Cities turn to desalination for water security, but at what cost? Removing salts and other impurities from water is really difficult. For thousands of years people, including Aristotle, tried to make fresh water from sea water. In the 21st century, advances in desalination technology mean water authorities in Australia and worldwide can supply bountiful fresh water at the flick of a switch. Achieving water security using […] Cities turn to desalination for water security, but at what cost?DME GmbH2019-02-13T14:47:53+01:00
Water restrictions, desal warning for Melbourne after blaze near dam – Melbourne Melburnians could be drinking water from Victoria’s desalination plant – or even be put on water restrictions – if a fire on the banks of a major water catchment east of the city is not quickly brought under control, the Water Minister has warned. Lightning sparked a bushfire about a week ago in thick forest in the Baw Baw National Park, about three hours’ drive east of Melbourne. (LINK). Water restrictions, desal warning for Melbourne after blaze near dam – MelbourneDME GmbH2019-02-01T10:49:24+01:00
Desalination plant should be reserved for extreme occasions – Sydney This weekend brings a bittersweet moment when Sydneysiders are reminded that we don’t live on just those sweet rains from heaven. After six years of trouble and tempest, we’re getting our desalination plant back. The plant, at Kurnell, is designed to be used when Sydney’s dams fall below 60 per cent capacity, a (water) mark expected this weekend. When running at full tilt, in six to eight months from switching on, the plant will produce 250 million litres a day – or […] Desalination plant should be reserved for extreme occasions – SydneyDME GmbH2019-01-27T12:06:52+01:00
Sydney desalination plant just days from starting up as dam levels dive – Kurnell – Australia Sydney households will have up to $35 added to their annual water bills to cover the restart of the city’s desalination plant, the Berejiklian government says. On Tuesday, Sydney and Wollongong’s dams were 60.3 per cent full, marginally above the trigger point for switching on the desalination plant. On current projections, the sub-60 per cent mark is likely to be crossed this weekend. (LINK). Sydney desalination plant just days from starting up as dam levels dive – Kurnell – AustraliaDME GmbH2019-01-23T08:06:57+01:00
REVEALED: SA’s billion dollar water torture – Australia Former SA Water chair, Essential Services Commissioner and ETSA CEO Lew Owens was last year appointed by Treasurer Rob Lucas to oversee an independent inquiry into water pricing in SA. InDaily can reveal that Owens has distributed an interim report to stakeholders – entitled “A Cautious Conclusion” – whose economic modelling suggests the valuation of SA Water’s asset base has likely been overstated by at least $421 million – and as much as $1.071 billion. (LINK). REVEALED: SA’s billion dollar water torture – AustraliaDME GmbH2019-01-08T12:51:02+01:00
Wellard puts focus on export process – Fremantle WELLARD showcased the live trade industry last week when about 4500 head of cattle were loaded aboard the Ocean Swagman at Fremantle Port, as the company prepared to send them on an eight day voyage to Vietnam. Wellard held guided tours of the vessel, which included a group of veterinarian students from the Murdoch University Vet School, to provide them with a better understanding of what it looked like and how things were done on board so that they understood the trade if they ever worked on a vessel […] Wellard puts focus on export process – FremantleDME GmbH2018-12-11T05:53:45+01:00
Fluence Secures US$50 Million BOOT Project Financing Facility – Melbourne MELBOURNE, Australia & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fluence Corporation Limited (ASX: FLC) is pleased to announce that it has secured a US $50.0 million non-recourse debt facility for project financing of Build, Own, Operate & Transfer (BOOT) projects. The facility is provided by a leading US-based sustainable infrastructure investment firm with extensive experience in financing infrastructure and renewable […] Fluence Secures US$50 Million BOOT Project Financing Facility – MelbourneDME GmbH2018-11-30T07:45:11+01:00
Former Australian minister to discuss SA water crisis – Cape Town – South Africa Water Shortage South Africa along with global water expert Professor Anthony Turton and former minister of Victoria Professor John Thwaite are to have a discussion centred around the Cape Town water crisis. Water Shortage South Africa CEO, Benoit Le Roy in a statement on Monday said Turton warns of the real estate bubble that could well burst in Cape Town as a result of poor leadership, both locally, and nationally during the water crisis. (LINK). Former Australian minister to discuss SA water crisis – Cape Town – South AfricaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:44:36+01:00
Western Australia rolling out major innovation hub to deal with climate change – Perth – Australia Western Australia state is rolling out a major innovation hub to help develop wastewater recycling technologies as part of the latest efforts to deal with the impact of climate change on the valuable resource. „Given wastewater is 99.97 percent water, as it mostly comes from showers, baths and sinks, the potential to develop more recycling options for this resource is just beginning to be explored as we work towards a more sustainable future,“ the state’s Water Minister Dave Kelly said in a statement late on Tuesday. (LINK). Western Australia rolling out major innovation hub to deal with climate change – Perth – AustraliaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:48:01+01:00
New water infrastructure for WA – Perth – Australia New water infrastructure in Western Australia is set to have a significant impact on irrigated agriculture production in the Collie River, Harvey and Waroona districts. Led by Collie Water, the $396 million project aims to reduce salinity in the Wellington Dam, WA’s second largest reservoir. Deputy Prime Minister, Leader of The Nationals and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, said the Australian Government is committed to constructing the water infrastructure of 21st century. (LINK). New water infrastructure for WA – Perth – AustraliaDME GmbH2018-11-07T15:48:49+01:00