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Community feedback sought for drought response desalination plant The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is asking for feedback on an application by Hunter Water for a drought response desalination plant at Belmont. Executive Director, Infrastructure Assessments, David Gainsford, said community input is a vital part of the planning process and encouraged everyone to […]

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

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

New bore increases non-potable water access for NSW town  Local residents at Stuart Town in New South Wales can now access up to 60,000L of non-potable water a day for stock and domestic use from a new bore providing water for the village. Dubbo Regional Council successfully drilled the bore 2km west of the village

New pump transfer station for Dubbo STP Dubbo Regional Council has commissioned and installed a new pump transfer station at the Dubbo Sewage Treatment Plant that will see the rapid fill and turnaround of water carting trucks used for dust suppression at roadworks and land development sites around the region. In a safe and efficient

Kelair Pumps appointed as a distributor for Goulds Pumps Kelair Pumps Australia is pleased to announce that ITT Industrial Process has appointed Kelair Pumps as a distributor for its range of Goulds Industrial Process Pumps for both Australia and PNG.  Goulds Pumps, established in 1848 in Seneca Falls, Upstate New York, is a highly respected

Legislation welcomed to streamline Macquarie pipeline use The city of Orange in New South Wales has welcomed new legislation, which will allow water to be pumped from the Macquarie River to the city more often. Orange Mayor, Reg Kidd, said the new legislation was welcome news to the local community. “This is the best news

WA town warned to think twice about what they flush As World Toilet Day was celebrated on 19 November 2019, Water Corporation took the opportunity to remind residents in the Western Australian town of Esperance to think twice about what they flush down the toilet in an effort to avoid numerous blockages in the area.