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Yarra Valley Water underground water facility progresses Yarra Valley Water has received feasibility study results confirming the suitability for its plans to build an underground recycled water facility at Tram Road Reserve in Doncaster. The Yarra Valley Water facility will provide Class A recycled water for gardening, flushing toilets and washing cars for up to […]

Works for Queensland program extends to Tablelands The Queensland Government has allocated $3.4 million from its Works for Queensland program to increase water security, reliability and quality in the Tablelands region. In opening a new bore in Atherton, as part of the Tablelands Regional Council’s Water Quality Improvement Plan, Local Government Minister, Stirling Hinchliffe, said

Standards update: reviews underway and comments submitted Pump Industry Australia (PIA) has continued to liaise with industry organisations and government departments to promote cooperation between industries, and improve standards. Ken Kugler, PIA Executive Officer – Standards, has released an update on the work being undertaken and how work has been progressing. FP-008 Fire Pump Committee:

WA funds upgrades to seawater supply infrastructure The Western Australian Government is investing $35.5 million in Pilbara water infrastructure projects, including upgrading the existing seawater supply scheme in the Burrup Strategic Industrial Area. The State Government is also funding a detailed design for the expansion of Dampier Cargo Wharf and the development of a new

APPEA warns that WA domestic gas policy changes have onshore development risks APPEA has warned that the Western Australian Government’s domestic gas policy restrictions run counter to the Federal Government’s COVID-19 recovery plans of stimulating the economy and creating jobs. APPEA’s Western Australian Director, Claire Wilkinson, said, “As we look to the post-COVID-19 recovery, all

State-of-the-art pump supplies Yorke Peninsula At Kainton Corner, the booster pump station – in-line with the Upper Paskeville water treatment and water pump station – feeds the entire water distribution network to the south of Yorke Peninsula in South Australia via the Arthurton water storage tanks located some 20km away. The challenge Having delivered great

Townsville holds industry briefings for Haughton pipeline project Townsville City Council is holding industry briefings on stage two of the Haughton pipeline project, open to engineering, planning and environmental consultants, suppliers, and contractors. The briefings will be held on Friday 21 August at Townsville Stadium in Annandale. A general industry briefing for interested suppliers and

Queensland undertakes Lockyer Valley business case review The Queensland Government is undertaking a $1.4 million business case into potential water supply options for the Lockyer Valley, supporting a suite of initiatives to maximise water for irrigators. Queensland Natural Resources Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham, said the detailed business case would look into water supply options in

Motors, drives and engines Motors play a vital role in pumping systems, acting as the drivers for most pump types. The most common types of motor used in pumps are electric motors. The most common type of electric motors used for pumps in Australia are AC induction motors. Pumps can also be driven by hydraulic

Engineering A well engineered pump and system that is tailored to the application can dramatically improve the quality of service of the equipment, saving end users money in the long term through increased service life (if properly maintained) and energy efficiencies.  Engineers will be able to design a pump system and recommend the best equipment