management, conveyance, treatment, discharge and reuse of water and trade […]
Irrigation assessments to help Carnarvon growers save
Utility Journalist Demand management, Irrigation, News, Water 0The WA Department of Agriculture and Food is offering fruit and vegetable growers in Carnarvon (WA) free on-farm assessments of their irrigation systems, including pump performance testing, in order to improve efficiency. These will be conducted from 26 August to 1 September as part of the department’s More Dollars per Drop project. Department development officer Tilwin Westrup said there were […]
Tender: irrigation maintenance and audits
Utility Journalist Irrigation, Maintenance, News, Open tenders and opportunities, Water 0Moreton Bay Regional Council (QLD) seeks to engage the services of a suitably qualified and resourced team to undertake irrigation maintenance services and be on a panel of providers for Moreton Bay Regional Council. Submissions close: 2:00PM Brisbane time, Tuesday the 5th of August 2014. For further information or application details see the tender webpage.
Progress on Central Plains Water Scheme (NZ)
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Irrigation, Land access, News, Water 0CEO of Central Plains Water, Derek Crombie, has released a statement outlining the progress made on the large irrigation scheme taking place on New Zealand’s South Island. According to the report an on-site construction office has been established and the construction team moved in. Fulton Hogan / John Holland JV have cleared the construction corridor and started the major headrace […]
Replacement works on Goldfields pipeline
Utility Journalist Irrigation, Maintenance, News, Pipelines, Water 0The Water Corporation has replaced a 5.8 km section of the historic Goldfields Pipeline near Meckering (WA). WA Water Minister Mia Davies said the $14.6M project involved replacing a section of the original dual pipeline with a single pipeline buried beneath the ground. “While most of the Goldfields Pipeline remains above ground, some sections of it such as this part […]
Maryborough flood resilience project funded
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Irrigation, News, Stormwater, Water 0Flood defences in the Maryborough CBD will be bolstered through the Queensland Government’s record investment in flood and disaster mitigation projects to protect Queensland communities. Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience Minister, David Crisafulli, said $6 million would be spent on a 1.8 metre portable flood barrier, a permanent pump station and upgrades to Adelaide Street, located in the city’s […]
Drinking water project complete in SA
Utility Journalist Civil Construction, Irrigation, Land access, News, Pipelines, Water 0A $17 million upgrade to water supplies in and around the Wakefield Regional Council area of South Australia has been completed, and is hoped to deliver a significant boost to the local economy. Work on a new 43-kilometre pipeline stretching from Auburn to Port Wakefield has now been finished, offering the capacity to provide an additional 11.4 million litres of […]
SAT Water webinar series to guide innovation
Utility Journalist Digital Utilities, Irrigation, News, Stormwater, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Many Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experience challenges in growing their business in the water sector. Barriers can include limited knowledge of the water market and the various regulatory requirements, competing products from overseas, or a lack of understanding of the value proposition in water sector specific applications. The SAT Water – Showcasing Australian Technologies in Water – Program […]
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