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UV system refurbishment to strengthen Singapore drinking water infrastructure
Singapore’s Johor River Waterworks is set to undergo a major ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system upgrade following the selection of Italian technology provider De Nora to support the refurbishment project.
PUB completes new reservoir to strengthen water supply for growing Tengah district in Singapore
Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, has completed the Tengah Service Reservoir, a major drinking water infrastructure project designed to meet rising demand from one of the city-state’s fastest-growing urban areas.
Singapore allocates nearly $100 million to advance water technology innovation
PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, will receive close to $100 million in initial funding under the country's Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2030 programme to support the development of advanced municipal and industrial water solutions.
PUB appoints Jacobs to assess feasibility of dual-mode desalination plant in Singapore
Jacobs has been appointed by Singapore’s national water agency, PUB, to carry out a feasibility study for a potential new desalination plant, a project aimed at strengthening the city-state’s long-term water security strategy.
SA Water names Bill Le Blanc as Chief Information Officer
SA Water has appointed technology leader Bill Le Blanc as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) and General Manager of Technology, effective 1 June 2026.
Australia appoints inaugural CEO to lead new National Environmental Protection Agency
The Australian government has named John Bradley PSM as the first Chief Executive Officer of its newly established National Environmental Protection Agency (National EPA), a key institution within the federal government's environmental reform agenda.
AUD 113 million Western Port recycled water scheme brings climate resilience to Victorian farmers
Construction has officially begun on a AUD 113.2 million recycled water scheme in Victoria's south-east that will transform agricultural water supply across one of Australia's key food-producing regions.
Sunwater appoints David Hourigan as interim CEO while search for permanent leader continues
Australian bulk water service provider Sunwater has appointed David Hourigan as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective 8 June 2026, as the organisation continues its search for a permanent leader.
Stantec appoints Rob Clout to lead geospatial growth and advisory services in Australia
Stantec has named Rob Clout as Geospatial Growth and Advisory Lead for Australia, reinforcing its focus on helping clients leverage spatial data and geospatial technologies to support decision-making across infrastructure and community development projects.
Maynilad expands ceramic ultrafiltration deployment at Putatan Water Treatment Plant 1
Philippine water utility Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
Beca expands Queensland presence through acquisition of CQG Consulting
Engineering and professional services consultancy Beca has strengthened its footprint in Australia through the acquisition of Queensland-based environmental and planning specialist CQG Consulting, a move aimed at expanding its capabilities in regional markets and supporting growth across key sectors.
India turns to satellite technology and mission-driven research to tackle water security
India's Ministry of Jal Shakti, the government body responsible for water resources, and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have signed a memorandum of understanding to place satellite-based observation, remote sensing and geospatial intelligence at the core of India's water governance.
AI-powered video monitoring supports river restoration in Taiwan
AI-powered video monitoring is giving researchers continuous, non-intrusive visibility over a restored river ecosystem in Taiwan, expanding the reach of ecological monitoring well beyond what periodic field visits can achieve.
Groundwater treatment integrated into Alkimos design to improve drinking water quality
The decision by the Alkimos Seawater Alliance to incorporate a groundwater treatment plant into the design of the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant in Western Australia is leading to safer, more sustainable drinking water.
EIB Global and EU back Papua New Guinea water expansion project benefiting 400,000 people
Papua New Guinea is set to expand access to drinking water through a new financing package led by EIB Global, the development branch of the European Investment Bank (EIB), aimed at strengthening water infrastructure across the country.
From “we own the river” to “we are the river”: Victoria’s new waterway strategy
Victoria's new 10-year strategy for rivers, wetlands and estuaries puts climate realism and Indigenous co-governance at the centre of waterway management.
Wannon Water installs floating solar array at key Victorian reservoir
Australian water utility Wannon Water has commissioned one of the country's largest floating solar installations at Brierly Basin in Warrnambool, Victoria, in a move that combines renewable energy generation with the operational demands of drinking water supply.
Hunter Water expands digital metering pilot to tackle water loss
Hunter Water is expanding its collaboration with US technology company Itron as part of a pilot programme aimed at improving water management and reducing losses across its network in New South Wales, Australia.
Manila Water taps technology and source diversification to weather El Niño threat
Philippine utility Manila Water has put in place a broad set of operational and infrastructure measures to secure continuous supply for its 7.9 million customers in Metro Manila's East Zone, as the country's weather agency warns of a developing El Niño that could bring severe dry spells and drought conditions across the country.
Jacobs-Stantec selected as engineering partner for Greater Western Water infrastructure program
Greater Western Water has appointed a joint venture between Jacobs and Stantec as its engineering services partner for a five-year infrastructure planning and delivery program aimed at strengthening water services in Melbourne’s fast-growing western region.