Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence has awarded $200,000 in funding to its first project – the development of a National Validation Framework for water recycling.
The framework will provide a consistent and efficient approach to validation, which does not compromise the safety of the water recycling process.
Centre of Excellence CEO Dr Mark O’Donohue said engagement with utilities, regulators and researchers during development of the Centre’s research strategy identified the need for a national framework as a high priority for the water industry.
Delays and disputes hit Murray-Darling Basin Plan
The Murray Darling Basin Authority has released a statement saying that the socio-economic report on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has been delayed indefinitely due to interruptions caused by the floods throughout the region.
WA Water, Wastewater and Irrigation update released
The WA Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) has released its Water, Wastewater and Irrigation Performance Report 2010, the fifth such report which examines the performance of the 30 Western Australian water providers that are licensed by the ERA.
Executive Director of WSAA resigns
The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) Executive Director, Ross Young, has announced his resignation after leading the Association since 2004.
Review of Tasmanian urban water and sewerage industry released
Tasmania’s independent Economic Regulator has released its third annual review of the State’s urban water and sewerage industry.
United Utilities Australia unveils new name
Water utility solutions provider United Utilities Australia Pty Ltd has unveiled its new name, TRILITY Pty Ltd, and new brand identity.
New research cluster to focus on environmental water issues
CSIRO has launched a new Ecological Responses to Altered Flow Regimes Cluster to develop science that will optimise the benefits of environmental water for aquatic ecosystems.
Productivity Commission to undertake inquiry into urban water sector
The Productivity Commission invites interested parties to register their interest in an inquiry into Australia's urban water sector.
Draft Tasmanian Water Service Pricing Regulations released
The Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings has released draft Water Service Pricing Regulations for public consultation.
Tasmanian Government releases climate change reports
The Tasmanian Government has launched major reports to help Government, business and farmers better understand the impacts of climate change.
Victorian Government releases urban water reform roadmap
The Victorian Government has released the Living Melbourne, Living Victoria roadmap which identifies priority areas of urban water reform.
Commission of Inquiry to investigate Queensland floods
The Queensland Government has established a statewide independent Commission of Inquiry to forensically examine the 2011 flood disaster.
Helena Water Consortium to operate Mundaring water treatment plant
Spain’s Acciona Agua is part of the winning consortium to design, build and operate the Mundaring water treatment plant in Perth, WA.
Caring for Our Country review discussion paper released
A discussion paper on Australian Government investment in natural resource management has been released for public consultation, as part of the Caring for Our Country Review.
New maps show severity of Victorian floods
The Department of Sustainability and Environment has released maps showing the severity of Victoria’s floods in January.
Economic and social impact of Murray-Darling Basin Plan paper released
ABARES has issued 'The economic and social effects of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan: recent research and steps'.
Coasts and Climate Change Council extended
The Federal Government has announced the extension of the Coasts and Climate Change Council until December 2011, saying its principal focus would be on advising government to ensure progress on coastal adaptation.
Water recycling education centre opens
A new Water Recycling Education Centre has opened in Sydney to explain the role of water recycling in securing the state’s water supply.
Victorian desalination plant table of payments released
AquaSure has agreed to the release of the forecast yearly payments beginning in 2012/13 for the desalination plant.
New interim directors for Goulburn-Murray Water Board
Minister for Water Peter Walsh has appointed new directors to the Goulburn-Murray Water board in an interim capacity.