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Hunter Water proposes increased capacity for the Belmont Drought Response Desalination Plant

Hunter Water proposes increased capacity for the Belmont Drought Response Desalination Plant Hunter Water has included an increase to drinking water output in its proposed Drought Response Desalination Plant at Belmont in New South Wales to enhance water security in the region. The proposed plant has been designed as an on-the-shelf insurance policy that would […]

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Funding for pump and pontoon to bring drought relief

Funding for pump and pontoon to bring drought relief The New South Wales Government has announced $94,500 in drought emergency funding, to assist water supply projects in Central Tablelands communities. This latest round of funding brings the total provided by the government to Central Tablelands Water (CTW) to $1.19 million and will benefit communities across

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Queensland gas exploration to pump more gas into Australian market

Queensland gas exploration to pump more gas into Australian market Two major fossil fuel companies will hunt for new gas across more than 7,000 square kilometers of regional Queensland. Santos and Denison announced their intentions to expand their gas explorations in the state. Santos will seek new gas between Chinchilla and Roma, while Denison Gas

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Engineers Australia lays out nine-step plan for COVID-19 recovery

Engineers Australia lays out nine-step plan for COVID-19 recovery Engineers Australia has released a nine-point plan to facilitate Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19 by leveraging infrastructure investment and ensuring asset resilience. Engineers Australia CEO, Dr Bronwyn Evans, said the organisation was well aware that COVID-19 has challenged all nations, all industries and every profession.  “Encouragingly,

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Victoria invests $48.4 million in water infrastructure

Victoria invests $48.4 million in water infrastructure The Victorian Government has invested $48.4 million for new water infrastructure projects and environmental works to modernise the state’s water systems. The investment will fund projects that modernise irrigation, secure water supplies through recycling and stormwater use, assist with bushfire recovery, and benefit the environment across Victoria. The

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Pipelines pumping for Orange’s water supply

Pipelines pumping for Orange’s water supply The latest analysis of Orange’s water outlook has shown consistently high flows in NSW’s Macquarie River, keeping the pipeline pumps flowing, and building Orange’s water storage levels. Orange Mayor, Reg Kidd, said, “The pipeline pumps were turned on in mid-February after some good widespread falls of rain.  “At the

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SA Water’s supply chain secures works during COVID-19

SA Water’s supply chain secures works during COVID-19 SA Water has attributed its ability to maintain ongoing water and wastewater services during COVID-19 to its strong supply chain partnerships.  In the early stages of the pandemic, a proactive and comprehensive management approach, which included risk assessments of critical suppliers and bulk advance procurement, secured the

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Water supply plans to be developed for Gloucester

Water supply plans to be developed for Gloucester New South Wales’ MidCoast Council is progressing with concept plans developed in 2019 to improve the reliability of Gloucester’s water supply, with the proposal of two new reservoirs. The results of the concept investigation were presented in the Council’s recent strategic meeting, where councillors unanimously endorsed the

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Preparatory works begin on Mount Bold Dam upgrade

Preparatory works begin on Mount Bold Dam upgrade South Australia’s largest reservoir is being gradually emptied in preparation for the first stage of construction on the Mount Bold Dam safety upgrade. As part of the preparatory works, critical equipment used to isolate the dam’s valves and pipework will be replaced. A detailed condition assessment is

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