News about Asia Pacific
Philippines advances USD 242 million water project for New Clark City
BCDA has awarded original proponent status to Maynilad and South Korea's K-water, giving the pair preferential negotiating rights ahead of a competitive bidding stage.
OPEC Fund approves US$190 million for water projects in Morocco and Azerbaijan
Morocco will receive US$150 million for a new dam, while US$40 million will support Azerbaijan’s first large-scale seawater desalination plant.
Auckland’s Ōtara wastewater network gets NZD 95 million upgrade
Watercare is building new pump stations and underground storage to cut wet-weather overflows and support growth in South Auckland.
Construction complete on Manton Dam water supply project in Darwin
The AUD 174 million scheme returns a historic 1940s reservoir to service, adding thousands of megalitres of drinking water capacity for the growing Northern Territory capital.
Kate Simmonds to lead new Northland Waters entity in New Zealand
Northland Waters is being established by Northland’s district councils to provide a regionally coordinated approach to water services.
Australia completes AUD 150 million dam to secure water for New South Wales coastal shire
The Southern Storage Facility on the Tuross River is being filled now and should reach full capacity by 2027, boosting drought resilience for the region.
Hunter Water proposes AUD 150 million pipeline renewal to secure Lower Hunter’s water supply
A century-old trunk main supplying nearly half the drinking water for Australia's Lower Hunter region is set for a major upgrade, with plans now taking shape for its replacement.
Victoria, Australia, launches interactive tool to map recycled water opportunities
New online platform lets developers, councils and utilities identify non-potable water sources across the state before projects reach the design stage.
Urban Utilities names David Ryan as next chief executive
The Queensland utility has secured a leader with more than two decades in the water sector to take the helm as it presses ahead with a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure programme.
Kazakhstan puts national water information system into full operation
The country's new digital platform gathers information on thousands of rivers, lakes and hydraulic structures, helping authorities plan for the sector's long term security.
Goulburn Valley Water names Danielle Roche as new managing director
The Australian utility has named its next managing director, set to begin in September as GVW enters a period of growth and investment under Strategy 2035.
Watercare launches procurement for NZD 1.7 billion Waikato water supply programme
Watercare's first Alliance-delivered programme marks a new approach for the utility, bringing industry partners together under shared goals, risk and reward to secure Auckland's water future.
PUB awards S$4 million AI maintenance contract to Groundup.ai
Singapore's national water agency has picked an industrial AI firm to monitor pumps and rotating equipment, hoping to flag mechanical problems before they cause outages.
Research confirms floating wetlands cut wastewater emissions
A two year study in Australia shows that constructed floating wetlands can significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater lagoons, with results visible within months.
Downer secures water contracts worth over AUD 800 million across Australia and New Zealand
The company expands its role in municipal water services with new agreements in the Logan region of southeast Queensland, Auckland, and Invercargill in New Zealand's South Island.
Auckland’s water utility Watercare launches its largest ever infrastructure investment programme
The 10-year programme addresses decades of underinvestment while supporting employment and economic growth across Auckland's water networks.
Queensland to invest AUD 545 million in dam repairs to boost water security
The Dam Repair Plan, funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by Seqwater, targets ageing infrastructure in South East Queensland, combining safety upgrades, restored supply levels, and early planning for future capacity, alongside separate works elsewhere in the state.
Seoul to invest $434 million in overhauling ageing water network
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has unveiled a two-site investment programme to expand purification capacity and replace decades old equipment, aiming to bring utilisation rates in line with international safety standards.
Tasmania completes AUD 218 million pipeline for major irrigation scheme
Construction of Tasmania's largest irrigation project by capital value is finished, paving the way for commissioning works and first water deliveries later this year.
New South Wales appoints new chair to lead WaterNSW board
After steering NRAR since 2017 and chairing the Murray Darling Basin Authority, Craig Knowles now takes the reins at NSW's largest water supplier.