Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Federal Government has released the final terms of reference for the Independent Review of the Port of Gladstone.
NSW announces new CSG rules
The New South wales Government has announced ‘tough new measures’ to bolster the regulation of the coal seam gas industry in the State.
Sydney Water to get smart technology
National ICT Australia (NICTA) and Sydney Water have teamed up to install smart technology throughout the city’s water pipes that will forecast potential breakgages in the system.
Marine Park consultation period ends
The Federal Government has announced that the consultation period on the draft management plans for the recently proclaimed Commonwealth marine reserves has closed.
Victoria releases water quality trial
A new water quality information service is being trialed by the Victorian EPA and Life Saving Victoria that will deliver new water quality forecasting at four bayside beaches over the next four years.
Healthy Harbour panel announced
The Queensland Government has announced the formation of the new science panel tasked with providing independent expert advice on the long term management of water quality in Gladstone Harbour, with the panel preparing for its first meeting on 5 March.
Government outlines new irrigation program
The Federal Government has announced a new irrigation support program it says will provide better ways for irrigators to mange their networks.
Queensland approves oil shale industry
The Queensland Government has announced that it will allow the development of a commercial oil shale industry under ‘strict environmental conditions’.
Queensland scraps tanks law
The Queensland Government has introduced new laws which scrap the requirement for new properties to be built with rainwater tanks and energy efficient hot water systems.
Ozone hole effects deep ocean currents finds research
New international research has found that the formation of the Antarctic ozone hole has caused significant changes to the way waters in the southern oceans mix, potentially impacting on future climate change.
Queensland names more Shires to receive support
The Queensland Government has announced a number of new Shires that will receive funding under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).
'Historic' Murray-Darling legislation passes Parliament
Legislation that locks in the additional 450 gigalitres of environmental flow for the Murray-Darling Basin has passed the Lower House, meaning that the $1.77 billion in additional funding is set to flow through to the river.
SA releases draft water price determination
The Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) has released its draft determination paper on water revenues in South Australia for the 2013-14 year, which the Commission claims would see a significant drop in household water prices.
Feds to recruit local staff to return Murray to health
The Federal Government has announced a new initiative that will see specialised local staff to work with the community to ‘restore the Murray-Darling Basin to health’.
Government calls for interest in waterway funding
The Federal Government has called on community groups around the nation to apply for Government investment in urban rivers and waterways.
WA approves wastewater disposal scheme
The Western Australian Government has announced it has granted approval of the Water Corporation’s Septic Tank Effluent Disposal (STED) scheme.
Water Corporation completes Broom upgrade
The Western Australian Water Corporation has announced the completion of the $3.6 million upgrade to Broome’s water treatment facilities, which it says will lead to significant improvement in water quality for consumers.
Leak detection a resounding success in WA
The Western Australian Government has praised the success of new leak detection technology in Manjimup, with State Water Minister Bill Marmion saying the technology has already saved millions of litres of water since its installation in October last year.
Millstream Dam works completed
The Western Australian Government has announced the completion of the $25 million upgrade to double the capacity of the Millstream Dam to one billion litres.
Cairns votes to stop fluoridation
The Cairns Regional Council has announced it has voted to cease all fluoridation of its water supplies, supporting a policy established by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ).
Central wastewater system planning starts
The Western Australian Government has announced that planning of $30 million worth of infill projects to connect the central wastewater system to more than 2,000 lots in Mandurah, City Beach, Esperance and Geraldton has begun.