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Blueprint for South East Queensland Water

Tue, 24 August 2010 Natural Resources Minister Stephen Robertson recently released the South East Queensland Water Strategy – a 50 year blueprint to ensure a sustainable, efficient and secure water supply for the region's future.

Register now for Trenchless Live 2010!

Mon, 26 July 2010 Keynote speakers for the Breakfast Session at Trenchless Live 2010 have been confirmed and online registrations are now open!

Danish unit delivered to Hydro-Digga in Coffs Harbour

Trenchless Australasia — July 2010 Hydro-Digga in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, has taken delivery of their first RECycler 412 unit from Danish manufacturer J. Hvidtved Larsen A/S.

In-depth: Australasian councils and water authorities

Trenchless Australasia — July 2010 The provision of water and wastewater services throughout Australasia is complex, as various entities have different roles and responsibilities. Trenchless Australasia has the facts on who does what, and who is responsible for services in each region. We provide the information and contacts you need to get that next underground infrastructure contract.

Call for more infrastructure in Australia’s water supply

Tue, 13 July 2010 Recent research by MWH shows that over three quarters of Australians would prefer more infrastructure be built when it comes to Australia's water supply.

Renewing the Chapel Street main

Mon, 5 July 2010 South East Water, through the 'us' Utility Services alliance, is currently in the process of renewing approximately 3 km of water main pipeline along Chapel Street with the help of Trenchless Technology.

Detecting leaks in the Otway

Thu, 1 July 2010 Under the Federal Government’s National Water Security Plan for Cities and Towns program, Wannon Water will receive a $A638,280 grant to install an improved leak detection system in Victoria’s Otway Water Supply System.

IPWEA CEO Keynote for Trenchless Live 2010

Thu, 1 July 2010 Trenchless Live 2010 will feature a diverse program of keynote presentations, toolbox sessions and hands-on live demonstrations, including IPWEA CEO Chris Champion.

Underneath it all

Mon, 21 June 2010 MidCoast Water will use CCTV for a sewer line investigation program in the Stroud area, located in rural New South Wales.

Tender announced for Melbourne – Geelong Pipeline

Tue, 1 June 2010 Barwon Water has invited tenders for the supply of pipes, fittings and large valves for the Melbourne-Geelong interconnection project, located in Victoria.

Delays for Devil Creek

Fri, 28 May 2010 Apache Energy has delayed the estimated completion date for the shore crossing at Gnoorea Point, which is part of the Devil Creek Development Project, located off the coast of Western Australia.

Robinvale - prince of pipes

Thu, 20 May 2010 JHL Civil has been awarded a contract by Lower Murray Water to design and construct domestic and stock pipelines as part of the Robinvale Irrigation System, located in northwest Victoria.

WA aids skilled migration for resources sector

Mon, 17 May 2010 Two Western Australian industry chambers will team up with the State Government to address the issue of future additional labour requirements in the state.

Report card for Australia’s water utilities

Thu, 13 May 2010 Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Water, Dr Mike Kelly, has launched two national ‘report cards’ that tell Australians how urban and rural water providers are performing.

Duplication for Ballarat

Mon, 10 May 2010 Central Highlands Water’s Ballarat South Sewer Outfall upgrade plans on using microtunnelling and augur boring as part of its major waterway infrastructure project.

Desal gets jacked up

Fri, 23 April 2010 AquaSure Consortium, the company chosen by the Victorian government to deliver Victoria's desalination project, located near Wonthaggi, will be using pipe-jacking for part of the construction of the water transfer pipeline.

Gas in the pipeline

Trenchless Australasia — April 2010 Thousands of kilometres of gas networks stretch across Australia, and Trenchless Technology is becoming a commonly used method to minimise the impact on the environment and on local residents. Trenchless Australasia spoke with Jemena in regards to their recent gas projects.

End of dry spell for Cloncurry

Trenchless Australasia — April 2010 Until recently the town of Cloncurry has experienced water shortages due to extended periods of drought but with the support of the Queensland Government and Trenchless Technology water will soon be pouring in.

Getting to the tunnel

Sun, 11 April 2010 Construction of the Mardi-Mangrove Pipeline, located in New South Wales, has commenced with the first sod being turned and microtunnelling to follow shortly.

Blues clues lead to technology

Fri, 2 April 2010 At the 2010 World Water Day held in Melbourne on 22 March Siemens Ltd presented a technology blueprint for energy and water sustainability in Australia by 2030.

Ocean outfall diffused

Wed, 31 March 2010 The last section of the Christchurch Ocean Outfall project, located in the South Island of New Zealand, has been completed for Christchurch City Council.

Shaw River to use HDD

Mon, 29 March 2010 In the most recent Environment Effects Statement for the Shaw River Power Station Project, located in Victoria, Santos outlines the possible use of horizontal directional drilling (HDD) for watercourse crossings along the associated pipeline's route.