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

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 […]

Satellite technology used to monitor dams

April Shepherd July 30, 2021 Dams, News, Spotlight, Water 0

Hunter Water has implemented cutting-edge satellite technology to monitor Grahamstown Dam and Chichester Dam, with the technology boasting millimetric accuracy. […]

$3 million Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment commences

Annabelle Powell July 30, 2021 News, Projects, Water 0

The Queensland Government has kicked-off its $3 million Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment, which aims to secure local […]

Water industry represented at cyber security hearing

Annabelle Powell July 30, 2021 News, Spotlight, Uncategorized, Water 0

The urban water industry was represented by WSAA and the Water Services Sector Group at the Parliamentary Joint Committee on […]

Getting smart about pump asset maintenance

Patricia Mae Tagabe July 30, 2021 Asset management, Condition Assessment, Water 0

New technological capabilities are enabling SA Water to save time and money by increasing pump reliability and availability as well as pump performance and lifespan, reducing maintenance times through improved root cause analysis and repetitive preventative maintenance work orders, and optimising maintenance and capital investment.

Milestone for Mt Crosby Water Treatment Plant

April Shepherd July 28, 2021 News, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Seqwater’s Mt Crosby East Bank Water Treatment Plant upgrade has reached a significant milestone, with the Ipswich based project almost […]

The new Sewerjett T80 truck mounted jetting machine by Enviroline

Patricia Mae Tagabe July 28, 2021 Sponsored Editorial, Stormwater, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Are you looking for a cost-effective and safe way to keep your sewer and stormwater assets clean and functional? Enviroline […]

Barwon Water celebrates Birregurra Sustainable Communities – Water project

Patricia Mae Tagabe July 28, 2021 Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Barwon Water recently joined with the Birregurra community to celebrate the success of the first phases of the Birregurra Sustainable […]

Barwon community panel creates future water plan

April Shepherd July 27, 2021 News, Spotlight, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Barwon Water’s Water for our Future Community Panel, has recommended a number of options to create a new water future […]

The economic solution for making water safer

Patricia Mae Tagabe July 27, 2021 Retail, Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Introducing the FILTEC UF 2/10D Membrane Skid – a pressurised ultrafiltration water treatment solution to help you make water safer […]

A safe sandpit for the water industry

Patricia Mae Tagabe July 27, 2021 Projects, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Finding the right scalable technology is crucial for the water industry to meet its challenges. Here’s how Intelligent Water Networks […]

Embankment dam overhaul for Lake Cargelligo

April Shepherd July 26, 2021 Dams, News, Spotlight, Water 0

WaterNSW will be upgrading the five embankment dams of Lake Cargelligo after a combination of historic flood events and recent […]

Major Hobart pipeline receives $3 million upgrade

April Shepherd July 26, 2021 News, Pipelines, Spotlight, Water 0

A $3 million project to replace a section of the Lake Fenton Pipeline in Hobart is underway, ensuring improved reliability […]

Controlling the iron content in water treatment

Patricia Mae Tagabe July 26, 2021 Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

There are strict standards placed on the quality of water used for drinking and food production, and water with a […]

The importance of stormwater management

Patricia Mae Tagabe July 26, 2021 Stormwater, Sustainability, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

The concrete jungles of Australia’s cities generate enormous volumes of stormwater, which has significant environmental consequences for the waterways that receive it. Stormwater harvesting can help save hundreds of millions of litres of drinking water each year, by providing an alternative water supply .

Sydney Water’s digital pillars to staying cyber safe

Patricia Mae Tagabe July 23, 2021 Asset management, Cyber Security, Digital Utilities, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0

Sydney Water’s key to successful protection of its assets, safe delivery of water services, and providing trustworthy outcomes for employees and customers is guided by three digital pillars; mission-critical services, digital convergence and resilience-ready.

Once-a-decade Coliban Main Channel inspection

April Shepherd July 21, 2021 News, Water 0

The Coliban Main Channel will undergo a once-in-a-decade structural inspection in late July, to ensure the channel, which supplies Bendigo […]

WSAA Young Utility Leaders 2021/22 announced

April Shepherd July 21, 2021 News, Water 0

Water Services Association of Australia has announced its five new Young Utility Leaders for 2021/22. The 2021/22 cohort are selected […]

Melbourne Water embraces part-time operator arrangements

Imogen Hartmann July 20, 2021 Company news, News, Water 0

Melbourne Water is trialling part-time operator arrangements for backfill positions and short term contracts in its Water Operations arm, aiming […]

$1.5 million pipeline stage 2 complete

April Shepherd July 20, 2021 News, Water 0

The second stage of delivery for a $1.5 million upgrade to a pipeline in South East Queensland has been completed, […]

New tech identifying water losses in Tas

April Shepherd July 16, 2021 News, Spotlight, Water 0

TasWater has implemented new active leakage management to combat water loss, using technology that listens for leaks that may not […]

Regulator takes action at pumps without accurate meters

April Shepherd July 14, 2021 News, Pumps, Water 0

NSW independent water regulator, the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR), has discovered that whilst the majority of pumps 500mm and […]

Two infrastructure solutions being considered for Darwin’s future water supply

April Shepherd July 14, 2021 News, Spotlight, Water 0

A detailed business case is being developed to assess two short-listed infrastructure options to meet the Darwin region’s future water […]

Port Hughes water main replacement to commence

Imogen Hartmann July 13, 2021 News, Pipelines, Water 0

SA Water is set to commence water main replacement works, which will see over 400m of water main upgraded along […]

Herdsman Lake chosen for pollutant traps trial

April Shepherd July 8, 2021 News, Spotlight, Stormwater 0

Herdsman Lake has received three specialised pollutant traps, designed to capture plastic and floating litter on stormwater drains, as part […]

Water and energy sectors collaborate on better customer outcomes

Imogen Hartmann June 30, 2021 Electricity, News, Spotlight, Water 0

The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and The Energy Charter have signed a WE (water + energy) Collaborate Memorandum […]

Melbourne’s new $22 million water pipeline

April Shepherd June 28, 2021 News, Water 0

A new $22 million pipeline in Melbourne’s north-west has been completed, providing vital and reliable water supplies to the growing […]

New partnership to reach City of Sydney’s recycled water targets

Imogen Hartmann June 24, 2021 News, Spotlight, Sustainability, Water 0

The City of Sydney has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sydney Water, facilitating the installation of an […]

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ElectraNet has installed four new synchronous condensers, to bolster South Australia’s high-voltage network and improve reliability across the system.

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Toowoomba Regional Council has awarded the contract to complete the Mount Kynoch Water Treatment Plant upgrade, after an extensive tendering phase.

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The Federal Government has released new national renewable gas reforms for consultation – aiming to support the roll-out of biomethane, hydrogen, and other renewable gases that could be used in Australia’s gas networks.

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The Western Australian Government has launched a new hub for water research and practice as part of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI), with local partners joining forces with the institute.

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The New South Wales Government has announced a subsidy of over $240,000 covering subscription costs for councils and local water utilities to the Smart Water Advice program, which provides resources to maximise water efficiency.

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