For over 30 years Greg Houston Plumbing (GHP) has provided design and installation of water services, sanitary plumbing and drainage systems of all installation types and difficulty for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Greg Houston Plumbing provides stormwater drainage systems including on-site detention and storage, heated water services, gas installations, and steam and air installations to a broad range of customers and […]
Melbourne Water (MW) is using Internet of Things technology to improve its monitoring of a notorious stormwater pipe located at a beach on the Mornington Peninsula which is known to backup and cause flooding. The Murray Anderson outlet, located on the Rosebud beach close to the town’s pier, allows stormwater runoff from nearby highways and streets to be released, ensuring […]
The New South Wales Government will invest $130 million to expand and upgrade wastewater and water treatment services in the North West Priority Growth Centre. The Daily Telegraph reported that Riverstone Wastewater Treatment Plant at Vineyard is being expanded and upgraded to service the estimated more than 25,000 new dwellings. As well as this, the Rouse Hill and Castle Hill […]
City West Water (VIC) is seeking tenders for the design and construction of stormwater harvesting and treatment works for the Stony Creek Transformation Project Pump Station Precinct. The works include a wet well, treatment plant, utility services, civil and other ancillary works. Submissions to tender close 8 December 2017.
As part of Melbourne Water’s Living Rivers program, communities throughout the city have received a share of nearly $1.5 million in funding. The City of Boroondara’s Chandler Park Wetlands project in Kew was successful in securing $300,000 in the latest round of Living Rivers funding towards construction costs, with Council also matching funding to contribute to these works. “This […]
The South Australian Government has reached an agreement with five local councils and the Stormwater Management Authority (SMA) for a $140 million stormwater infrastructure project. The project is set to safeguard against flooding in the Brown Hill and Keswick Creek catchment – the most at risk area for flooding in Adelaide. The flood mitigation works detailed in the Brown Hill […]
Sydney Water is investing a record $2.2 billion over the 2016-2020 cycle to upgrade and expand its water and wastewater infrastructure. Kevin Young, Managing Director at Sydney Water said, “Sydney Water’s infrastructure projects provide the foundation and investment to allow for the growth of Sydney. “We are helping to fulfil the dream for thousands of extra families to own a […]
TasWater has completed upgrades and maintenance works on stormwater pumps at the Margaret Street Pump Station near Kings Park in Launceston. Glen Rowlands, TasWater’s Department Manager, Urban Treatment Plants, said, “The major flood event in June this year demonstrated the effectiveness of the Launceston flood protection system of which the Margaret Street Pump Station is one of a number of key […]
The Aquarevo Discovery Centre, a south-east Melbourne residential development by South East Water and Villawood Properties, is implementing innovative uses of rain and water recycling to reduce supply needs. The innovative use of rainwater and recycled water will enable Aquarevo residents to cut drinking water demand by up to 70 per cent, the equivalent of 1.2 million showers, and reduce […]
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 […]
The Victorian Government has released its first comprehensive state-wide water policy in more than 10 years to guide smarter water management and strengthen the water grid. The Water For Victoria framework includes $537 million in funding over the next four years to go towards projects that strengthen water security for communities, protect jobs and agriculture, and improve environmental health. The plan […]
Bega Valley Shire Council in south east New South Wales is working with residents to improve the environmental performance of sewerage reticulation systems throughout the shire by reducing inflow and infiltration of stormwater during heavy rainfall. The success of the collaboration is dependent on a $2.5 million Council capital works investment over the coming two years, as well as the […]
When a sewer reaches its flow capacity, uncontrolled spills into the surrounding environment may occur. This is why utilities across Australia are near real time monitoring sewer levels and alarming at critical thresholds. The following is an article prepared by Paul Hart and Graeme Jones from Metasphere and Colin Murphy from Pulsar Process Measurement. Many water utilities have Key Performance […]
Aussie councils and utility managers have never before enjoyed such luxury of choice when it comes to trenchless sewer and stormwater repairs. Today, the choices include ultra violet cured liners, now readily accessible, along with extruded onsite UPVC. Blow-in inverted liners and wind-in products have also become popular, and for good reason. Each option provides unique benefits for various applications, […]
Victorian water companies and their project partners have been presented with Awards for Excellence at the 2016 Victorian Stormwater Awards. The Awards celebrate excellence in the innovation, development, completion, and management of stormwater projects across the state. Melbourne Water received the award for Excellence in Strategic or Master Planning, and the award for Excellence in Research and Innovation. Melbourne Water General Manager, Integrated Planning, […]
Engineers create innovative solution for compact living and avoid disruptive excavations, by installing stormwater detention tanks in concrete slabs under homes. Sunland’s Carre Residences in Springvale is a boutique medium density townhouse development with 239 lots surrounding a central community park. While the number of houses is extensive, there is a limited road reserve where all required facilities needed to […]
The Livingstone Shire Council (QLD) is seeking tenders for the construction of a stormwater diversion at Yeppoon Landfill. The Yeppoon Landfill is located on Lot Plan 270 SP185352, adjacent to Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road and approximately five kilometers southwest of central Yeppoon. The site occupies approximately 40 hectares. The landfill portion of the subject site is zoned as ‘special purposes’ with the […]
The Victorian Government has announced a new stormwater harvesting project in Melbourne’s western suburbs that aims to capture and filter up to 150 million litres of stormwater, which will protect local waterways and benefit irrigators. Victorian Minister for Water Lisa Neville said the Toolern Stormwater Harvesting Pilot Project will create long term benefits for Melbourne’s western suburbs, which are expected to […]
Naracoorte Lucindale Council (SA) is seeking tenders for the upgrade of stormwater drainage in Gordon Street and Alexander Avenue, Naracoorte. Naracoorte’s drainage system is ageing and with significant development since the system was installed, is now inadequate to cater for even moderate rainfall events, resulting in residents, businesses and Council infrastructure being impacted. Council has completed studies of the town […]
SA Water has partnered with the District Council of the Copper Coast and the Paskeville Progress Association on a new stormwater project that will see sporting clubs in Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, receive harvested water to irrigate their grounds. The joint venture is expected to save up to $23,000 in irrigation costs. The $140,000 project takes water collected from the […]
Around Australia, stormwater professionals are tasked with capturing rainfall and making effective use of water that isn’t absorbed into the ground. Here, we take a look at some of the unique projects that are doing more than just managing runoff- they’re developing innovative uses for stormwater and saving millions of litres of potable water in the process. Greener pastures In […]
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