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Water release and aeration to boost Wimmera’s water quality The Wimmera Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is releasing water for the environment from Taylors Lake into the Wimmera River to freshen it up with support from the Victorian Environmental Water Holder and GWMWater. Pumps are also being used in a trial to keep the water aerated […]

National Water Reform 2020 Draft Report released The Productivity Commission (PC) has published its National Water Reform 2020 Draft Report, outlining guidance and forecasts on the future of national water reform. Adam Lovell, Executive Director, WSAA, said, “It is pleasing to see that the Draft Report advances the conversation on considering all options for drinking

What is a peristaltic pump and what are the benefits? Principles of operation The term peristaltic pump is applied to various ranges known as hose or tube pumps. Although there are specific differences between hoses and tubing, the terms hose and tube are interchangeable in this article. Generally, hose pumps have a large wall thickness,

System flexibility The MW500 is a high-performance VSD dedicated for induction motor control, with embedded features and a high protection degree of IP66 which allow decentralised installation directly on the motor. Designed exclusively for industrial or professional use, the decentralised WEG VSD adds a great deal of flexibility, allowing users to install it near onto

Successful project management (Part 1) For regular readers of Pump Industry E-newsletters, they will have been heartened by the projection that the economic stimulus measures likely to be adopted by the Federal Government will result in new investment in a number of important projects designed to create employment and improve infrastructure for longer term benefits

EASYWELL: maximum reliability in extreme environments at a competitive price Caprari further expands its range of EASYWELL (MPC) submersible motors with improved options and configurations, cementing its position as a world-leading manufacturer. Important new developments include: • 100 per cent anti-corrosion in extreme applications: EASYWELL is now available in full AISI 316 stainless steel, allowing

Vacuum pressure at the centre of Australia’s first automated waste collection system In an Australian first, Sunshine Coast Council is installing a high-tech pneumatic underground automated waste collection system in the new Maroochydore City Centre. As an alternative to standard kerbside bin collection services, general waste and comingled recyclables generated within the Maroochydore CBD will

Wagga Wagga Council to draft Lake Albert water agreement Wagga Wagga City Council in conjunction with the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) will prepare a draft agreement to boost the level and quality of water in Lake Albert.  The draft agreement will be presented back to Minister for Water, Property and Housing,

$100 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade underway Stage one of the Loganholme Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) upgrade is underway, the first of more than $100 million in major upgrades which will include an upgrade to the pump station. City of Logan’s largest water treatment facility services around 300,000 residents and is home to Australia’s first

Deep water pumping to 300 metres The town of Collie is situated 200km south-east of Perth within Western Australia’s only coalfield, which boasts two large coal mines. These coal mines are the main source of energy for the local power station, offering a reliable supply of electricity to the region. Following a breakthrough by Crusader