Wednesday, October 1, 2014

FW: Women in utilities; energy efficiency in the spotlight

 

 

From: Utility Magazine [mailto:info=utilitymagazine.com.au@mail32.us4.mcsv.net] On Behalf Of Utility Magazine
Sent: Wednesday, 1 October 2014 8:01 AM
To: Cantwell, Gary
Subject: Women in utilities; energy efficiency in the spotlight

 

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1 October, 2014

 

 

Women in Utilities:

Julia Johns

In this edition of Utility, we bring you the first in a series of interviews with women working in the utility sector. In our first profile of women who are making a name for themselves in the industry, we meet Julia Johns, a Project Engineer at City West Water.
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Energy efficiency in the spotlight

The National Energy Efficiency Conference 2014 will take place at Swissôtel Sydney on 11 and 12 November. Nominations are open for the National Energy Efficiency Industry Awards 2014, which will be presented during the conference.
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  NBN

 

Universal Communications signs NBN contract

NBN Co has signed a new service agreement with Australian company Universal Communications Group Limited (UCG) to connect single-dwelling units to the NBN fibre network in Tasmania, New South Wales, and the ACT.
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NBN battery backup to be implemented

End users will soon be asked by their chosen retail service provider at 'service activation' stage whether they want their NBN fibre installation to be provided with a battery backup, when the NBN Optional Battery Backup framework is fully implemented from 2 October 2014.  Read more>>

 

 

 

  SEWER

 

Research team wins with sewer technology

A University of Queensland-led research team that is radically improving sewer design and management has been awarded a prestigious international prize in Portugal.
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Infrastructure investment for Melbourne's west

City West Water has invested $120 million in vital sewer and water infrastructure in the inner and western metropolitan area in the 2013-14 financial year, bringing total investment over the past five years to more than $720 million.  Read more>>

 

   

Tender: wastewater treatment plant upgrade – closing 08/10/14 
Tender: renewal of recycled water mains – 08/10/14 
Tender: repair of two sections of 900mm RC sewer mains – 14/10/14 
Tender: renewal of recycled water mains – 14/10/14 
Tender: reticulation and transfer systems – 16/10/14  
Tender: sewerage augmentation – closing 04/11/14  

Tender: Eagle Downs Coal STP – closing 08/12/14
 

 

  WATER

 

Restructured TasWater achieves huge savings

TasWater is positioned to achieve $70M in savings over the next ten years as a result of major restructures over the past two years.
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Coliban Water releases annual report

Coliban Water's 2014 Annual Report shows a stronger financial position for the corporation, reflecting its increased focus on managing its business more efficiently and effectively.  Read more>>
 

 

Gippsland Water employee granted WIOA life membership 
Pipe maintenance works begin in Drouin   

Tender: rising mains – closing 07/10/14 

Tender: rising main replacement – 02/10/14 
Tender: maintenance of sludge lagoon at filtration plant – 07/10/14 
Tender: restructuring bore network – 09/10/14 
Tender: stormwater pipe relining – 15/10/14 
Tender: stormwater harvesting treatment plant – 21/10/14  
Tender: drainage works – 23/10/14 

 

  ELECTRICITY

 

ERM Power enters metering market

ERM Power is breaking into the contestable electricity metering market after its new metering business was given regulatory approval to begin operations.  
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Powerlink QLD delivers on Gladstone project

The landmark Gladstone Substation Rebuild Project has been delivered by Powerlink Queensland 16 months ahead of schedule and 20 per cent under budget. Read more>>

 

New SA to VIC interconnector planned for Black Range 
Improved power supplies for Mid-West 
Western Power wins at GITA awards   

Tender: electricity network solution – closing 28/10/14    
Tender: 11kV switchboard – closing 31/10/14 
Tender: 11kV borehole cables – closing 14/11/14    

 

  GAS

 

Comment sought on Goldfields Gas Pipeline access arrangement

The Economic Regulation Authority is seeking public comment on the proposed revised access arrangement for the Goldfields Gas Pipeline (GGP), available on the Authority's website.
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Green Paper recommends reform in natural gas policy

The National Energy Green Paper highlights some of the reforms needed to enhance Australia's international competitiveness and improve the oil and gas industry's ability to supply both domestic and export markets.  Read more>>

 

APPEA calls for increased natural gas production 

 

 

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