The growing frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events is putting increasing pressure on Australia’s stormwater assets, which play a critical role in mitigating flood risk. During floods or heavy rainfall events, stormwater and sewer asset failure has severe consequences including loss of life, public health hazards, environmental degradation and the destruction of homes and critical infrastructure. Therefore, for Australia’s [...]
Following the completion of its Maribyrnong River flood modelling project, Melbourne Water is progressing with a detailed assessment of the long-term flood mitigation options for the region. In April 2024, Melbourne Water released new flood modelling for the Maribyrnong River to help the community and agencies better understand flood risk across the catchment. A series of pop-up sessions, in person [...]
The Queensland and Federal Governments are investing $10 million for new water intake on the Mossman River, to help the community manage severe weather events. The $16.4 million intake forms an important part of Douglas Shire Council’s Water Security Strategy, and this funding aims to help the Douglas Shire Council deliver this important water infrastructure project. Currently, the Douglas community [...]
A $1.626 million stormwater pump is currently under construction in Murwillumbah, as part of the Tweet Shire Councils efforts to boost flood mitigation in the region. The project is being undertaken by Council in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Reconstruction Authority (RA) and the New South Wales Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and [...]
In the dynamic landscape of stormwater management, Iplex are breaking new ground with larger BlackMax stormwater pipes hitting the market. They are now available to order in larger diameters, doubling the range of what was previously available, making them the stormwater solution that makes sense. Designed to exceed industry standards and set new benchmarks in quality and performance, BlackMax stands [...]
As climate change and population growth continue to put drinking water supplies under pressure, water utilities are exploring all options to ensure a secure and diverse water supply for generations to come. In South East Queensland, the population is expected to grow by two million people over the next 25 years. Ensuring a plentiful, safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable water [...]
The Wharf Street Basin Next Generation Community Park is a key project for the Canning City Centre Regeneration Program, which is a ten year, $76 million program that aims to transform Canning’s City Centre into Perth’s southern CBD. Wharf Street Basin has been reimagined as a new smart park and is one of the City of Canning’s centrepieces of urban [...]
In an effort to support the long-term health of the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary, work has begun on a major pipeline installation that is set to improve capacity for sewage and storm water transfer. The 3km long, 1m wide pipeline will travel 40m under the riverbed of the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary, connecting the recently upgraded Margaret Street Sewage Pump Station near Kings Park [...]
The ACT Government has launched a collection of projects that are expected to improve the water quality and protect the ecosystem of Lake Tuggeranong. ACT Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury, said the projects will improve the natural quality of the water that goes into Lake Tuggeranong. “This will reduce the amount of nutrients that cause the [...]
The Western Australian Government is set to provide the shires of Narembeen and Narrogin with $160,600 in combined funding as part of the Community Water Supplies Partnership Program. The Shire of Narembeen will receive $85,000 for four water tanks, which will store harvested rainwater from the roof of the Narembeen District High School. The collected water will reduce the school's [...]
Across Australia and the globe, EJ is relied upon to design, manufacture and distribute exceptional access solutions for vital infrastructure projects. These projects support the stormwater, wastewater and telecommunications networks necessary in modern society. Each day, EJ solutions play a vital role in the development and maintenance of public and private infrastructure. In early 2022, a series of floods hit [...]
Sydney Water plans to invest close to $1 million to produce and install five more Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs) in an effort to further protect the Sydney Water owned and operated 450km of stormwater channels across the state. Gross Pollutant Traps are structures designed to catch debris before it enters sensitive environments. Plastics, rubber balls, styrofoam, shopping trolleys, chairs, footwear, [...]
Seven consecutive days of flooding rain has wreaked havoc on urban infrastructure and utilities in Victoria, prompting utilities to prepare for service disruptions. Water utilities have advised residents to avoid sewer overflows amid the ongoing floods, while the Victorian Government commits $500,000 to assist in flood-recovery clean up efforts in its newly-announced Council Flood Support Fund. The Bureau of Meteorology [...]
Prolonged flooding has continued in New South Wales, prompting emergency services to issue flood and evacuation orders for affected areas. New South Wales SES has released 105 Flood Warnings across the inland, western and southern parts of the state: Five emergency warnings 44 watch and act 56 advice warnings Oura Beach Camping Area and Western Pains Tourist Park have been [...]
