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Water treatment plant upgrade secures water supplies A $35 million filtration upgrade for one South East Queensland’s most important water treatment plants is set to create 100 jobs in the region and significantly improve the plant’s ability to maintain water supply during extreme events. Natural Resources Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham, said the filtration upgrade to […]

Natural Resources Access Regulator launches investigations into illegal water take A landholder in Dubbo has been fined, and investigations launched into a Hawkesbury landowner, following charges by the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) of unlawful water take and pumping. A landholder in the Dubbo area has been fined a total of $18,900, ordered to remove

SA gas plant to pump again with $6 million grant The Katnook Gas Processing Facility in south-east South Australia is set to provide natural gas to the region again following a major redevelopment, assisted through a $6 million grant from the Federal Government’s Gas Acceleration Program. The new gas plant which is operated by Beach

$95 million pipeline set to secure water for QLD town Work is soon set to begin on a $95 million pipeline connecting Beaudesert communities to the South East Queensland water grid, delivering water security for decades to households, business and industry. Natural Resources Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham, said the pipeline would connect Beaudesert communities to

Brown Brothers on board as new COIE sponsor In November 2019, Irrigation Australia welcomed Brown Brothers Engineers Australia as a sponsor of the Centre of Irrigation Excellence (COIE).  Brown Brothers Engineers joins eleven leading industry suppliers in this important partnership that facilitates and coordinates irrigation knowledge and training development.  General Manager of Brown Brothers Engineers

Yakka Basin construction underway The Greater Shepparton City Council, in Victoria’s north, has announced construction of the new Yakka Basin – including a new pump station – is set to commence on 9 March 2020. The works, estimated at approximately $1.2 million, include construction of a retardation basin, pump station, access tracks and fencing. The

Hydro Tasmania CEO steps down Hydro Tasmania’s Chief Executive Officer, Steve Davy, will step down from the position when his contract ends in late 2020. Mr Davy has been serving as the CEO of Hydro Tasmania for almost seven years, and has been with the business for over 15.   Prior to being the CEO, Mr

Pump station works improve water availability for Locker farmers Lockyer Valley farmers will soon reap the benefits from a range of initiatives aimed at maximising water availability, including works on the pump station that diverts water to Clarendon Dam. Natural Resources Minister, Dr Anthony Lynham, said level recorders would be installed in the Clarendon and

New bores and pumps to secure Burdekin’s water supply The Queensland Government has announced $10 in funding for the construction of a new permanent water supply for Burdekin, including new bores, associated pumps and a connecting water main. The new infrastructure will provide a solution for local water contamination issues. Natural Resources Minister, Dr Anthony

Report highlights need for emissions policy for manufacturers A new report from Beyond Zero Emissions, an internationally recognised climate change think tank, has highlighted that strong emissions reduction targets set by the Victorian Government would provide stability and certainty to manufacturers and support the shift away from expensive fossil fuel power. The Electrifying the Manufacturing