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Irrigation infrastructure benefits Tasmanian farmers Tasmanian farmers are set to benefit from a range of new irrigation infrastructure schemes in a bid to transform Tasmanian agriculture, create jobs and meet the growing demand for premium produce. The Tasmanian and Federal Governments are jointly investing $170 million into Tasmania’s Pipeline to Prosperity – Tranche Three, with […]

Murray Bridge wastewater project powers ahead Works are moving along as planned on the construction of a new pump station and wastewater treatment plant for Murray Bridge in South Australia, with the plant on track to begin operating in the first half of 2020. The works are part of a $52 million upgrade to the

WaterNSW implements temporary pump restrictions WaterNSW has implemented temporary pump restrictions set by the State Government to restrict access for unregulated licence holders located between Bathurst and major upstream dams to 20 per cent of their entitlement, effective from 1 November 2019. The section 324 order applies to: Unregulated access licence holders on the Campbell’s

Renewable future in sight with $1 billion government pledge A $1 billion pledge by the Federal Government for new energy generation, storage and transmission will help Australia’s farms reach a goal set by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for energy sources to be 50 per cent renewable by 2030. NFF CEO, Tony Mahar, said, “While

$600,000 sewer pump station upgrades to commence in 2020 Several suburbs within New South Wales’ Hawkesbury district are set to receive upgrades to their sewer pump stations as part of a $600,000 project to provide long-term operational reliability. The upgrades at the Windsor Downs and Mulgrave Sewer Pump Stations will commence in March 2020 and

New pumping mains to improve odour SA Water is undertaking works to upgrade the wastewater network in the South Australian town of Gawler West as part of efforts to improve odour management for local customers. The upgrades will include the installation of new gravity mains, pumping mains, inspection holes and a new ventilation control unit

Artificial intelligence improves pump efficiency at Melbourne Water treatment plant   By Russell Riding, Melbourne Water Team Leader, Automation Delivery, Service Delivery – Asset Management Services Winneke treatment plant, located in the hills north east of Melbourne, was commissioned in the early 1980s to provide a treated water source to meet the growing needs of