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Solar pumps to deliver energy savings for pawpaw farm In this Queensland Farmers Federation case study, an Energy Savers audit for a pawpaw farm near Mareeba has proposed the site’s diesel irrigation pump be converted to solar, with an expected 100 per cent energy saving and an approximate five year payback period. The farm, near […]

Constructing one of the world’s biggest lead mines In April, Galena Mining completed construction of the box-cut for the Abra Base Metals Project, a new lead-silver mine in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. With site preparations and surface infrastructure construction already complete, the mine is expected to be operational by 2022. Here, we take

Contractor selected for Wodonga pumping station upgrade North East Water has chosen its preferred contractor to deliver a major upgrade to a pumping station in Wodonga to future-proof the city’s water supply system. CCB Envico has been awarded the contract for the upgrade and will use local companies throughout the project, meaning a large portion

Melbourne receives new stormwater harvesting facility Work has begun on a $1.78 million stormwater harvesting facility at Edinburgh Gardens in Melbourne, set to save the parkland 20 million litres of drinking water per year. The facility, jointly funded by City West Water and the City of Yarra, will capture and distribute urban stormwater runoff to

Converting crude oil beam pumps to solar power in the Cooper Basin Since 2018, Santos has been undertaking an Australian-first project in the Cooper Basin in South Australia and Queensland to assess the viability of converting crude oil beam pumps to solar and battery power in an effort to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from

New transfer system for Maria Island wastewater infrastructure The Tasmanian Government has funded upgrades to critical wastewater infrastructure at Maria Island, future-proofing it against the anticipated increase in visitors. The $1 million project will connect the existing wastewater treatment facility through a new transfer system, improving environmental outcomes for the island. The upgrades will begin

Larger capacity wastewater treatment plant for Port Stephens Hunter Water has begun construction on a major $24 million upgrade to its Tanilba Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant in Port Stephens. The upgrade will help ensure sustainable growth in the area by meeting the needs of the growing local population whilst also delivering environmental outcomes for decades

New consultant to accelerate Granite Belt irrigation planning A new consultancy company has been appointed to fast-track final planning for the Granite Belt Irrigation Project (GBIP). National engineering consultancy Premise will oversee obtaining final permits and construction tenders for the Emu Swamp Dam, marking a serious commitment of resources on GBIP’s behalf to expediting the

$1.8 million Gladstone pump station upgrade The Queensland Government has announced that a $1.8 million pump station upgrade is one of nine Gladstone projects funded under the $200 million COVID Works for Queensland program. Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said, “We announced the $200 million COVID Works for Queensland Program to create thousands of jobs across

GBIP expedited with $6 million advance The Queensland Government has released $6 million in advance for the Granite Belt Irrigation Project (GBIP), which will include a 117km pipeline to provide water to 51 agribusiness customers. Queensland Natural Resources Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham, said the advanced funding would boost local jobs and assist in expediting the