Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - July, 2015
A $32 million maintenance program designed to patch some of Western Australia’s biggest water leaks has begun.
Port plan faces PAC
Proponents of the planned T4 coal loader at the Newcastle Port face their final hurdle this week, with 100 speakers addressing a Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing over two days.
Federal cabinet shifts Shenhua concerns
The stoush in the Federal Government over the approval of a massive coal mine in New South Wales continues, and it appears no one wants to take responsibility for granting the green light.
Joyce and Hunt tussle over huge mine approval
Environment Minister Greg Hunt has approved the huge – and hugely contentious – Shenhua Watermark coal mine in New South Wales, sparking outrage from his colleague Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce.
Fatbergs build in flushing folly
While they might be cheap on supermarket shelves, disposable wipes are costing water authorities tens of millions of dollars.
Help in dry times creates state divide
With rainfall totals at their lowest on record in parts of western Victoria and south-eastern South Australia, weather forecasters say conditions are getting worse.
Study swims in Sydney's drug-laden waters
Researchers have found significant levels of prescription drugs in water samples from Sydney Harbour.
Tassie farmers look for funding flows
Tasmanian irrigators are cautiously excited about the Federal government's $500 million investment in water infrastructure.
Commercial vessel safety help from new fund
New funding is available for operators of domestic commercial vessels to prepare to meet new safety requirements at sea.
NSW change could see social/enviro costs counted
The NSW Government wants to change planning laws to remove a rule that made the economic benefits of a proposed coal mine the main consideration when assessing for approval.
Big dam plan to set new regional path
The Federal Government finally released its long-awaited Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper over the weekend, which includes hundreds of millions of dollar set aside for new dams, roads and other infrastructure.
Reef win swings on real application
The United Nations' World Heritage Committee will not place the Great Barrier Reef on its “in danger” list.