The Top 40 Public Sector Women in NSW for 2018 have been announced, with Sydney Water General Manager Angela Tsoukatos having been named amongst them. Ms Tsoukatos was recognised at a ceremony held at NSW Parliament House on Thursday 5 July, along with other female leaders in the public sector. Ms Tsoukatos started at Sydney Water in 1990 in the […]
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TasWater issues Boil Water Alert
Lauren Butler Condition Assessment, News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0TasWater recently issued a boil water alert for Deloraine and is continuing work to resolve water quality issues for the community. The area affected is the entire supply network of Deloraine. The Boil Water Alert was put in place following consultation with the Department of Health after TasWater identified that water, the treatment of which was compromised, entered the system […]
The Northern Basin Review (NBR) instrument has been reinstated by the Federal Government. The NBR instrument was signed by Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David Littleproud, yesterday after an agreement with the Labor Party allowed the necessary legislation to pass parliament in June 2018. The Federal Government has returned 70 gigalitres of water to Northern Basin communities […]
Two water projects in Capel, Western Australia, have been completed, the State Government has announced. Two new bores have been installed by the Water Corporation for the town and connected to the water supply in a $3.69 million project. The project also includes a minor upgrade to the water treatment plant on site. The existing bores were around 45 years […]
Snowy Hydro 2.0 proceeds to final investment decision
Lauren Butler Electricity, News, Projects, Water 0The Snowy Hydro project will remain publicly owned after the Australian Government took full ownership of Snowy Hydro Limited. The agreement is expected to strengthen the economy, generate more affordable, reliable electricity and create new jobs. The deal will also fund congestion-busting infrastructure, with more than $6 billion in Commonwealth funds flowing to New South Wales and Victoria for productive […]
WIOA SA Water Industry Operations Conference and Expo
Lauren Cella News, Stormwater, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The first WIOA SA Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition will be held at the Murray Bridge Racing Club on 1-2 August 2018. The program includes: 10 speakers over two days on a range of topics relating to the water industry Keynote address by Stewart Kreltszheim from CFA on Lessons in Leadership Dean Barnett from the Intelligent Water Networks Program […]
New sewer monitoring trial to reduce odour
Lauren Butler News, Spotlight, Water, Sewer, unitywater, Wastewater, Water 0A new sensor-driven wastewater monitoring system is being trialled by Unitywater in collaboration with Israeli wastewater management solution provider Kando. The smart sensors are placed in sewer manholes and can detect changes in sewage quality, to give early warning of events in the sewer, such as odour. As soon as they sense a change in conditions, the units send a […]
$352 million Rookwood Weir project confirmed
Lauren Butler News, Water, Rookwood weir, Utilities, Water 0The $352 million Rookwood Weir project in Central Queensland has been confirmed, with Central Queensland MPs, Glenn Butcher, Barry O’Rourke and Brittany Lauga, welcoming SunWater as proponent for the project. “The Palaszczuk Government allocated $66 million in the 2018-19 Queensland Budget to progress this much-needed infrastructure,’’ Member for Gladstone, Glenn Butcher, said. “Once constructed, Rookwood Weir will have the ability […]
The Federal Government has invested $1.6 million in a project to understand the cultural value of water for Indigenous communities. Federal Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, David Littleproud, said the National Cultural Flows Research Project would undoubtedly improve knowledge of Indigenous water needs. “This is a project by Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people,” Mr Littleproud said. “For the first […]
Tidal turbine trial in Queensland
Lauren Butler News, Water, Energy, renewable energy, tidal energy 0A tidal energy demonstration has been approved in Queensland, with the state’s largest trading port further demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy. Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) has partnered with MAKO Tidal Turbines (MAKO) to investigate how tidal flows at the Port of Gladstone can be harnessed to produce electricity. Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey, said it […]
Former landfill removed by Hunter Water
Lauren Butler News, Water, Hunter Water, landfill, waste management, Water 0Eight thousand tonnes of former landfill that was uncovered at Stockton Beach after a large swell in January is now being systematically removed by Hunter Water. A specialist contractor, licenced to dispose of the material containing friable asbestos, began work at the site Wednesday 27 June. The work will involve excavators loading the material onto trucks and transporting it to […]
Sixty years of water supply for Great Southern region
Lauren Butler News, Water, Great Southern region, Water, water supply 0It has been 60 years since the Great Southern region first benefited from a secure water supply scheme, providing reliable water supply to 44 towns and rural properties. Water Corporation Great Southern Regional Manager, Adrian Stewart, said the delivery of a reliable water supply has also contributed to the establishment and growth of many thriving communities. “A secure water supply […]
Water Corporation begins refurbishment works in West Leederville
Lauren Butler News, Pipelines, Projects, Water 0Wastewater pipes in West Leederville will soon be refurbished, Water Corporation has announced – extending the life of these assets by at least 50 years. Water Corporation spokesperson, Clare Lugar, said the projects formed part of an ongoing program to reline and refurbish wastewater pipes across the state. “Around 400m of wastewater pipe will be refurbished over the next four […]
Water Corporation CEO not to renew contract
Utility Journalist Company news, News, People and appointments, Water 0Water Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Sue Murphy, has decided not to renew her contract, which expires at the end of 2018. Mrs Murphy has spent a decade as CEO and has played a key role in Western Australia’s future by maintaining water supplies at a demanding and complex time of declining rainfall and resources-led growth. She was appointed as CEO […]
SA Water and Yankalilla Council seek feedback on local water and sewerage
