Archived Industry News for Water Professionals

Flinders University’s National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) has established itself as a world leader in groundwater research, according to a panel of international experts in the field.

The NCGRT’s International Scientific Advisory Committee, which comprises members from France, Canada and the US, met in Sydney from January 23–26 to review the centre’s progress since it first opened in 2009, and to provide formal, independent advice and recommendations for its future.

In drafting an official report from the meeting, the committee determined that the centre has “established itself as a world-class centre for groundwater research and training”.

Call for EOIs in Victorian water corporation boards

The Victorian Government has announced it is seeking expressions of interest for 55 board director and chair positions for the state’s 19 regional and metropolitan water corporation boards, with terms of office commencing on 1 October 2012 and expiring September 2015.

$3.4M project to curb cold water pollution at Burrendong

Concept development has been completed for a $3.4 million NSW State Water Corporation project to address cold water pollution from Burrendong Dam, near Wellington.

SA approves key water allocation policy

The South Australian Government has announced it has approved a key policy document that will help shape the Lower Limestone Coast’s Water Allocation Plan.

Research project investigates pipe bursting

Sydney Water is collaborating with universities and industry participants in a $16 million international research project to investigate when and why water pipes burst.

Targeted water purchase initiative starts

The Federal Government has begun a new strategic water purchase initiative in the southern connected system of the Murray-Darling Basin.

Funding for textile company's wastewater recycling plant

The Victorian Government is supporting investment by Bruck Textiles in an innovative wastewater management system at the company's textile plant in Wangaratta.

ACCC accredits ESC to regulate Goulburn-Murray Water and Lower Murray Water prices

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accredited the Essential Services Commission (ESC) to regulate the prices of irrigation and bulk water delivery services provided by Goulburn-Murray Water and Lower Murray Water.

Construction begins on Black Rock Recycled Water Plant

Construction has begun on the $42 million Black Rock Recycled Water Plant, which the Federal Government says will significantly improve the Victorian surf coast growth corridor long-term water security.

Greens push for Murray inquiry

The Federal Greens have announced their intention to push for the establishment of a Senate inquiry into the Murray Darling Basin Authority’s draft plan.

Port Phillip Bay gets clean bill of health

An independent report has given Port Phillip Bay a clean bill of health, consistent with its condition over the past decade.

NSW Marine Parks audit report released

The NSW Government has released the Independent Scientific Audit Report into Marine Parks in NSW, and called for submissions in response.

WA to fund Pilbara water projects

The Western Australian Government will spend $20million funding three new projects to boost water supplies in the Pilbara’s major cities over the next five to 10 years.

Cape Riche desalination plant given conditional approval

The Cape Riche desalination plant has been granted conditional approval by the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).

Exceptional circumstance ranking ends for Murray River and lower lakes

The Federal Minister for Agriculutre, Senator Joe Ludwig, has announced that following the advice from the National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC), an Exceptional Circumstance (EC) for the River Murray and Lower Lakes Corridor will expire as scheduled on 31 March.

Fitzroy water partnership starts

The Queensland Government has announced the commencement of the Fitzroy Partnership for River Health program.

Companies join forces to explore West Canning Basin groundwater resource

Major industrial companies in the Port Hedland area will fund a $6million drilling investigation program for a fit-for-purpose water supply scheme.

Call for nominations for NSW Indpendent Water Advisory Panel

The NSW Minister for Finance and Services, Greg Pearce, has called for nominations for membership of the Independent Water Advisory Panel.

Questions over bid process for Sydney Desal Plant

The New South Wales Treasurer Mike Baird has announced that the indicative bid phase for the $1.2 billion long-term lease of the Sydney Desalination Plant (SDP) has prompted a strong response.

MAV calls for flood infrastructure template

The Metropolitan Association of Victoria (MAV) has called for an immediate review of the state’s legislation with an aim to clarify roles and responsibilities for waterways, creeks, drains, levees, seawalls and other essential water and flood mitigation assets.