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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AECOM-Aurecon joint venture to support Greater Western Water’s long-term infrastructure planning
Greater Western Water has appointed Thrive, a joint venture between AECOM and Aurecon, as its strategic planning partner for a five-year infrastructure planning and delivery program aimed at supporting growth in Melbourne’s western communities.
Southern Rural Water names Scott Cornish as Managing Director
Southern Rural Water has appointed Scott Cornish as its new Managing Director following a nationwide recruitment process that drew more than 120 applications.
Mott MacDonald to buy Australian contractor Leed in push into water infrastructure
Mott MacDonald, the employee-owned engineering consultancy, has agreed to acquire Leed Engineering & Construction, a privately owned Australian civil contractor that works on projects in metropolitan, regional and remote areas of the country.
Yarra Valley Water names Service Stream and Ventia as maintenance service delivery partners
Yarra Valley Water has appointed Service Stream and Ventia as its maintenance service delivery partners under a new long-term agreement aimed at supporting the continued delivery of water and sanitation services across Melbourne’s metropolitan region.
Warrnambool sewage plant upgrade completed to drive regional growth in Victoria
Australia's state of Victoria has officially opened an AUD 85 million (about USD 61 million) upgrade to the Warrnambool Sewage Treatment Plant, marking the largest infrastructure investment in the history of Wannon Water, the regional utility responsible for water and sewerage services across south west Victoria.