Lauren Butler News, Water 0SA Water and Yankalila Council are seeking feedback after reaching an in-principle agreement on a proposal for SA Water to take responsibility of the drinking water supply network in Wirrina and sewerage within the entire council region. SA Water’s General Manager of Customer Delivery, Kerry Rowlands, said they’re now looking to local residents and businesses to provide their view on […]
The next stage of the Williamtown water supply project in NSW has begun. The project, funded by the Australian Government, was expanded in 2017 to include approximately 160 additional properties in the revised management areas, bringing the total number of properties anticipated for connection to 350. Hunter Water has since been planning and gaining the necessary approvals for Stage 2 construction […]
Residents in Cornwall and Gladstone in Tasmania have had long-standing boil water alerts lifted after TasWater installed and commissioned new water treatment plants. TasWater CEO, Mike Brewster, is excited for the residents of Cornwall and Gladstone who are now able to safely drink water straight from the tap. “More than 150 properties in these towns are now receiving water which […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced additional funding for the Tarraleah hydropower scheme in Tasmania. The $2.5 million in funding follows positive results from an initial pre-feasibility study, and is allocated to further feasibility studies. This analysis is expected to cost $5 million in total, with Hydro Tasmania providing the additional $2.5 million. If the project is found […]
Unitywater has embarked on a trial of new technology proven to reduce bursts in water pipes and lessen leaks. Unitywater is currently working with UK smart solutions provider i20 Water to test the technology, which could help minimise disruptions to customers. The trial is particularly focused on Pressure Reducing Valves (PRVs) and the use of high-precision data loggers to monitor water […]
With the cost of dealing with 40,000km of water mains pipes containing asbestos across Australia expected to significantly rise, a nationally consistent approach to managing asbestos in water mains is required. The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) has released a report examining six cases of water and sewerage pipes containing asbestos in Australia, projecting a large increase in the […]
Machine learning and artificial intelligence increase Melbourne Water’s efficiency
Lauren Butler Electricity, Features, News, Water 0Artificial intelligence and machine learning is being utilised to reduce electricity usage in water treatment operations in Melbourne. Winneke treatment plant is one of the major water treatment sites for Melbourne’s potable drinking water. On average, approximately 350 ML of water moves through the plant every day before being distributed to millions of homes and business around the city. The plant has a […]
WTP upgrade reduces strain on drinking water supplies
Utility Journalist Projects, Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0An upgrade of Water Corporation’s Bridgetown Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP) near Perth means that high-quality treated wastewater can be used for irrigation at the Bridgetown Golf Course. About 37 million litres of recycled water will be produced each year, reducing reliance on precious drinking water supplies which benefits the environment. Hydroflux’s subsidiary, Hydroflux Epco recently completed the upgrade of the […]
The Queensland Government will provide the Cape York communities of Kowanyama and Mapoon with funding to upgrade water, wastewater and solid waste facilities. Member for Cook, Cynthia Lui, said the projects are being funded through the $120 million Indigenous Councils Critical Infrastructure Program (ICCIP). “The communities at Kowanyama and Mapoon now join nine other local Councils in receiving their first […]
Flushability specifications released
Utility Journalist News, Policy, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0The International Water Services Flushability Group (IWSFG) has released a set of Publicly Available Specifications for flushable products including wet wipes. The specifications were developed by the water industry to provide clarity on what can be flushed. They include a set of five criteria for a product to meet before they are suitable for flushing down the toilet. The specifications […]
The Essential Services Commission (ESC), Victoria’s independent regulator for the water sector, has completed its 2018 water price review, confirming that Victorian water bills will remain the lowest in Australia. The ESC has made its final decisions on the pricing submissions for 17 Victorian water corporations, following a public consultation process. Essential Services Commission Chair, Ron Ben-David, says these pricing […]
SA Water has begun remediation works on a 20m section of the Torrens riverbank which was damaged by storms in 2016. Gilberton is the first of four sites along the River Torrens to receive repairs and was prioritised due to the potential safety risk of further deterioration of the riverbank. Management of the River Torrens and Linear Park is a […]
Water bills held to CPI for SA households
Lauren Butler News, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Water and sewerage price adjustments for 2018-19 will be capped at 1.9 per cent on average to reflect the Consumer Price Index (CPI), SA Water has announced. For the average metropolitan residential customer, this will mean a combined water and sewerage bill increase of around $23. “SA Water has been able to keep next year’s water and sewerage price increases […]
The ACCC’s Water Monitoring report has found that 2016-2017 was a primarily stable period for the Murray-Darling Basin. Good water availability and favourable seasonal conditions across much of the Murray-Darling Basin resulted in increased water deliveries: up 27 per cent for on-river infrastructure operators (IOs) and 12 per cent for off-river IOs. The report found transformation of irrigation rights, and […]
The Victorian Government has secured assurances from the Commonwealth that water won’t be taken from irrigators following the approval of 605GL in environmental offset projects. Victoria’s preference has always been for infrastructure projects that save water through modernisation and efficiency, rather than programs that take water from farmers and agricultural production, the State Government said. The Commonwealth agreed that no […]
The Mt Buller Water Storage Project will go ahead, with $7.5 million of funding being awarded to the project by the Victorian Government. Parliamentary Secretary for Energy, Environment & Climate Change, Anthony Carbines, said, “I’m pleased to have worked with the team at Mt Buller to deliver the funding for this vital project – that will deliver jobs during construction […]
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