Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - October, 2012
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.
Government announces more Murray money
The Federal Government has announced a further $1.7 billion in funding to deliver an additional 450 gigalitres of environmental flow for the Murray-Darling Basin.
Dartmouth release to increase
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has announced that releases from Dartmouth Dam will increase from tomorrow.
Gulf tender closes soon
The Queensland Government is calling on landholders to finalise and submit their proposals for the release of unallocated water in the Flinders and Gilbert rivers catchment areas.
Tasmania announces sea level rise planning allowances
The Tasmanian Government has announced the state’s first sea level allowances and statewide coastal inundation mapping in a bid to offset the effects of shifting sea levels.
Tasmania moves to establish single water and sewerage body
The Tasmanian Government has tabled legislation before State Parliament that will establish a single, statewide water and sewerage corporation.
WA announces Water Award finalists
The Australian Water Association has announced 29 finalists for the WA Water Awards, with projects involving desalination, residential developments and innovative beverage packaging all in the running for this year’s awards.
Australia joins IIASA
Australia has become the newest member nation of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, a group that specialises in the application of advanced systems analysis to examine complex systems, such as energy, water, food, climate change and population growth.
NWC launches annual report
The National Water Commission (NWC) has launched its annual report, showcasing its renewed role and work program.
CEDA argues for irrigated food supply investigation
A full review of the country’s irrigated food supply is needed to ensure the country can take full advantage of increasing international food demand, according to a report released by the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia (CEDA).
Half of wetlands gone in the 20th century
Half of all the world’s wetlands were destroyed over the course of the 20th century, according to an alarming report released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).