It has undergone a name change and expanded its services, but after 80 years, Interflow’s values, innovation, and commitment to long-term relationships have stayed the same. Celebrating its 80th anniversary, Interflow owes its success to the innovative thinking of its founders, Bill Weaver and later, his son, Ron. Now in its third generation of Weaver leadership under Ron’s son, Geoff, […]
The latest project news, developments and opinion pieces from industry experts in Australia’s water industry.
Upgrades are continuing on the sewerage network in Victor Harbor, South Australia, with SA Water now beginning a new phase of the expansion project. The first stage of works commenced in early 2016 with the installation of a pump station to support the new Fleurieu Regional Aquatic and Health Centre, which is due to open in early 2017. SA […]
Genex Power’s plan to convert a disused mine in North Queensland into a hydro storage plant has moved forward with the project and design determined as feasible. Genex has completed its Kidston pumped-storage feasibility study and released details on the optimised design and capacity of the storage project, which would have the potential to power 100,000 homes. The Australian Renewable […]
A new $8 million program involving water treatment technology aims to improve water quality in the mid-west Western Australian communities of Cue, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet and Sandstone. The Water Corporation has installed water treatment units at Wiluna and Leonora, with a new system being commissioned in Yalgoo to reduce the levels of nitrates in water supplies. Western Australian Water Minister, […]
An Australian water utility has received international recognition after being awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign of the Year at the Asia-Pacific Communications Summit in Singapore. Sydney Water received the award for its ‘keep wipes out of the pipes’ education program. Sydney Water Senior Media and PR Advisor, Peter Hadfield, said, “Our ‘keep wipes out of pipes’ education program has […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing $449,000 in funding to Australian National University (ANU) to map potential short-term off-river pumped hydro energy storage (STORES) sites which could unlock new pathways for renewable energy. STORES sites are pairs of reservoirs which are separated by an altitude difference of between 300 – 900m, in hilly terrain, and joined by a […]
More than a thousand Sydney Water staff members across New South Wales stopped work to take part in safety activities for National Safe Work Month. Sydney Water’s infrastructure planning and delivery group organised a large-scale synchronised event for over 500 staff and contractors across more than 50 sites, ranging from office buildings to treatment plants, and even residential streets and […]
The Department of Primary Industries (NSW) is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of polyethylene pipe of various diameters and associated tanks, pumps, valves, fittings and power necessary for stock and non-potable domestic water supply to rural properties for the Abercrombie water efficiency scheme in Yanga. Submissions to tender close 24 November 2016.
The Department of Primary Industries (NSW) is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of polyethylene pipe of various diameters and associated tanks, pumps, valves, fittings and power necessary for stock and non-potable domestic water supply to rural properties for the Abercrombie water efficiency scheme in Keri Keri. Submissions to tender close 24 November 2016.
NSW Public Works – Department of Finance, Services and Innovation (NSW) is seeking tenders for the supply and installation of reticulated water system including polythene pipes, tanks and concrete troughs at Belfields, Brindingabba no. 10, and Glengeera, Kenmare, Warraweena no. 4. Submissions to tender close 24 November 2016.
