The Western Australia Government has committed $12.75 million to rural water projects over the next three years to support regional communities in areas of low rainfall. More than $4 million will contribute to new or upgraded non-potable water supplies in rural towns and on farms, fulfilling all approved commitments under the Watering Western Australia Towns and Farms programs. This includes […]
The latest project news, developments and opinion pieces from industry experts in Australia’s water industry.
Each year, Sydney Water reuses 100 per cent (180,000 tonnes) of biosolids produced, with a majority used on farms being incorporated into the soil. The vast majority of biosolids collected from 23 of its wastewater treatment plants across Greater Sydney is trucked to broadacre farms in the Central West and South West of NSW with the remainder used for mine […]
The Queensland Government is providing funding for the Connolly Dam pipeline upgrade and the Morgan Park sewerage connection in Southern Downs as part of the $400 million Works for Queensland program. Minister for Local Government, Mark Furner, said he has seen firsthand the benefits that Works for Queensland is having on the Southern Downs community. “Today we’ve seen a number […]
Melbourne Water reports that following below average rainfall this winter, water storage is below the desired level. Melbourne’s water storages have risen by just 2.3 per cent, or 41 billion litres, over winter following rainfall 12.9 per cent below the 30-year average, and runoff into storages 35 per cent below average. As of 31 August 2017, Melbourne’s water storages were […]
TasWater has confirmed six new water treatment plants and a new reservoir will be built to service Tasmania’s Derwent Valley and Central Highlands areas. The Central Highlands townships of Wayatinah and Bronte Park will be serviced by brand new water treatment plants with details of the plans for the new water systems outlined to residents at community meetings. Wayatinah’s new […]
SA Water is using acoustic detectors as part of its innovative data capture program which aims to help reduce broken mains and locate abnormalities in water pipes under Adelaide’s CBD, with early results of the program to be released in October 2017. Since July 2017, a $4 million smart network has been monitoring water mains in Adelaide’s CBD, sending data […]
The new Haughton pipeline in Townsville will begin construction with more than 32km of water pipes laid through a $225 million investment in the Queensland State Budget. Townsville Mayor, Jenny Hill, said the council had been doing the necessary groundwork over the past few years so work could begin as soon as the funding is released. “We’re ready to roll […]
The Victorian Government has achieved gender equality on water boards with women now holding 50 per cent or more of seats on all water boards across the state. Women also hold 50 per cent of seats on the boards of Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) across the state. These changes reflect priorities set out in Water for Victoria, which identified the […]
Former senior water bureaucrat, Ken Matthews, has released an independent interim report into New South Wales’ water management and compliance of the Barwon-Darling River system. The investigation was commissioned on 2 August 2017, following the broadcast on 24 July of a Four Corners program that presented allegations of widespread non-compliance with NSW water law at the Barwon-Darling River system. Mr […]
The South Australian Government is seeking project proposals from the private sector for the use of water supplied from the Bundaleer Pipeline for agricultural purposes. As there is limited water available through the Bundaleer Pipeline (275ML/year) the South Australian Government aims to ensure the development of the pipeline will deliver the greatest benefit to industry and the region. Submission of […]
The South Australian Government is seeking project proposals for use of the available 12GL/year of NAIS water (Stage 1) for high-technology horticulture and other advanced agricultural purposes, including protected fruit and nut orchards, table and wine grapes, high-value field crops, intensive animal husbandry, and aquaculture. Submission of project proposals close 15 November 2017.
