News about Asia Pacific
Australia commits AUD 73.5 million to restore Murray river wetlands
The funding will rehabilitate 320 kilometres of creeks and nearly 6,500 hectares of wetlands in the Edward Wakool river system, part of the Murray Darling Basin.
Osmoflo to acquire Australian water infrastructure firm Guidera O’Connor
Osmoflo has agreed to acquire Guidera O'Connor, combining its membrane treatment and desalination expertise with Guidera O'Connor's municipal water and wastewater design, construction, and project delivery capabilities across Australia.
World Bank approves $268 million to expand water and sanitation access in the Philippines
The financing will fund climate-resilient water supply, storage and sanitation infrastructure in Bohol, Siargao and Jolo, with the World Bank projecting up to 46,500 jobs over 25 years.
Veolia books €343 million in water deals for microelectronics sector
Veolia has booked €343 million in water technology contracts for the microelectronics sector since the start of the year, including two semiconductor deals worth €243 million.
New South Wales council awards contract for AUD 125 million Cowarra water treatment plant
Port Macquarie Hastings Council, on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, has awarded the contract to build a new water treatment plant at Cowarra, a step it describes as central to the region’s long term water security.
Veralto expands UV water treatment portfolio through Alfaa UV acquisition
Veralto Corporation has acquired India-based Alfaa UV, expanding its portfolio of ultraviolet (UV) water treatment technologies and adding new capabilities to support industrial and commercial customers.
Construction contracts advance major upgrade of Western Australia’s Goldfields Pipeline
The Government of Western Australia has awarded construction contracts for the replacement of 44.5 kilometres of ageing infrastructure along the Goldfields Pipeline, advancing the first stage of the AUD 543 million upgrade of the Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS).
Seqwater awards construction contract for Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline
Queensland's state owned water utility Seqwater has awarded the first construction contract for the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline to a joint venture between CPB Contractors Pty Ltd and NACAP Pty Ltd, marking a major milestone for a project set to strengthen long term water security across the Toowoomba region and the Southern Downs.
Kurdistan region advances water projects worth more than USD 2 billion
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), which governs the Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq, has confirmed progress on a broad portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure…
Bowral wastewater plant AUD 56 million upgrade boosts capacity and performance in New South Wales
A major upgrade to the Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant in New South Wales has been completed, expanding wastewater treatment capacity, improving operational performance and strengthening environmental protection for the Wingecarribee River and the Sydney Drinking Water Catchment.
World Bank approves $75 million project to modernize Tajikistan’s irrigation and water management
The World Bank has approved a new $75 million grant to help Tajikistan improve the efficiency of its water and irrigation systems while advancing reforms aimed at strengthening water governance and supporting climate resilience.
ADB backs $230 million investment to upgrade Chennai’s urban water and sanitation systems
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $230 million loan to support a major upgrade of Chennai’s water supply and sanitation infrastructure, with the project set to improve services for approximately 4.5 million people across the Greater Chennai area.
Energy Recovery secures five new wastewater contracts in India
Energy Recovery has announced five newly contracted wastewater projects in India, where several of its PX® Pressure Exchanger® (PX) energy recovery devices will be installed in industrial reverse osmosis (RO) plants.
EBRD and GCF launch €160M climate resilience programme to strengthen water systems in Central Asia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have launched a new initiative to enhance the climate resilience of water systems in the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, addressing the increasing impacts of climate change on water resources and essential services.
Yarra Valley Water reaches net zero four years early
Yarra Valley Water has reported net zero operational emissions for 2025–26, four years ahead of its regulatory obligations under the Victorian Government's Statement of Obligations (Emission Reduction).
Kurita launches joint venture in India for semiconductor water treatment market
Kurita Industries Ltd.
Hong Kong WSD and South China University of Technology partner to advance smart water innovation
Hong Kong's Water Supplies Department (WSD) and South China University of Technology (SCUT) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on water supply innovation, engineering and artificial intelligence.
Western Australia expands Kwinana water recycling to strengthen industrial water security
The Government of Western Australia has announced an AUD 81 million (approximately USD 54 million) investment to expand the Kwinana Water Reclamation Plant (KWRP), increasing the supply of recycled water for industrial users while supporting long-term water security and climate resilience.
A first for the state of Victoria: Amazon Web Services to cool new data centre with recycled water
Greater Western Water (GWW) has announced that its recycled water plant in Melton, western Melbourne, will become the first facility in Victoria to supply a data centre with recycled water, marking a significant step in how the state's growing digital infrastructure manages its water demand.
Miahona wins US$105 million water treatment contract in Uzbekistan
Saudi water company Miahona has signed a Public-Private Partnership Agreement (PPPA) with Uzsuvtaminot, Uzbekistan's national water utility, for the enhancement, operation and maintenance of the Zomin Water Treatment Plant in the Jizzakh region.