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South East Water appoints new Managing Director

South East Water appoints new Managing Director The board of South East Water appointed a new Managing Director following an extensive recruitment process. Australian and international utility leader Lara Olsen was appointed to the position and will commence duties on Monday 17 February. The board said that Ms Olsen has the right skills and experience […]

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Tender: stormwater pump and basins upgrades

Tender: stormwater pump and basins upgrades Greater Shepparton City Council (VIC) is seeking tenders for the upgrading of a stormwater pump station and associated rising main works and upgrading of existing retardation basins in Warrumbungle Drive, Shepparton. Submissions to tender close 19 February 2020.     Find Related Companies In The Pump Industry Capability Guide

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Pump school impeller trimming mechanical impacts (Part 2)

Pump school impeller trimming mechanical impacts (Part 2) Following on from our first article about impeller trimming in the last issue of Pump Industry, this article will continue to outline things can happen when the impeller vane diameter is reduced.  In part one, we looked at changes in performance and NPSHR. We will now look

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Hybrid electronic and hydraulic valve control – plant and network lifesavers!

Hybrid electronic and hydraulic valve control – plant and network lifesavers! By Roger Lah, Technical Products Specialist, Cla-Val A recent visitor to our facility described the lengthy process that entails when a power failure occurs and what that means to his utility’s water treatment plant operator. The operator has to quickly close fifteen motorised valves

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Flexible layflat hose solution brings water to remote mine site

Flexible layflat hose solution brings water to remote mine site Water access and reliable machinery are essential for successful gold prospecting and other mining activities. However, these can create real challenges in remote environments and at altitudes. When an Australian mining company experienced these challenges, a truck-mounted hose reeling system from Crusader Hose provided the

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Major pumping station and water intake contracts awarded

Major pumping station and water intake contracts awarded Cairns Regional Council in Queensland has awarded a $9 million contract to construct a new sewage pumping station in North Cairns. The contract was awarded to Koppens Developments. The current pumping station, located at the corner of Sheridan and Lily streets, is the largest sewage pumping station

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