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Queensland Government supports gas exploration during COVID-19 The Queensland Government has introduced a range of measures to support gas exploration to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures are designed to provide relief and flexibility to support explorers. They also encourage innovative exploration activities through a direct grant process. The package provides […]

Works progress to reintroduce water supply to Tasmanian village TasWater has received the green light to reintroduce a water supply to Pioneer, a village north-east of Launceston in Tasmania. Regulators have officially approved the plan for a reticulated water supply for the town, after Dorset Council unanimously supported the proposal. TasWater Acting General Manager, Corporate

AIRAH warns against WA Government’s delay of adoption of NCC 2019 The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has raised its concern with a planned delay to the implementation of updated building regulations by the Western Australian Government. AIRAH warned that the WA Government’s decision to extend the provisional use of the

TasWater begins future-proofing Bryn Estyn Water Treatment Plant TasWater has commenced upgrade works on the Bryn Estyn Treatment Plant, with an aim to ensure future water security for the area. TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO), Alliance Program Manager, Ian Penman, said the project is going ahead without delay, using all the measures necessary to stay

Sewer bypass system uses layflat hose There are numerous cast iron sewer pipes still in service around Melbourne, which have served the city and the suburbs well. However, with age, these pipelines have corroded and have needed to be replaced and upgraded. The Hawthorn sewer main, in a bustling suburb just 7km from the CBD,

Pumping up Dubbo’s assets Dubbo Regional Council in New South Wales’ Orana Region has been undertaking a range of upgrades, and water and wastewater projects across its jurisdiction to meet the demands of the community, replace aging equipment, increase water security and improve the efficiency of the site. Here, we look at some of the

AGIG considers $200m Golden Beach Gas Project investment The Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) is considering an initial investment of $200 million in the Golden Beach Gas Project in Victoria.  The investment will deliver greater gas energy security to the east coast gas market, enhance supply volumes and deliver Victoria a critical gas storage facility

Automated water treatment process for increased output and cost savings Worldwide demand for water is increasing, while this valuable resource is becoming scarcer. The water industry relies on automated and digital concepts to treat water more efficiently, productively and competitively. Two goals are in the foreground: the safe supply/disposal as well as the economical use

Visualising a piping system By Ray Hardee, P. E., Engineered Software All my Pump Industry articles focus on the total system and how the equipment works together to meet the system requirements.  E-mails from readers and many of the questions asked during my Piping System Fundamentals Seminars ask for clarification of how to use this