Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - May, 2015
Queensland irrigators have backed calls for the state to look at a water embargo, which could secure flows for New South Wales.
Watchdog's river review welcomed
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched a review of water charge rules in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Water money flows to dry regions
The water industry is one of the big winners in last night’s budget announcement, with subsidies and loans to boost drought resilience and fund new projects.
New crew to improve UNESCO's view
The Queensland Government is taking stronger measures in the hope of avoiding having UNESCO downgrade the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status.
ACTEW changes name but remains public player
ACTEW has changed its name to Icon Water, but will remain in state hands.
Approval questioned as Tiwi port storms ahead
There is controversy over a $130 million deep sea port in the Northern Territory, after claims that the project went ahead despite having no environmental approval.
Harcourt hampered by design disagreement
Tough times for a big irrigation project in Victoria, after the lead contractor walked off the job.
New look launched on fatal floods
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has launched a second commission of inquiry into the deadly 2011 Grantham flood.
Water Corp patches supply to help dry Denmark
The West Australian Water Corporation says it will be ready for dry times around the town of Denmark next summer, with work to begin on new desalination plants soon.
Water-saving funds to flow ASAP
Announcements on South Australia irrigation projects are expected very soon, as large water-users wait with baited breath.