The severity of recent weather events in Australia has continued to highlight the need for climate-resilient infrastructure. Bushfires, floods, droughts and other unprecedented weather events have placed a significant strain on the Australian economy, as well as their devastating impact on both regional and metropolitan communities. Effective wastewater infrastructure designed for climate-resilience is vital to long-term sustainability. The changing climate [...]
There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution to the flooding crisis experienced yet again in Australia. But there is a common approach that can help mitigate risk and prepare for the future. Conversations following recent flood events have been about how stormwater infrastructure can cope with the levels of water that parts of Byron Bay, Lismore, Brisbane and [...]
A new flood impact tool was created in early 2022 to aid in South East Queensland's February flood recovery, enabling rapid disaster recovery assessments and applications for affected residents. Created by not-for-profit environmental organisation Healthy Land & Water, South East Queensland residents used the online form to upload local information and photos to help the organisation better understand flood impacts [...]
In late 2021, a Brisbane based utilities company approached Fluid Control Sales and Installations for a check valve solution on a sewer overflow structure they were reconditioning for the local council. The company’s requirements were for a check valve that could be mounted on the outside of a 30” reinforced concrete pipe and fit within the space of a precast [...]
The Victorian Government has ordered 15GL of water from the Victorian Desalination Plant in Wonthaggi. Independent expert advice from Melbourne water corporations recommended a 15GL order – 110GL lower than the 2021 order. This means that Melbourne household water bills will remain stable for the year ahead. Melbourne’s water bills are among the lowest in Australia. Like household bills, water [...]
Works are underway on the first major section of the Victorian Government’s Greening the Pipeline project, as the state aims to build a network of parklands in Melbourne’s West. The $9 million project runs from Truganina to Laverton and includes a 22ML stormwater harvesting and irrigation system, which will keep the park green all year round. The project will transform [...]
More frequent and extreme weather events are putting additional pressure on water utilities delivering critical water supply. Floods, bush fires, and extremely dry conditions can damage infrastructure, which is remote, not visible or is in inaccessible locations. Smart water meters and IoT sensors can provide rich data and insights informing support crews via alerts, enabling them to react quickly, addressing [...]
The devastating 2016 floods in Tasmania claimed lives, caused hundreds of millions of dollars in recovery and reconstruction costs, and changed landforms and river courses forever. Following this event, the Tasmanian Government started a project to improve strategic flooding intelligence for a better understanding of flood risks. The Tasmanian Flood Map Project, supported by the expertise of WMAwater, SES Tasmania, [...]
The Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program has granted $1.4 million to upgrade Byron Bay’s stormwater drainage network, across Lighthouse Road, Paterson Street and Kipling Street. The works will be delivered by the Byron Shire Council, who received the grant – with the project set to begin on 9 August 2021. Byron Shire Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil [...]
Are you looking for a cost-effective and safe way to keep your sewer and stormwater assets clean and functional? Enviroline has been manufacturing market-leading drain cleaning equipment for the past 15 years, and the SEWERJETT™ T80 truck mounted jetting system has been stealing the show in recent months. With so many utilities, councils and contractors looking for a safe and [...]
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 .
Herdsman Lake has received three specialised pollutant traps, designed to capture plastic and floating litter on stormwater drains, as part of a WA-first trial announced by Western Australian Water Minister, Dave Kelly. The Three Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs), installed by Aboriginal-owned business Benang Energy, have been fitted to drainage inlets and outlets at the lake — under a new Water [...]
The 2021/22 Victorian Budget has invested nearly $44 million towards water sector initiatives that will improve the health of key waterways and provide immediate benefits to regional economies, as well as a $110 million investment in essential energy functions, safer powerlines and Zero Emissions Vehicles. $24.5 million will be devoted to helping regional economies in East Gippsland and North East [...]
Several dams are overflowing across the states as rainfall and extreme weather conditions continue from two collided systems. The volume of water spilling from Warragamba Dam in NSW is currently 300 gigalitres per day (GL/day), after falling from an overnight peak of 500GL/day. This is down from yesterday’s initial spill rate of 450GL/day yesterday (Sunday, 21 March) as days of [...]
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