Noticias sobre Australia
Goulburn-Murray Water appoints Steve Capewell as Managing Director
Goulburn-Murray Water has announced the appointment of Steve Capewell as its next Managing Director, following an extensive and highly competitive recruitment process.
Bendigo, Australia to upgrade water network with AUD$160 million efficiency project
A $160 million (approximately US$115 million) water infrastructure project has been announced to improve water efficiency and supply reliability in Bendigo and surrounding areas in Victoria, Australia.
Jonah Petrie appointed Business Development Manager at Detectronic
Detectronic, a UK-based company specializing in wastewater monitoring, has announced the appointment of Jonah Petrie as Business Development Manager to enhance the company's footprint in Australasia.
Victoria ramps up desalination order as Melbourne storages hit six-year low
Victoria's Minister for Water, Gayle Tierney, has placed a 150-billion-litre order from the Victorian Desalination Plant as metropolitan storage levels in the southeastern Australian state reach their lowest point in more than six years, with both Melbourne and Geelong recording their steepest annual decline since the Millennium Drought.
Veolia appoints Richard Kirkman as CEO for Northern Europe and Head of Growth and Innovation
Veolia, the global leader in ecological transformation, has announced the appointment of Richard Kirkman as the new CEO for Northern Europe and the Group’s Head of Growth and Innovation, effective April 2, 2026.
HRS Heat Exchangers bolsters growth plans with key personnel changes
Leading supplier of heat transfer solutions, HRS Heat Exchangers, has announced a number of key appointments and promotions across its global network, as the company continues its ambitious growth and expansion plans.
Australia sets the rules: what the new data centre policies mean for the water sector
On 23 March 2026, the Australian Government placed sustainable water use at the heart of its data centre investment framework for the first time.
Australia launches Productivity Commission inquiry to future-proof water sector
The Australian federal government has formally directed the Productivity Commission (PC) to conduct a national water inquiry, tasked with keeping the country's water services secure, affordable and sustainable in the face of mounting pressures including climate change, population growth and competition from emerging industries.
How a $3.3 million government program is bringing real-time flood monitoring to the infrastructure
When floodwaters rise, the engineers and operations teams responsible for protecting water infrastructure, road networks and community assets are often making critical decisions with very little hard data.
Veolia strikes US$154 million deal to acquire Australian remediation firm Enviropacific
French environmental services group Veolia has announced the acquisition of Enviropacific, an Australian remediation and waste management company previously owned by Next Capital, in a deal valued at about AUD 220 million (approximately US$154 million).
Beneath the surface: the rise of fatbergs and the cost of what we flush away
Deep beneath streets, out of sight and largely out of mind, a slow-forming threat is hardening into one of the most persistent challenges facing urban infrastructure.
World Water Day 2026: Where water flows, equality grows
Every day, across 53 countries, women and girls spend a combined 250 million hours collecting water.
Central Coast Council launches AUD 144 million wastewater upgrade in New South Wales with BMD
Central Coast Council, located in New South Wales, Australia, has launched a major infrastructure initiative to upgrade the Charmhaven Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), a critical facility serving communities in the northern part of the Central Coast region.
Bentley Systems announces 2026 Year in Infrastructure Event and YII Awards
Awards build on a two-decade legacy of recognized innovation, setting the benchmark for excellence across the world’s most critical infrastructure assets. Call for nominations now open; submissions will be accepted through May 3, 2026.
Coliban Water awards Filtec International contract for Bendigo Recycled Water Factory upgrade
Coliban Water has reached a milestone for the upgrade at the Bendigo Recycled Water Factory, awarding the major works contract to Filtec International to design and construct the new facility to increase the production of Class A recycled water.
From smart meters to AI: Australia’s utilities put digital water on a fast track
Australia’s water utilities stand at the global forefront of advanced water management, a position forged by the Millennium Drought (2001–2010) and sharpened by two decades of hard-won operational experience.
Rio Tinto and Western Australian Government form joint venture for Dampier desalination plant
Rio Tinto and the Western Australian Government have established a 50:50 joint venture to deliver both Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Dampier Seawater Desalination Plant, a major project intended to strengthen water security in the Pilbara 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.
Ecolab names Darrell Brown as Co-COO, Global Markets and Greg Cook as Co-COO, Global Businesses
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