MEA Plexus soil moisture wireless monitoring network
13 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Measurement Engineering AustEnvironmental monitoring specialist MEA is putting up-to-the-minute soil moisture readings into Australian growers and irrigators’ hands with the launch of Plexus - a wireless network which delivers the data directly to the web.
MWH Global contracted for two Victorian water infrastructure projects
12 November, 2013MWH Global has been awarded two substantial contracts to help ensure water infrastructure for Victoria meets the needs of the state's predicted population growth.
Black & Veatch/Thiess joint venture to help renew Melbourne’s ageing water assets
05 November, 2013A joint venture between engineering, consulting and construction company Black & Veatch and integrated engineering and services provider Thiess has been named as part of Melbourne Water’s Program Service Providers Framework for the Water Plan 3 Capital Program.
Local water utility recycling water in the basement of a residential building
05 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Flow SystemsCentral Park Water in Sydney is the dedicated water utility for the $2 billion urban village, servicing approximately 5000 residents and 15,000+ workers and visitors daily.
Even wet woodlands at risk from groundwater over-extraction
04 November, 2013Scientists at Australia's National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT) are warning nations around the world to cut back on their water use if they want to save their woodlands and rivers.
Gill Instruments MetPak weather stations and wind sensors
28 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Observator Instruments Pty LtdGill Instruments is now offering MetPak multisensory weather stations configured with remote wind sensors. Developed to cater to users’ exact weather measurement requires, the bundles deliver high-quality data and reliability.
Stormwater treatment system combines filter media
28 October, 2013 | Supplied by: GHD Pty LtdConsulting company GHD has successfully implemented an innovative multibarrier stormwater treatment system, named the StormDMT, for a major mining company at the Port of Townsville in Queensland. The patented technology economically filters stormwater and is effective for a broad range of contaminants.
Victaulic Style 171 flexible composite pipe coupling
25 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Victaulic Australia/New ZealandVictaulic has launched its Style 171 flexible composite pipe coupling. An engineered composite coupling, the product is suitable for use where corrosive conditions exist and for reverse osmosis (RO) skids in vertical and horizontal installations.
Researchers reduce herbicide run-off in sugar cane crops
16 October, 2013Scientists from CSIRO's Water for a Healthy Country Flagship have trialled a new approach to sugar cane plantation weed management in select Great Barrier Reef (GBR) catchments.
Australian re-elected to International Desalination Association
01 October, 2013Gary Crisp, global business leader - desalination at engineering and environmental consulting company GHD, has been re-elected as a director of the International Desalination Association (IDA) for 2013-15. Crisp is the only Australian of the 16 elected members at the IDA.
Hach CLF10 sc free and total reagentless chlorine analyser
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdThe CLF10 sc analyser is an amperometric analyser which leverages Hach’s self-diagnostics to alert users whenever the process has changed or the instrument needs servicing. Diagnostic features include the Cal Watch algorithm for warning of pH and chlorine calibration deviation and a non-contacting flow sensor for notification of insufficient sample flow.
Hach Pacific DR 900 Handheld Colorimeter
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdThe handheld DR 900 allows quick and easy access to the user’s most-used testing methods. The colorimeter is waterproof, dustproof and field-durable, as well as drop-tested and shock-resistant for quality assurance.
Public submissions invited on water reform progress
27 September, 2013The National Water Commission is inviting public submissions to inform its 2014 triennial assessment of water reform progress under the National Water Initiative.
Roma flood levee construction starts today
24 September, 2013A flood levee to safeguard the South West Queensland town of Roma will begin construction today. The successful bidder for the $10.4 million project was Ostwald Bros, which will design and construct the embankment from the Roma Airport towards Lovell Street.
Spray Nozzle Engineering stainless steel reels
24 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle EngineeringWherever washdown hose reel stations are required for food, beverage or pharmaceutical applications, Reel Tech Stainless Steel Reels from Hannay offer protection against contamination and corrosion. The stainless steel reels ensure no paint transfer or rusting, making them suitable for harsh or sanitary conditions.
