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Engineers Australia lays out nine-step plan for COVID-19 recovery Engineers Australia has released a nine-point plan to facilitate Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19 by leveraging infrastructure investment and ensuring asset resilience. Engineers Australia CEO, Dr Bronwyn Evans, said the organisation was well aware that COVID-19 has challenged all nations, all industries and every profession.  “Encouragingly, […]

Victoria invests $48.4 million in water infrastructure The Victorian Government has invested $48.4 million for new water infrastructure projects and environmental works to modernise the state’s water systems. The investment will fund projects that modernise irrigation, secure water supplies through recycling and stormwater use, assist with bushfire recovery, and benefit the environment across Victoria. The

Pipelines pumping for Orange’s water supply The latest analysis of Orange’s water outlook has shown consistently high flows in NSW’s Macquarie River, keeping the pipeline pumps flowing, and building Orange’s water storage levels. Orange Mayor, Reg Kidd, said, “The pipeline pumps were turned on in mid-February after some good widespread falls of rain.  “At the

SA Water’s supply chain secures works during COVID-19 SA Water has attributed its ability to maintain ongoing water and wastewater services during COVID-19 to its strong supply chain partnerships.  In the early stages of the pandemic, a proactive and comprehensive management approach, which included risk assessments of critical suppliers and bulk advance procurement, secured the

Water supply plans to be developed for Gloucester New South Wales’ MidCoast Council is progressing with concept plans developed in 2019 to improve the reliability of Gloucester’s water supply, with the proposal of two new reservoirs. The results of the concept investigation were presented in the Council’s recent strategic meeting, where councillors unanimously endorsed the

SA Water asks Normanville to heed flushables advice SA Water is imploring the residents of the Fleurieu Peninsula to heed its advice on flushables, as its crews continue to face blockages at the Normanville wastewater pump station.   Flushing anything other than the three Ps – pee, poo and (toilet) paper – down the toilet causes

Preparatory works begin on Mount Bold Dam upgrade South Australia’s largest reservoir is being gradually emptied in preparation for the first stage of construction on the Mount Bold Dam safety upgrade. As part of the preparatory works, critical equipment used to isolate the dam’s valves and pipework will be replaced. A detailed condition assessment is

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