The Department of Primary Industries (NSW) is seeking tenders for the North Waldaira Water Efficiency Scheme (WES). Works include the installation of approximately 63km of high density polyethylene pipes of varying diameters, poly tanks, a steel tank, concrete troughs and pads, a river pump station and associated farm water and domestic non-potable water supply infrastructure. Submissions to tender close 8 […]
The Carnarvon Water Allocation Advisory Committee has recommended the WA Department of Water provide extra water allocations through the 2016-17 water budget to support irrigators during dry periods. Western Australian Water Minister, Mia Davies, said based on the department’s aquifer status report and other information, the committee had recommended the release of water for distribution if required, with a target […]
Moreton Bay Regional Council (QLD) is seeking tenders for upgrades to the stormwater drainage system at Joora Avenue and Young Street, Petrie. Works include: Mobilisation and establishment of the contractor’s facilities Temporary service relocations and protection Clearing and grubbing of verge and drainage easement Installation of temporary erosion and sediment control measures Trenching and excavation for new stormwater system and […]
A joint venture has been awarded a two-year extension of its framework agreement with Melbourne Water for the delivery of water asset renewal and upgrade projects. In 2013, John Holland-KBR Joint Venture was selected as one of two preferred service providers by Melbourne Water and under the extension, it will continue to provide design and construction services to Melbourne Water until […]
SunWater has committed $50.5 million to reinstate and repair the Boondooma Dam spillway, in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, following damage sustained during the 2011 and 2013 flood events. Queensland Treasurer, Curtis Pitt, said the work will support around 120 full-time jobs for the region during construction. “These works are essential to ensure the ongoing supply of water needed […]
A report into Tasmania’s irrigation sector for 2015-16 shows that three new irrigation schemes were opened in 2016 and water delivery doubled from previous seasons. The Tasmanian Irrigation (TI) 2015-16 Annual Report highlighted the challenges met throughout the year as well as the success of sustainable water development in the state. As part of the State Government’s aim to increase […]
An Australian irrigation alliance has received the Core Value Award 2016 from the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia in the Infrastructure category. The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area Renewal Alliance (MIARA) – an alliance between Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI), GHD, John Holland Group and UGL – received the award to acknowledge their effective stakeholder engagement on the Hanwood Modernisation Project in […]
The federal government is investing $440 million in key water infrastructure projects across Australia – the most significant investment in water infrastructure in the country’s history. The funding was announced along with the release of the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund (NWIDF) guidelines which has made almost $60 million available to accelerate the planning work needed to get major projects […]
The Victorian Government’s annual water trading report has revealed that a total of 2,737GL of water was traded in Victoria in 2015-2016 – the equivalent of five Sydney Harbours or more than one million olympic-sized swimming pools. The 2015-16 Victorian Water Trading Annual Report provides information about the price of water, volume and number of trades across the grid to help […]
Following an open market recruitment process, Coliban Water has re-appointed its Managing Director from now until December 2021. Jeff Rigby has been Managing Director since December 2011, and was identified as the best candidate to continue to lead Coliban Water for the next five years. Coliban Water Chairman, Andrew Cairns, said more than 70 people applied for the role. “It […]
Water Corporation (WA) is seeking tenders for the design, manufacture, supply, construction and testing of one ground-level water storage tank, with a capacity of 80,000 cubic metres, together with associated pipelines, tank access tracks, overflow sump and chlorination module in Ellenbrook in north east Perth. Submissions to tender close 1 November 2016.
The Victorian Government has released a Request for Tender (RFT) for channel modernisation works as part of its Connections project in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID). The RFT marks an important step in the $2 billion project which aims to create a world leading water delivery system in the GMID. A package of works is due in 2017 including […]
Zinfra recently completed a project to install nine motorised gates at the heritage listed Upper Canal in NSW. It was very different to Zinfra’s usual water projects, which traditionally involve pipes, pumps and water treatment assets. Contracted by WaterNSW, Australia’s largest water supplier, the scope of works included the design, fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning of nine motorised control gates […]
TasWater is undertaking projects to improve water quality across the state, with a new water treatment plant in Mole Creek in North Central Tasmania nearing completion and works beginning on another plant in Ringarooma in Tasmania’s North East. The Mole Creek plant, built by water technology specialist, Laurie Curran Water, has already begun to produce treated water. The Mole Creek […]
The Victorian Government has announced $1.1 million in funding for upgrades and irrigation improvements at the Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Rosalind Park in Bendigo, Victoria. Stormwater harvesting, storage and reuse for irrigation will be employed to ensure the garden will be more resilient to climate change. There will also be a connection to Coliban Water’s recycled water system. Victorian Minister […]
Coliban Water’s recently completed $40 million water security project in Harcourt near Bendigo in Victoria is providing a reliable water supply system to more than 160 rural customers. Developed by Coliban Water, the water supply system gives customers access to a year-round pressurised supply and replaces the current concrete and earthen gravity channels, which are more than a century old. […]
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