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ARENA invests $1.1 million for renewable methane plant The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will invest $1.1 million towards the construction of a modular renewable methane production demonstration plant. With the funding, the APA Group (APA) will build the plant at its Wallumbilla Gas Hub, near Roma in Queensland. The ‘power to gas’ demonstration plant […]

Queensland’s Urannah Dam declared a coordinated project Central Queensland’s proposed $2.9 billion Urannah Dam has been declared a coordinated project to provide water security in the region. The Urannah Dam will undergo an impact assessment process to determine any significant environmental, social, cultural and economic impacts it may have on the region. Queensland Premier, Annastacia

CEO of WaterNSW resigns after six years David Harris has announced his resignation as CEO of WaterNSW following six years of leadership, and will assist the company transition to an Acting CEO. Andrew George has been appointed as the incoming Acting CEO. From 2014, Mr Harris was CEO of both State Water Corporation and Sydney

Queensland Government supports gas exploration during COVID-19 The Queensland Government has introduced a range of measures to support gas exploration to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures are designed to provide relief and flexibility to support explorers. They also encourage innovative exploration activities through a direct grant process. The package provides

Works progress to reintroduce water supply to Tasmanian village TasWater has received the green light to reintroduce a water supply to Pioneer, a village north-east of Launceston in Tasmania. Regulators have officially approved the plan for a reticulated water supply for the town, after Dorset Council unanimously supported the proposal. TasWater Acting General Manager, Corporate

AIRAH warns against WA Government’s delay of adoption of NCC 2019 The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has raised its concern with a planned delay to the implementation of updated building regulations by the Western Australian Government. AIRAH warned that the WA Government’s decision to extend the provisional use of the

TasWater begins future-proofing Bryn Estyn Water Treatment Plant TasWater has commenced upgrade works on the Bryn Estyn Treatment Plant, with an aim to ensure future water security for the area. TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO), Alliance Program Manager, Ian Penman, said the project is going ahead without delay, using all the measures necessary to stay

Sewer bypass system uses layflat hose There are numerous cast iron sewer pipes still in service around Melbourne, which have served the city and the suburbs well. However, with age, these pipelines have corroded and have needed to be replaced and upgraded. The Hawthorn sewer main, in a bustling suburb just 7km from the CBD,

Pumping up Dubbo’s assets Dubbo Regional Council in New South Wales’ Orana Region has been undertaking a range of upgrades, and water and wastewater projects across its jurisdiction to meet the demands of the community, replace aging equipment, increase water security and improve the efficiency of the site. Here, we look at some of the