Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - May, 2013
The Queensland and South Australian Governments have announced their support of an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) on the National Drought Program Reform.
WA to bring forward high-tech water imaging
The Western Australian Government has announced the Water Corporation will bring forward a high-tech program aimed at better assessing the condition of water mains in Perth’s CBD.
Government launches water trading consultation
The Federal Government has invited public comment on draft regulation amendments to the nation’s water market trading scheme.
NT confirms Ord funding
The Northern Territory Government has confirmed it will allocate $400,000 for the Ord Stage 3 Irrigation in the upcoming Territory Budget.
SA announces Hawker desalination plant
The South Australian Government has announced it has approved the construction of a new desalination plant for the township of Hawker.
Victoria kicks off irrigation modernisation
The Victorian Government has pledged $16 million to kickstart the major modernisation works of the Macalister Irrigation District (MID).
WA kicks off Ozwater '13
Western Australian Water Minister Terry Redman has officially opened this year’s Ozwater, which will see over 1,000 Australian and international water experts descend on Perth to talk about all things water.
Queensland announces bulk water prices
Construction of Queensland’s Wyaralong Water Treatment Plant has ground to a halt as the State Government released its new south east Queensland bulk water pricing path.
Queensland forms council on flood mitigation
The Queensland Government has announced the formation of a new Independent Advisory Council tasked with providing advice on flood mitigation manuals used by engineers during flood events at the Wivenhoe, Somerset and North Pine dams.
SA announces water rebates
The South Australian Government has announced that Housing SA tenants will receive a rebate of up to $75 credited to their account to ease the cost of living.