The latest issue of Utility looks at improving vegetation clearance outcomes, safeguarding our water supply, making real-time asset management a reality, key findings from the Murray-Darling Basin Royal Commission Report and much more!
The Federal Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, has announced that the Curtin University-led national collaboration of 58 industry, government and research partners was successful in its bid to establish the $135 million Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).
Zinfra, one of Australia’s leading utility infrastructure service providers, has been awarded the power utility relocation work for the West Gate Tunnel Project.
The Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) will host the industry leading Corrosion and Prevention 2019 (C&P 2019) conference on 24-27 November at the Crown Promenade in Melbourne, Australia. This annual conference and trade exhibition will bring together leading researchers and industry practitioners who combat corrosion on a daily basis.
According to the annual Queensland Household Energy Survey (QHES), almost one third of homeowners would like to purchase a home battery storage system over the coming decade to complement existing rooftop solar.
The Australian and international energy sector will meet in Sydney from 13–14 June to discuss the latest in storage technologies and how they are enabling the transition to new energy systems and a more reliable grid.
A number of Australian water companies have joined with water companies from across the world to form the World Water Innovation Fund, with the aim to develop and accelerate the use of new technologies.
A $5 million project is underway to secure the water supply of Warwick in Queensland, with a new reservoir and pump station expected to supply recycled water.
The Yarra Valley’s sewerage system is set to see considerable expansion, allowing hundreds of properties to switch from septic tanks to a reticulated sewerage system.
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has given permission for Victorian electricity and gas retailer, Sumo Gas, to retail gas in New South Wales to residents and small businesses.
The Smart Energy program returned to Melbourne for its second year running, culminating in a Demo Day that took place at Federation Square on Thursday 11 April 2019.
