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Somerset sewer upgrade approaches milestone In an important milestone, Urban Utilities is nearing completion on the construction of a new sewage treatment plant as part of its $45 million upgrade to the Somerset sewerage network. Urban Utilities Project Manager, Andrew Nicholson, said construction of the new state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant on Forest Hill-Fernvale Road at […]

Super pump brings Kempsey back to operation post-floods Kempsey CBD is back in operation following the recent flood conditions, thanks to Fire and Rescue, the RFS and a ‘super pump’. Fire and Rescue pumped out the centre of town. Various pumps were used to attempt to clear the floodwater from Belgrave Street, with no great

Vale Bob Neale Respected pump professional Bob Neale passed away from COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea on 28 March 2021. Bob was a well-known and respected figure in the industry, having started his career in 1971 as a Water Advisor for the Queensland Water Resources Commission. He then went on to work as General Manager

Coffs Harbour stormwater program finds drainage issues Coffs Harbour Council has undercovered multiple drainage issues during a program to minimise stormwater induced sewage spill damage. During wet weather, infiltration by stormwater into sewers can potentially overload the system. Locally, wet weather sewer flows are currently reaching up to twice the actual capacity of the system.

SAER pumps now available in super duplex Climate change, demographic growth and water scarcity are creating new challenges, and desalination is becoming a crucial alternative to traditional fresh water resources. SAER is ready to face these new scenarios with a strong and effective response: a full range available in duplex and super duplex. In the

$1.36 million dam dredging for Clermont Clermont’s water security is set to be bolstered by a $1.36 million joint initiative project to dredge Theresa Creek Dam. Isaac Regional Council in Queensland has engaged a contractor to remove 12,000 cubic metres of the dam’s built-up sediment by the end of May. Mayor, Anne Baker, said this

Barossa Gas Field to be developed Santos and its joint venture partners have come to a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Barossa Gas Field, located in Commonwealth waters around 300km north of Darwin. The Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia, Keith Pitt, said, “The final investment decision for the Barossa project is

Austmine 21: Harnessing Intelligence Mining Innovation Conference and Exhibition Austmine will host the largest gathering of mining and mining supply companies in Australia since COVID-19 began at its conference in Perth on 25-27 May.  Austmine 2021: Harnessing Intelligence is a world-leading mining innovation conference sponsored by BHP. It will explore the importance of optimising the

Water and sewerage a priority for new suburb in SEQ The Queensland Government has chosen a new suburb at Caboolture West as the site for a pilot to fast-track land supply in South East Queensland, with the provision of water and sewerage a priority. Deputy Queensland Premier and Minister for State Development and Planning, Steven

Report: new gas projects key for domestic supply The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published its Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) report for 2021, indicating that the development of new gas projects will be key for Australia’s domestic gas supplies until 2023 and beyond. AEMO’s Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) report found the outlook