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ATC Williams builds dedicated rheology and slurry group
Specialist engineering consultancy, ATC Williams, has appointed renowned specialist Dr Paul Slatter to head a new dedicated rheology and slurry engineering group charged with applying the latest research to a growing need to move valuable resources and waste products via slurries. ATC Williams’ CEO Trevor Osborne, said optimising slurry pumping had become increasingly important to [...]
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Septics go as sewer set to flow
Tweed Shire Council is reaching completion on a major sewer project which included the construction of 98 low-pressure pump station. The Burringbar Mooball Sewerage Scheme will replace septic systems which currently service village properties and in many cases, perform poorly. Removing the septic systems will bring a number of benefits, such as improved There will [...]
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Mt Morgan dewatering a complex process
Dewatering is underway as part of the water management plan at the Mount Morgan mine, near Rockhampton. The mine is under government control and is being rehabilitated in a complex long-term project, which started in 2000. The open-cut pit overflowed in late January 2013. This was the first uncontrolled release in the mine’s history. Controlled [...]
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First wastewater installation for $20 million Cowan scheme
Work is now underway on a $20 million project to connect properties in Cowan to Sydney Water’s wastewater scheme. Sydney Water’s General Manager of Infrastructure Delivery, Ian Payne was joined by Member for Hornsby, Matt Kean and Mayor of Hornsby Shire Council, Steve Russell at Ian and Lois Best’s property to mark the first installation [...]
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Tender: detailed design of major sewerage pump stations
Gold Coast City council has issued a tender for an experienced and competent engineering consultant for detailed design of Major Sewerage Pump Stations and Pipelines at Merrimac West. Enquiries can be directed to Amanda Flynn on (07) 5667 3928. The tender closes at 11:00 AM Brisbane time 12 June 2013.
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Innovation for water pumping station
Paringa is a small town in the Riverland area of South Australia famous for its vineyards, almond, citrus and stone fruit orchards. The area lies north of the Barossa Valley region – one of Australia’s most famous wine regions. Water is a vital resource in the Riverland area where summers are dominated by hot dry [...]
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Gosford council’s sewage pump station upgrade program
Gosford City Council, on the New South Wales Central Coast, is currently investing between five and seven million dollars each year to improve the performance of many of its 185 sewage pump stations. Since 2009 over 40 of its ageing pump stations have been completely upgraded, refurbished or seen their pumps replaced, and works are [...]
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PSG buys Ebsray Pumps
Pump Solutions Group (PSG) has completed the acquisition of Ebsray Pumps Pty. Limited, located in Brookvale, NSW. Ebsray, a market leader of pumps for a wide range of industrial applications, will become part of PSG’s Blackmer operation. Founded in the late 1930′s, Ebsray is a leader in the design and manufacture of regenerative turbine and [...]
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Pump station upgraded near Rockhampton
Fitzroy River Water (FRW) has completed an upgrade of the pumping capacity at the Lucas Street Water Pump Station in southern Gracemere. Council’s Water Committee Chair, Councillor Greg Belz said the $15,000 upgrade will see greatly improved ability to meet demand during high consumption periods. “FRW have taken a proactive approach and upgraded the pumping capacity by 50% to meet future demand in [...]
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New SA Water desal plant
SA Water is going ahead with the construction of a desalination plant to deliver improved water quality for the town of Hawker. Water Minister Ian Hunter said the challenge has been to identify an appropriate desalination solution that is suitable for a remote location that can be delivered efficiently. “SA Water has held extensive discussions [...]
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