Noticias sobre Asia Pacific
Uzbekistan, Japan, and UNDP partner to transform water governance in the Aral Sea Region
A signing ceremony held at the Ministry of Water Resources marked the official launch of the UNDP's new landmark project “Strengthening Water Resources Governance and Resilience to Climate Change in the Aral Sea Region”.
Design contract awarded to Stantec for Cooranga Weir in Queensland
Water infrastructure development in the Burnett region of Queensland, Australia, has moved forward with the award of a major design contract for the proposed Cooranga Weir.
AUD 124.2 million irrigation upgrade underway in Tasmania to nearly triple water supply
Construction has officially begun on the AUD 124.2 million (more than USD 87 million) Sassafras Wesley Vale Irrigation Scheme Augmentation in North West Tasmania, unlocking a major increase in water security for the region’s agricultural sector.
Veolia wins landmark contracts to run two of Mumbai’s largest water treatment plants
Veolia has won long-term contracts to operate two of Mumbai’s largest water treatment facilities, strengthening the French group’s position in India’s municipal water sector.
Climate scientists compare global water cycle models for the first time
A team of international researchers has completed a coordinated comparison of climate models that include water isotope data, finding that combining results from several models gives a closer match to real-world observations than any single model on its own.
SUEZ secures €456 million water supply contract in India
SUEZ has secured a 25-year concession contract to provide water services to over one million people in Salem, Tamil Nadu, marking the company's largest water supply contract in India.
South Korea unveils multi-front strategy to improve water quality in the Nakdong River
The Government of South Korea has set out a multi-layered plan to improve the water quality of the Nakdong River, aiming to achieve Grade 1 standards by 2030.
ADB’s $60.9 million investment will improve urban water and sanitation in Papua New Guinea
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $60.9 million loan to improve water supply and sanitation in urban communities in Port Moresby and Vanimo, Papua New Guinea (PNG).
CIMIC wins US$106 million contract to upgrade Orchard Hills Water Plant in Sydney
CIMIC Group, through its subsidiary CPB Contractors, has been selected by Sydney Water to deliver the Orchard Hills Water Filtration Plant upgrade in Sydney, Australia.
Arcadis appointed QS consultant for Macao Artificial Island wastewater treatment plant project
Arcadis has been appointed as Quantity Surveying (QS) consultant for the Macao Artificial Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, a major public infrastructure project commissioned by the Government of Macau, a coastal city on the southern edge of China, west of Hong Kong.
Water infrastructure upgrades in New South Wales progress under Murray–Darling Basin SDLAM program
Progress is accelerating on a suite of water infrastructure works across southern New South Wales under projects funded through the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM), supporting environmental objectives of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan while maintaining water availability for communities and agriculture.
Unitywater advances Morayfield wastewater upgrades to support long-term growth
Unitywater is progressing a major wastewater network upgrade in Morayfield aimed at supporting long-term population growth across the Moreton Bay region.
World Bank approves $370 million financing to reduce Dhaka’s water pollution
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $370 million financing to improve sanitation and solid waste management services, reducing water pollution and restoring rivers and canals in Dhaka and surrounding areas.
ADB approves $182 million loan for flood management along the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $182 million in additional financing to expand its support for strengthening Assam’s resilience to chronic flooding and severe riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River.
Aurecon appointed for Slope Stability Assessments to Safeguard Singapore’s Water Infrastructure
Aurecon, an Asia Pacific design, engineering, and advisory firm, has been selected by PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, to conduct slope stability assessments across the nation’s water infrastructure network.
Unitywater adds Abergeldie to its collaborative delivery partnership
Unitywater has expanded its collaborative delivery partnership with the inclusion of infrastructure contractor Abergeldie, strengthening capacity to deliver the utility’s $2 billion capital investment program across South East Queensland.
Nanarup advances to detailed studies as preferred desalination location in Western Australia
Nanarup has been identified as the preferred location for a proposed small-scale seawater desalination plant aimed at strengthening long-term water security for Western Australia’s Lower Great Southern region.
SUEZ wins sludge dewatering contract for Hong Kong’s largest cavern sewage plant
SUEZ has been awarded the contract for supplying a sludge dewatering solution for the Relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to Caverns by the Drainage Services Department (DSD) of the Hong Kong SAR Government.
Manila Water, MWSS inaugurate Aglipay Sewage Treatment Plant valued at more than USD 66 million
Manila Water and Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) mark another milestone in its commitment to sustainable water and wastewater services with the inauguration of the Aglipay Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), a state-of-the-art facility designed to significantly improve water quality in Metro Manila’s waterways.
South East Water hits 200,000 digital meter milestone
South East Water has reached a major milestone in its digital water rollout, with 200,000 digital meters now installed across Melbourne’s south-east and the Mornington Peninsula.