Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - November, 2012
The Federal Government has opened the new one-stop-shop flood risk information service to assist the community, planners and insurers access the most up to date flood information about their local area.
Riverton water works completed
The $10.3 million Riverton and Clare Integrated Community Water Supply and Re-use Schemes have been officially completed.
Tasmania outlines preferred irrigation scheme
The Tasmanian Government has presented local landholders in the Dial Blythe region with the preferred option for the $12.7 million North-West irrigation scheme.
ACCC grants interim collective water bargaining
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it has granted interim authorisation to allow a group of large-scale coal miners the right to collectively bargain for water wupply.
Commonwealth responds to floods inquiry
The Federal Government has tabled its formal response to the Final Report of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry before the Parliament.
New community consultation tool for Lower Hunter Water Plan
The New South Wales Government has launched a new website for the Hunter community to have their say on the development of the Lower Hunter Water Plan.
Victoria releases groundwater framework
The Victorian Government has released a new framework for managing the State’s groundwater resources.
Government announces Lower Balonne water purchases
The Federal Government has announced a series of three new water purchasing tenders in the Queensland Lower Balonne region of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Tasmania passes Water and Sewerage Corporation legislation
Tasmania will now have a single, statewide water and sewerage entity following the passage of legislation through State Parliament.
Construction begins on water pipeline
The Western Australian Government has announced that construction on the Manjimup to Bridgetown Regional Water Supply Scheme (BRWSS) link has begun.
Mount Isa weather radar opens for business
Mount Isa’s new Doppler weather radar has officially commenced operations, providing forecasting and coverage to the densely populated town centre and large areas of Queensland’s northwest for the first time.
Queensland keeps a steady hand on Wivenhoe levels
The Queensland Government has decided not to lower levels in the Wivenhoe and North Pine Dams for the 2012-13 wet season.
$30 million water upgrade for Huon Valley water supply
The jointly funded $30 million upgrade and expansion of Southern Water’s Huon Valley water supply infrastructure has been given the go ahead.
NT flags review of Power and Water Corporation
The Northern Territory Government has announced it will conduct a comprehensive review of the state-owned Power and Water Corporation, after findings emerged that showed it to be in dire financial straights.
Queensland moves to protect Fitzroy Basin water
The Queensland Government has announced it will develop a long-term solution to protect water quality in the Fitzroy Basin catchment.
Alphington consultation period starts
Melbourne Water has announced that consultation for a major sewer upgrade in Alphington and Kew will begin next week with the first of a series of information sessions held for residents in the coming weeks.
Melbourne Water releases five-year pricing plan
Melbourne Water has submitted its final 2013 Water Plan to the Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC), outlining proposed investment, service provision and prices for the next five years following 1 July next year.
Royalties funding to target infrastructure
The Queensland Government has announced the first round of projects under the pilot Royalties for Regions initiative, with the majority of the funding targeting road infrastructure.
Water crisis mentality ebbs away finds report
The mentality of crisis engendered by the long running drought across the country has abated, with concerns now squarely focused on infrastructure issues and water management, according to a new joint report published by Deloitte and the Australian Water Association (AWA).
Biodiversity fund open for applications
Federal Minister for the Environment, Tony Burke, has announced the Government is now accepting applications for the Northern Australia Targeted Investment, a funding round under the Biodiversity Fund, aimed at conserving the 'unique biodiversity values' of northern Australia.
Burke delivers Murray plan feedback
Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, has delivered his feedback to the Murray Darling Basin Authority on the recently revised Basin Plan, confirming the Federal Government's support for the new 3,200 gigalitre benchmark.