SA Water is seeking project proposals from agribusinesses across Australia and internationally for the use of recycled water for advanced horticulture and high-tech food production north of Adelaide. 12 gigalitres (GL) a year of high-quality recycled water from SA Water’s largest metropolitan wastewater treatment plant will be made available through the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS). The $155.6 million scheme […]
Zinfra has secured a position on the WaterNSW asset replacement panel, known as the Maintain Capability Program. This panel position gives Zinfra access to bid as one of three providers for a workflow of $150 million over four years between 2018 and 2021. The Maintain Capability Program will ensure asset replacement and related maintenance works are delivered efficiently across WaterNSW’s […]
Legislation for the Tasmanian Government to takeover TasWater has passed through the Lower House. This is the first step to Tasmanians receiving better water and sewerage services sooner and at lower prices, without putting upward pressure on rates. The Bill will now head to the Upper House, where if it passes the State Government will take control of TasWater from […]
Leslie Harrison Dam in South East Queensland is set for a $24 million upgrade, including strengthening the dam’s main embankment and spillway to improve performance and better withstand more extreme weather events. Seqwater Chief Executive Officer, Jim Pruss, said the upgrade is part of Seqwater’s Dam Improvement Program which enables the region’s drinking water storages to continue to operate safely […]
The drive towards even more efficient irrigation water use and world’s best metering standards will be enhanced by an memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed by Australia’s two leading irrigation industry bodies Irrigation Australia (IAL) and the National Irrigators’ Council (NIC). Australia’s irrigation sector is world leading when it comes to using the least possible water to produce the highest possible output. Developments […]
Water is now flowing through a state-of-the-art system to manage rising groundwater in Bendigo. The $27 million project was funded by the Victorian Government to prevent adverse environmental impacts from groundwater seeping into Bendigo’s waterways. It included refurbishment of a treatment plant at New Moon, north of Eaglehawk, building two pipelines from New Moon to Coliban Water’s Bendigo Water Reclamation […]
Coliban Water is carrying out water mains cleaning in its Kyneton, Malmsbury and Tylden networks during September and October 2017. Coliban Water Manager Assets and Operations, Steve Dunlop, said the water mains cleaning works were part of an ongoing maintenance program. “Our water mains cleaning program is important to ensure the continued delivery of safe drinking water that meets Australian […]
A new water main has been installed along Gisborne Rd, Darley, Victoria, as part of Western Water’s capital investment program. The $950,000 project involved replacing a 40-year-old main with 3km of new, larger water main between Lerderderg Gorge Rd and Bences Rd. Western Water’s General Manager, Customer and Community Relations, Graham Holt, said, “The new water main will mean fewer […]
Hydro Tasmania has announced that it will run the Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) at the Tamar Valley Power Station. The decision has been made for commercial reasons, and is not related to energy security. Hydro Tasmania storages are above 41 per cent, which is very secure for this time of year (the highest level in four years for this […]
$175 million dollars’ worth of major water and sewerage projects are currently underway in Brisbane, including a new trunk sewer main, two new cross-river pipelines, and an upgrade to the city’s oldest and largest sewer pipe. Queensland Urban Utilities spokesperson Sally Prosser said the projects span the city and cater for hundreds of jobs. “We’ve always got major capital works […]
A new $1.4 million water treatment plant at Queensland’s Palm Island has been completed, and will supply residents with reliable, quality water. Minister for Local Government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Mark Furner, said the water treatment plant would improve health and living conditions for the community now and into the future. “The government invested close to $1.3 […]
by Gino Iori, Derek Cunningham, Catherine Rout and Elline Camilet, Sydney Water Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) gas in sewer systems can cause significant corrosion and odour issues, but dosing chemicals into sewer networks is an effective means of controlling gas levels. Sydney Water Corporation recently undertook a project to optimise the chemical dosing in the Malabar Wastewater Network through the development […]
Sydney Water Corporation (SWC) is arguably the largest water utility in the Southern Hemisphere and is highly regarded in Australia and around the world for innovative approaches to water management. In January 2017, Sydney Water approached Primus Line in regards to the rehabilitation of two critical trunk mains. Trunk main rehabilitation At Pymble in Sydney, a DN225 CICL main 47m […]
Melbourne Water is currently investigating the feasibility of adding organic waste into the anaerobic section of the sewage treatment process at its Western Treatment Plant. Melbourne Water treats in excess of 800 million litres of wastewater per day at its two metropolitan wastewater treatment facilities, which treat more than 90 per cent of Melbourne’s domestic, commercial and industrial wastewater. Located in […]
Sponsored Content
-
Building Inclusivity: Five ways construction and mining workplaces can support women April 26, 2024
The construction and mining industries have long been considered industries for ...
-
1Spatial assisting Hunter Water with utility network migration April 23, 2024
1Spatial, a global provider of geospatial software and solutions for improved ...
-
Empowering water utilities with IoT for increased sustainability April 23, 2024
Nucleus3 and GreenBe, leading providers in digital transformation, have joined f...
-
Driving a sustainable future & working with utilities to create a more resourceful world April 15, 2024
Itron’s Director of Water – Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islan...
-
Locate24 Full Program Released | Register now! April 15, 2024
The Geospatial Council of Australia is thrilled to announce the launch of the mu...
