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Elmhurst pumped to get fully treated water supply Image: Kim Britten/stock.adobe.com The township of Elmhurst will now enjoy a fully treated drinking water supply straight from the tap. Supplying the town with drinking water means residents no longer need to rely […] The post Elmhurst pumped to get fully treated water supply appeared first on […]

Pumped hydro project progress in Borumba Image: atosan/stock.adobe.com On 13 September 2024, the Governor in Council approved the Queensland Coordinator-General’s recommendation to direct Queensland Hydro to undertake exploratory works for the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project through an amendment to the […] The post Pumped hydro project progress in Borumba appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest

The mighty Gordon Dam turns 50 Image: FiledIMAGE/stock.adobe.com Hydro Tasmania proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of Gordon Dam, a monumental milestone in Tasmania’s hydropower journey. On 25 November 1974, the final bucket of concrete was poured, giving life […] The post The mighty Gordon Dam turns 50 appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest

Jones to step down from Murrumbidgee Irrigation Image: Bruce/stock.adobe.com Long-serving Murrumbidgee Irrigation (MI) CEO, Brett Jones, has announced he will finish in his role following next year’s Annual General Meeting. Mr Jones said this decision aligns with the completion […] The post Jones to step down from Murrumbidgee Irrigation appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine.

Culprit identified in record sewer blockages Image: BaLL LunLa/shutterstock.com   SA Water has issued a warning to Adelaideians, revealing that the city has set an unwanted record with the number of wet wipe-related sewer blockages in 2024.   Flushed wet […] The post Culprit identified in record sewer blockages appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine.

Barwon Water monitoring algae bloom Featured image: West Barwon Reservoir. Image credit: Barwon Water.   Lower rainfall and storage levels at the West Barwon Reservoir have combined with warmer weather to create a growing bloom of blue-green algae, which Barwon Water is keeping an eye […] The post Barwon Water monitoring algae bloom appeared first on

TasWater upgrades Legana treatment plant Featured image: An aerator at the Legana Sewage Treatment Plant. Image credit: TasWater.  Newly installed aerators at the Legana Sewage Treatment Plant are delivering reduced odours for locals and better treatment quality, as TasWater completes another instalment of its five-year $1.9 billion network […] The post TasWater upgrades Legana treatment

Powering tomorrow’s wastewater solutions Image: SEW-Eurodrive In the dynamic landscape of pump and wastewater management, efficiency isn’t just desirable—it’s imperative. SEW-EURODRIVE’s DR2C synchronous motors represent a pinnacle of energy-saving innovation, designed to set a new operational […] The post Powering tomorrow’s wastewater solutions appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest of article Source: Pump

60 years of pump celebrations Image: Prime Creative Media With a new lease on life, Pump Industry Australia brought together over 100 members to celebrate a milestone anniversary. At the Crowne Plaza in Melbourne’s Docklands district, Pump Industry Australia […] The post 60 years of pump celebrations appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine. Read rest

$3 billion project pumped to find partners Image: ymgerman/stock.adobe.com SA Water has announced three partners to share in a chunk of the utility’s infrastructure spending. BMD, Diona and Leed Engineering and Construction will share up to $700 million in […] The post $3 billion project pumped to find partners appeared first on Pump Industry Magazine.