Stage two of the Glen Dhu Combined Drainage Upgrade project is now complete following the construction of a large diversion pipeline. The new 270m combined sewage and stormwater pipeline will divert some flow away from the Glen Dhu area during rain events. “The Glen Dhu Combined Drainage Upgrade will significantly reduce the risk of wet-weather overflows impacting surrounding homes and businesses, […]
Melbourne Water will soon begin important works to upgrade the Lillydale Lake Wetlands to improve its performance and ensure it can meet stormwater quality treatment standards. Stage one of the project is planned to start in November 2019 and involves draining the wetland, modifying the inlet and outlet to manage flows entering the wetland and revegetating it with new plants […]
The future of the threatened western ringtail possum looks brighter following a proactive approach to install possum guards on Western Power’s overhead network in the south-west region of Western Australia. Western ringtail possums are known to use the overhead power network to move from one habitat to another. This sometimes leads to contact with live lines and unfortunately possum death, […]
A major sewer renewal program is set to kick off in Bendigo in November. Coliban Water’s Manager Infrastructure, Corey Bourne, said the works on High Street, Creek Street North and Short Street will improve sewer service reliability. “Our contractor, Interflow, will work at night so we can minimise impact to customers, business and traffic during the works period,” Mr Bourne […]
Hawkesbury City Council is providing $600,000 in funds to upgrade sewer pump stations at Windsor Downs and Mulgrave. Commencing in 2020, the upgrades will provide long-term operational reliability to collect and transfer sewage to the wastewater treatment facilities. Using funds set aside for the renewal of vital assets, the project will include the installation of new backup generators, switchboard upgrades […]
SA Water will undertake works to upgrade the wastewater network in Gawler West as part of efforts to improve odour management for local customers. The work will install new gravity mains, pumping mains, inspection holes and a new ventilation control unit near the intersection of Ryde Street, Dean Street, Gosford Street, Barnet Road and Overway Bridge Road. SA Water’s Acting […]
An initiative to improve wildlife corridors and habitats is set to come to life at Lake Kurwongbah in Queensland. Almost 3,000 trees will be planted as part of the Green Infrastructure Initiative, a partnership between Moreton Bay Regional Council and Seqwater. Moreton Bay Council Mayor, Allan Sutherland, said the council was keen to create green wildlife corridors throughout its region. […]
You can’t plan for the unexpected but, when disaster strikes, having well-established contacts; the ability to mobilise necessary personnel, tools and materials; extensive in-house experience; and a dedicated team provides the best chance of achieving positive outcomes. The magnitude 6.2 earthquake that shook Christchurch, New Zealand, in February 2011 caused mass devastation and claimed 185 lives. The official clean-up and […]
Quantum Filtration Medium has announced a first pilot trial for Municipal Water Works in Vietnam of its DMI-65® water filtration media, with the trial to take place in Vietnam in late 2019 at the Binh Dinh Municipal Water Works (MWW). DMI-65®, which has been used extensively in a wide variety of applications for over 15 years, is an extremely powerful […]
Gippsland Water has completed an $888,000 upgrade to water mains at the level crossings on Liddiard and McNairn Roads in Traralgon. Managing director, Sarah Cumming, said the works involved replacing sections of aging pipeline to support ongoing residential growth in the eastern areas of Traralgon. “These works are part of our water main renewal program which aims to progressively replace […]
A major water utility has been recognised for its innovation, winning two industry awards for recently completed sewerage projects. Unitywater’s Caloundra Sewage Transport System was awarded Project of the Year: New Installation by the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology in Melbourne on 12 September 2019. The project included construction of a 2.5km sewerage main along Nicklin Way, from Caloundra Road […]
The critical link between emissions reduction and water supply has been confirmed by new research partly funded by the Victorian Government. Scientists from the University of Melbourne and Australian National University have modelled changes in average rainfall and temperature to estimate the risk of water shortages in Melbourne as the climate warms. It found that if global warming increases from […]
The future of waste management, resource recovery and wastewater treatment is high on the agenda as Waste Expo Australia assembles the largest line-up of suppliers and speakers in its history. Hosting more than 120 brands and featuring over 100 speakers across three conference stages, Waste Expo Australia will return to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 23-24. Waste Expo Australia […]
A major $13.4 million renewal project has commenced, which will upgrade water mains in Carlton, North Carlton and the inner city of Melbourne, securing water supply for the area. Commencing in August 2019, construction of the M205 Carlton Water Main Renewal is expected to be completed by mid-2020. Works will begin with the installation of a new pipe along 2.3km of […]
