Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Queensland Government has decided not to lower levels in the Wivenhoe and North Pine Dams for the 2012-13 wet season.
$30 million water upgrade for Huon Valley water supply
The jointly funded $30 million upgrade and expansion of Southern Water’s Huon Valley water supply infrastructure has been given the go ahead.
NT flags review of Power and Water Corporation
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will conduct a comprehensive review of the state-owned Power and Water Corporation, after findings emerged that showed it to be in dire financial straights.
Queensland moves to protect Fitzroy Basin water
The Queensland Government has announced it will develop a long-term solution to protect water quality in the Fitzroy Basin catchment.
Alphington consultation period starts
Melbourne Water has announced that consultation for a major sewer upgrade in Alphington and Kew will begin next week with the first of a series of information sessions held for residents in the coming weeks.
Melbourne Water releases five-year pricing plan
Melbourne Water has submitted its final 2013 Water Plan to the Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC), outlining proposed investment, service provision and prices for the next five years following 1 July next year.
Royalties funding to target infrastructure
The Queensland Government has announced the first round of projects under the pilot Royalties for Regions initiative, with the majority of the funding targeting road infrastructure.
Water crisis mentality ebbs away finds report
The mentality of crisis engendered by the long running drought across the country has abated, with concerns now squarely focused on infrastructure issues and water management, according to a new joint report published by Deloitte and the Australian Water Association (AWA).
Biodiversity fund open for applications
Federal Minister for the Environment, Tony Burke, has announced the Government is now accepting applications for the Northern Australia Targeted Investment, a funding round under the Biodiversity Fund, aimed at conserving the 'unique biodiversity values' of northern Australia.
Burke delivers Murray plan feedback
Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, has delivered his feedback to the Murray Darling Basin Authority on the recently revised Basin Plan, confirming the Federal Government's support for the new 3,200 gigalitre benchmark.
Victoria opens Whitfield water plant
The Victorian Government has officially opened the new $2.2 million Water treatment Plant at Whitfield.
WA moves to maintain Esperance water quality
The Western Australian Government has announced a new plan to ensure the maintenance of the high quality of Esperance’s drinking water.
Government announces Riverland support
The Federal Government has announced additional funding for water projects and industry support in the Riverland area of South Australia.
King steps down from Power and Water Corporation
Judith King has announced her resignation as Director of the Northern Territory’s Power and Water Corporation, having served in the role since 2000.
Murray amendments pass lower house
The Federal Government’s amendments to the Water Act which set the provision for an additional 450 gigalitres of environmental flow for the Murray-Darling, have passed the house of representatives.
New MD for East Gippsland Water
East Gippsland Water has announced the appointment of Bruce Hammond as the company’s new Managing Director, returning to the organisation he worked for over fifteen years ago.
Denmark River records dropping salnity
The Western Australian Government has praised the work of the local catchment authority in significantly reducing the salinity levels of the Denmark River.
Victoria releases draft waterway management strategy
The Victorian Government has released the draft Victorian Waterway Management Strategy for public consultation, which will form the future direction of the state’s management of waterways.
Weatherill ups ante on Murray action
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has announced he will personally campaign in the electorates of Federal MP’s who ‘don’t put their State first’ and support the Federal Government’s amended Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Drought framework gets consensus
Federal, State and Territory Governments have agreed upon a new framework for a new national drought package focused on risk management and preparedness rather than crisis management.
States squabble over Murray changes
The Victorian Government has slammed the Commonwealth’s recent amendments to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, saying it will not support any plant that allows for a 3,200 gigalitre environmental flow.