Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Over 100 of the nation’s top water managers and scientists are set to meet in Canberra in a bid to develop a new vision of how we can better measure outcomes from water initiatives from across Australia.
Tasmania opens new energy and water institute
The Tasmanian Government has officially opened the new Entura Clean Energy and Water Institute, which it says will strengthen the state’s position as a leader in renewable energy.
WA announces billing reforms
The Western Australian Government has announced a suite of billing reforms it says will make it easier for customers to manage their water bills, including a new two-monthly billing and self-service customer website.
CSIRO to model impacts on Tasmanian waterways
The CSIRO has announced it has begun work on a new computer model which it says will enable communities and aquaculture industries to better assess the environmental and human impacts on the state’s marine environments.
Government outlines Murray water efficiency projects
The Federal Government has announced that five regional organisations and irrigation businesses will share in $100 million in funding to upgrade their on-farm infrastructure in the latest round of the On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program.
Queensland releases CSG/LNG compliance plan
The Queensland Government has released a compliance plan to regulate the Coal Seam Gas to Liquefied Natural Gas industry in 2013.
Healthier waterways funding starts
The Queensland Government has announced new funding for healthier waterways after the release of the 2012 Ecosystem Health Report Card earlier this year.
Sydney Water signs off on major upgrades
Sydney Water has signed a $100 million Collaborative Services Agreement (CSA) with Schneider Electric and Thompson Controls for the upgrade of 33 water and wastewater treatment plants.
Victoria turns the tap on IWCM funding
The Victorian Government has opened a $50 million fund aimed at supporting the development of iIntegrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) projects across the State under the Living Victoria initiative.
Papps appointed new Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder
The Federal Government ahs announced the appointment of David Papps as the new Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.
CRC-WSC launches at University of Western Australia
The Western Australian chapter of the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities (WSC) will commence its task of assessing the impacts of climate change and stormwater management on local wetlands and urban environments after being officially opened by State Minister for Water, Bill Marmion.
Government appoints coal science committee
The Federal Government has announced the membership of the new Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development.
Victoria eases Melbourne water restrictions
The Victorian Government has announced it will be ending Stage 1 water restrictions as of the start of December.
WA starts Carnarvon levee
The Western Australian Government has announced that construction works on the $60 million Carnarvon flood mitigation levee system has begun.
Water prises up as consumption drops
Household water prices have risen by an average of 17 per cent, while domestic consumption has fallen by 8 per cent, according to the latest data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
$100 million for Basin communities
The Federal Government has announced that Murray-Darling Basin communities will share in $100 million in funding for economic diversification projects to assist them in transitioning to a ‘more sustainable water future’.
Government announces new river funding
The Federal Government will provide $155 million for major projects aimed at restoring the health of the wetlands in the South Australian Murray region.
Ord River expansion gets the nod
The Ord River irrigation expansion project has been greenlighted following an agreement between the Federal, Northern Territory and Western Australian Governments.
Queensland announces bulk water entity board
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of board members for the bulk water authority that will manage the newly merged south east Queensland bulk water businesses.
Victoria announces new catchment development guidelines
The Victorian Government has introduced new guidelines that will allow ‘sensible development’ in potable water catchment areas.
Queensland announces more flood funding
The Queensland Government has announced $13.4 million worth of project funding to assist the state councils deliver the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry recommendations.