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Extra water source secured for Victorian region

Extra water source secured for Victorian region Coliban Water has been successful in its application to increase the volume of its existing groundwater licence in Trentham, securing the future of drinking water for the community. Executive General Manager Climate and Population Adaptation, Steve Healy, said Trentham is one of the fastest growing areas in the […]

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Poor rainfall places pressure on Tasmanian water supplies

Poor rainfall places pressure on Tasmanian water supplies TasWater and Tasmanian Irrigation have joined together to prepare for the summer season, with below average winter rainfall across south-eastern Tasmania expected to put a strain on the area’s water systems. To stabilise supply, Tasmanian Irrigation has requested farmers reduce demand from TasWater’s Bryn Estyn Water Treatment

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HVAC&R to go renewable with new funding

HVAC&R to go renewable with new funding The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $6.5 million in funding to develop a pathway to low emissions for the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) sector. The funding will be delivered to the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) to develop the

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Tender: oval irrigation upgrade

Tender: oval irrigation upgrade The Barossa Council (SA) is seeking tenders for the provision of all labour, plant, tools and materials for the Talunga oval irrigation upgrade.  Works include: Connect to existing pipework/infrastructure where shown on the irrigation drawing Supply and install an irrigation pump station near the WWTP Supply and install a new irrigation

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Tender: pump installation

Tender: pump installation Western Water (VIC) is seeking expressions of interest for the installation of additional pumps at Loemans Road and Shepherds Lane Water Pump Stations near Sunbury, Victoria. The forth-coming expression of interest is intended for Western Water to identify suitable contractors to undertake the upgrade works, comprising pump and pipe installation/modification, and EI&C

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New pipeline option explored for drought affected communities

New pipeline option explored for drought affected communities Investigation will begin into new water supply options for the struggling community of Warwick in Queensland and surrounding areas with a potential new pipeline among those being considered.  Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said a potential pipeline, which would deliver Wivenhoe Dam water to Warwick, would be among options

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Report outlines emissions reduction options for industrial process heat users

Report outlines emissions reduction options for industrial process heat users The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released a report that outlines renewable energy options for all Australian industrial users of process heat. ARENA CEO, Darren Miller, said the comprehensive report, Renewable Energy Options for Industrial Process Heat, shows there are myriad opportunities for industrial

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