Fresh new elevation data relating to groundwater resources in the Upper Burdekin is set to benefit north Queensland’s farmers, businesses and communities. Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Matt Canavan, said councils, landholders and pastoralists would be able to tap into the data to help them manage water resources and make decisions on future developments in the region. “This three […]
Water Corporation will replace a 120 year old water main on William Street in Perth’s Northbridge to ensure water can continue to be reliably supplied to the area for decades to come. This essential work is part of the Pipes for Perth program, and will be carried out in short stages, starting 19 August 2019, along William Street, between Newcastle […]
Maintaining numerous world-class sporting fields and extensive surrounding reserves requires significant amounts of water for irrigation, which can be costly, environmentally damaging and difficult to sustain in times of drought. Blacktown City Council overcame these issues with the innovative Angus Creek stormwater harvesting and reuse scheme. The Blacktown International Sportspark in Sydney is an elite international sporting facility that hosts over 5,000 […]
Join delegates from industry, academia, not-for-profit, local and state government and many more at New South Wales’ premier stormwater conference! Online registration is now available to attend the 2019 Stormwater NSW Conference themed “Failure to Thrive: are sustainable stormwater practices really catching on?”, which will be held at the Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour from 27-30 August 2019. This […]
In an Australian first, Melbourne Water is set to trial real-time monitoring technology of an industrial stormwater catchment at Dandenong Creek to address industrial pollution following a high-profile foam pollution event in November 2017. Senior Planning Engineer from Melbourne Water, Heath Baker, said that following the foam spill the community, Melbourne Water and the Council were keen to find a […]
The combined Sewer and Stormwater Pipe Rehabilitation Project awarded to Interflow by Gladstone City council has been delivered with enhanced innovations in trenchless technology. The influx of new and innovative ideas has kept up the rapid momentum in the evolution of trenchless technologies. Continuing to push the boundaries within this field, specialist in pipeline renewal solutions, Interflow, has developed a […]
The Territory Government, in partnership with Sitzler, has completed the construction of a $10 million stormwater detention basin and associated drainage at Rapid Creek in Marrara, Darwin. The new stormwater detention basin created more than 280 local jobs during its construction phase, including 8 apprentices and 40 aboriginal employees, and will help reduce the risk and impact of flood events […]
Yarra Valley Water will have five speakers at this year’s OzWater Conference presenting on a range of diverse topics. OzWater is Australia’s international water conference and trade exhibition, and is run annually by the Australian Water Association. Yarra Valley Water Managing Director, Pat McCafferty, said that OzWater is a great opportunity for the organisation to share knowledge and successes, and […]
Two PhD researchers from Griffith University have been recognised for their research into green stormwater infrastructure, having been awarded an artificial intelligence ‘Al for Earth’ Azure award grant from Microsoft. The ‘AI for Earth’ award grantees apply computer vision, machine learning, deep learning, and other AI disciplines to conservation challenges around the world. The grants provide access to AI, training […]
The largest urban stormwater recycling scheme in Australia’s has been switched on in Sydney’s newest town centre, Green Square. Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said thousands of Green Square residents will now be able to save tens of thousands of litres of precious drinking water. Up to 320 million litres of polluted stormwater will be diverted from waterways each year […]
As our cities and towns grow, local government faces continued pressure to provide a safe and pleasant environment for the public. High pressure steam cleaning of pavements and plazas, and even graffiti removal, can create breaches of EPA regulations. What is water pollution? By definition of the act, water pollution is introducing any matter into waters which changes the physical, […]
VEGA is the experienced supplier of level and pressure sensors for water and wastewater treatment. Radar sensors provide reliable and accurate continuous level readings, providing the basis for monitoring the flow in the sewer system and helping to protect against flooding. In a stormwater overflow basin, the radar sensor is used for level and overflow volume measurement. The use of […]
The regional city of Orange is located approximately 260km west of Sydney in the central west region of NSW. In response to a severe water shortage crisis, Orange City Council developed the first application of harvesting urban stormwater for indirect potable use in Australia. The innovative scheme is able to provide 25 per cent of Orange’s annual unrestricted water demand. […]
The 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 […]
Water is now flowing back into Victoria’s Donald Weir Pool following upgrades to the weir which included the installation of a new stormwater pipeline. The Donald Weir project has delivered a new 400m pipeline connecting the Wimmera Mallee Pipeline to an existing stormwater pipeline to deliver the water supply to the weir pool. This has allowed the stormwater pipe to […]
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