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Melbourne’s 1.8-billion-litre recycled water scheme Image: South East Water The Victorian Government and South East Water are looking to unlock economic opportunities in Melbourne’s south-east through the Dingley Recycled Water Scheme. Stage one of the scheme will see the […] The post Melbourne’s 1.8-billion-litre recycled water scheme appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest […]

QUANTM: The next frontier of pump tech Graco’s QUANTM range of electric diaphragm pumps are taking industries by storm. Image: Graco Graco’s QUANTM electric diaphragm pump is redefining fluid transfer efficiency, delivering higher torque, lower energy use and proven reliability in the field. As Stuart Jackway attests, Graco is ubiquitous. “We’re involved […] The post QUANTM:

How to report refrigerant handling incidents in the HVAC sector Image: Andrey Popov/stock.adobe.com The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has launched a new ‘Report a Breach’ form on the ARCtick website, making it easier for industry members and the public to report potential breaches of […] The post How to report refrigerant handling incidents in the HVAC

How Flexaseal is redefining reliability in slurry pump seal solutions Flexaseal RKCS slurry seals successfully operating in heavy-duty high head slurry pumps. Image: Flexaseal In Australia’s mining industry, the true test of performance isn’t how equipment runs under ideal conditions – it’s how it endures when they’re not. Operators face frequent stop/starts, while slurry, […]

New desalination plant set for South Australia Whyalla is set to be home to the Northern Water desalination plant. Image: Alexander/stock.adobe.com A site 20km south of Whyalla has been chosen as the preferred location for the proposed Northern Water desalination plant in South Australia. Mullaquana Station, which saves around 200km of […] The post New

Smarter hydraulics for cotton gins Image: Motion Motion is helping Australia’s cotton industry improve reliability, reduce downtime, and lower energy costs with closed-loop hydraulic systems, supported by a full range of parts, local service, and end-to-end engineering […] The post Smarter hydraulics for cotton gins appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest of article

The 2025 Murray–Darling Basin outlook: Where to from here? Image: FiledIMAGE/stock.adobe.com The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has released its 2025 outlook, underlining the effects of climate change on Australia’s largest river system. According to the report, the Basin will likely face hotter […] The post The 2025 Murray–Darling Basin outlook: Where to from here? appeared first

Strengthening the rapidly-growing heat pump industry Image: rh2010/stock.adobe.com Australia’s refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) industry is experiencing significant growth, with 2024–25 being the highest growth year for the industry in licensing. As per the recently published Permit Scheme […] The post Strengthening the rapidly-growing heat pump industry appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest

Techtop strengthens Queensland presence with Mackay facility The Mackay facility. Image: Techtop As Techtop continues to expand its client base across Queensland, the company’s Mackay branch has become a cornerstone in supporting industries throughout the north of the state. The facility provides […] The post Techtop strengthens Queensland presence with Mackay facility appeared first on

More than 250 Victorian pump stations could require maintenance Image: 169169/stock.adobe.com Coliban Water is carrying out significant water and wastewater infrastructure works in central and north Victoria, with 76 water pump stations and 188 sewer pump stations in line for maintenance. […] The post More than 250 Victorian pump stations could require maintenance appeared first