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Mine dewatering in Papua New Guinea A project to expand the Lihir Gold mine, located on volcanic Lihir Island in Papua New Guinea’s north-east, proved to be a challenge due to a high water table. To reduce the water level in the pit to allow for expansion, experts were brought in to design and provide […]

$3.45 million water infrastructure boost for SA’s drought-affected farmers The South Australian Government is adding an additional $3.45 million from its Drought Support Program to a rebate scheme assisting drought-affected farmers in installing on-farm water infrastructure. The On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure rebate scheme was exhausted in early 2020 due to unprecedented interest. The $21 million

Potato Point Sewerage Scheme works to commence Eurobodalla Council in NSW has awarded the construction contract for the first stage of the new Potato Point Sewerage Scheme, which will service the community of Potato Point. Fewster Brothers Contracting has been awarded the contract to construct the new sewage pump station on Potato Point Road, next

Innovating our water transfer network Melbourne Water has launched the first stage of an ambitious program to transform our water transfer network. The post Innovating our water transfer network appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest of article Source: Pump Industry Magazine

Innovation in self-cleaning pump intake screens Screens are an essential addition to water intake and diversion systems to conserve fish populations whilst protecting water management infrastructure. Traditionally, placing a screen on your pump intake meant:                   OR             Both these outcomes are

Considerations for selecting the right pump coupling Here, we look at the two main categories of couplings and what factors need to be considered during the selection process. The post Considerations for selecting the right pump coupling appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest of article Source: Pump Industry Magazine

Viscosity The viscosity of a fluid is the property that tends to resist a shearing force. A detailed discussion on viscosity is a major undertaking and this article serves to provide a basic understanding of viscosity and how it impacts on pumping. The post Viscosity appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest of article

Cairns Regional Council takes up initiative to accelerate water infrastructure construction The Cairns Regional Council has applied for a $15 million interest-free loan through the Building Acceleration Fund 2020 (BAF2020) to accelerate construction of a water reservoir for Mount Peter. Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation’s BAF2020 is an initiative under the Queensland Government’s

Grundfos sales restructure cuts 600 jobs worldwide Global water technology company Grundfos is undergoing a reorganisation of its sales, marketing, technology and operations functions, which will involve cutting 600 jobs worldwide. The change has been designed to create a more customer centric structure, where the whole value chain is focused on meeting customers’ unique needs

Surat Bore drilling works kick off Drilling works have commenced on the new Surat Bore project, and once complete, pump tests will be undertaken to determine the size of the pump and switch board needed. The drilling works began on Monday 21 September, and are expected to be underway for approximately three weeks. The bore