Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, Senator Don Farrell, has announced that work has begun on the Oaklands Park wetland that will provide treated stormwater for up to 30 parks and reserves in the City of Marion in South Australia.
Government releases final Murray plan
The Federal Government has released the long-awaited final Murray-Darling Basin Plan, with Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, committing to 3200 gigalitres of environmental flow.
NSW launches water reform discussion paper
The New South Wales Government has released a discussion paper on reform of the Water Industry Competition Act, inviting stakeholders to a series of consultation workshops.
Queensland promises fresh approach to Western Rives management
The Queensland Government has convened the inaugural meeting of the Western Rivers Advisory Panel (WRAP) in Longreach.
Tasmania greenlights single water and sewerage authority
Legislation that will see the creation of a single water and sewerage body has passed through the Tasmanian Legislative Council.
Victoria introduces new carryover rules
The Victorian Government has introduced new carryover rules aimed at better protecting reliability of seasonal allocations against water holders’ entitlements.
First Living Victoria water policy kicks off
The Victorian Government has released the first draft initiative of the Living Victoria program, with State Minister for Water, Peter Walsh releasing the East Werribee Precinct Structure Plan (PSP).
New Land and Water Chief at CSIRO
CSIRO has announced that Professor Paul Bertsch has been named as the new Chief of its Land and Water division.
Sydney Water announces $13 million for wastewater improvement
Sydney Water has outlined $13 million in repair works for two large wastewater pipelines across three Local Government Areas.
WA leak detection technology saving millions of litres
Leak detection technology has already helped the Western Australian Water Corporation save over 250 million litres per year, according to State Water Minister Bill Marmion.
Government opens new Flood Risk Portal
The Federal Government has opened the new one-stop-shop flood risk information service to assist the community, planners and insurers access the most up to date flood information about their local area.
Riverton water works completed
The $10.3 million Riverton and Clare Integrated Community Water Supply and Re-use Schemes have been officially completed.
Tasmania outlines preferred irrigation scheme
The Tasmanian Government has presented local landholders in the Dial Blythe region with the preferred option for the $12.7 million North-West irrigation scheme.
ACCC grants interim collective water bargaining
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it has granted interim authorisation to allow a group of large-scale coal miners the right to collectively bargain for water wupply.
Commonwealth responds to floods inquiry
The Federal Government has tabled its formal response to the Final Report of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry before the Parliament.
New community consultation tool for Lower Hunter Water Plan
The New South Wales Government has launched a new website for the Hunter community to have their say on the development of the Lower Hunter Water Plan.
Victoria releases groundwater framework
The Victorian Government has released a new framework for managing the State’s groundwater resources.
Government announces Lower Balonne water purchases
The Federal Government has announced a series of three new water purchasing tenders in the Queensland Lower Balonne region of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Tasmania passes Water and Sewerage Corporation legislation
Tasmania will now have a single, statewide water and sewerage entity following the passage of legislation through State Parliament.
Construction begins on water pipeline
The Western Australian Government has announced that construction on the Manjimup to Bridgetown Regional Water Supply Scheme (BRWSS) link has begun.
Mount Isa weather radar opens for business
Mount Isa’s new Doppler weather radar has officially commenced operations, providing forecasting and coverage to the densely populated town centre and large areas of Queensland’s northwest for the first time.