South East Water

Imagine building a fully functional water battery, complete with steel tower, solar-powered components and a working turbine... in just 8 days! ⚡ That’s exactly what our talented graduates Billy Weston, Joshua Schembri, Ryan Sharma and Project Engineer Kiran Balamurugan achieved at Constructionarium Australia, working collaboratively with teams from Melbourne Water and BMD Group. What exactly is a water battery? This innovative energy storage system balances electricity supply and demand. 🔋 Using solar-powered pumps, the system moves water between an upper and lower reservoir to either store or release energy. Throughout the build everyone rotated positions, gaining invaluable hands-on experience tackling real world challenges. Fantastic work team! 👏

What made you smile today? 😊 Yesterday? 😊 This Month? 😊 This Year? 😊 That’s what Scott Carson from The Business of Smiles asked a crowded room as we celebrated #InternationalMensDay last week. Scott, a Frankston local, bravely shared his story, reminding us of the power of a simple smile and embracing our authentic selves through wellbeing and connection. He also dug deep on the important role we play as positive influences – within our communities, families and for ourselves. We encourage everyone take a moment each day to ✅ Check in on your mates ✅ Take some ‘me’ time ✅ Think how you could be a better role model ✅ And don’t forget to smile!

As a service provider to 1.8 million people, we know family violence affects too many people in many ways. That’s why we joined the community today, walking together in a sea of orange for the Respect Victoria Walk Against Family Violence 2024. Because everyone deserves to feel safe, equal and respected – and things need to change. 🧡 If you're affected by family violence, our specialist Customer Care team is here to help you access safe and secure support: 📞 Call us on confidentially on (03) 9552 3540 (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm) or 📧 Email us confidentially on customercare@sew.com.au

Are you a superstar #Communications 🗣, #IT 💻, #Data 📊 or #Engineering 🏗 professional?   We're hiring for several exciting newly created roles.   Join us in our journey of innovation and sustainability, where your work directly contributes to the wellbeing of 1.8 million people across South East Melbourne.   Check out the positions and apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKqbHps   #NowHiring #Jobs #Melbourne

We're proud to strengthen our commitment to supporting customers affected by family violence by joining the Thriving Communities Australia (TCA) One Generation Business Alliance. This is one step of many in our pledge to protect customer privacy and provide safe, secure access to support when it's needed most. If you're affected by family violence, you can connect confidentially with our specialist Customer Care team. 📞 Call us on (03) 9552 3540 (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm) or 📧 Email customercare@sew.com.au 🔗 Learn more about how your organisation can be part of this movement: https://lnkd.in/gBdAFkMW   Flequity Ventures #OneGeneration #DomesticAndFamilyViolence #OneGenerationBusinessAlliance 

Our Portsea to Sorrento water pipeline upgrade along Point Nepean Road is complete! ⚒ The existing 300mm diameter pipes were laid by the army in the 1940’s to service Point Nepean Quarantine Station, and it was time for an upgrade. To reduce impacts on the community, cultural heritage and the environment, we took a trenchless approach. This proved a challenge as the existing reinforced concrete pipes had variable thicknesses, depth and horizontal alignment – as well as a smaller internal diameter than expected. So, together with Service Stream, we developed custom equipment to split the pipe and re-engineered the network, allowing us to utilise the existing alignment. 💪 This 4.4km renewal will ensure a safe and reliable water supply for locals and visitors – now and for generations to come. 💧 We’ll be reinstating impacted areas over the next month, so you may still see us around.

Our Board is pleased to have recently appointed an inaugural First Nations Delegate Eveanne Liddle, a proud Arrernte/Luritja woman. We look forward to hearing her strategic insights on various areas relevant to our business, including strategy development, stakeholder engagement, support for vulnerable families and sustainability. Ms Liddle’s new role is part of our organisation’s action to support Aboriginal self-determination and commitment to strengthening relationships with First People’s communities.

Safety is everyone’s business. 🚧 Every day, we all face risks and hazards, no matter where we work. That’s why it’s crucial to have the right tools to prevent incidents before they happen. 🦺 October was National Safe Work Month, and a chance to strengthen our safety culture even more. Over the month, we hosted 15+ presentations and a Townhall featuring insights from both our team and external experts. Together they covered all aspects of safety - in the office, using technology, and out in the field including some of our lifesaving rules like Electrical Safety and Confined Space Entry. Thanks to our enthusiastic presenters and engaged audience, you make us proud of your commitment to safety at work!

Aquarevo will soon be home to a new Water Recycling Plant (WRP)! 🏗 Last week, The Hon. Sonya Kilkenny, Minister for Planning and Member for Carrum, announced that the contract to design, build and operate Aquarevo WRP has been awarded to Hydroflux Pty Ltd. Aquarevo, in Lyndhurst, is one of Australia’s most water efficient communities, where homes cut drinking water use by up to 70% thanks to recycled and rainwater. 💧 The plant will use an Australian first natural Organica food chain reactor, integrating plants into the treatment process. This innovative design allows the WRP to blend into the landscape as a natural garden! ☘ Set to recycle 52 million litres of wastewater a year, it’ll provide Class A recycled water for toilet flushing, garden irrigation and washing machines – saving precious drinking water for drinking! 🚧 Construction is planned to start in early 2025, with the plant to be operational by late 2026. 🚧 #Infrastructure #Construction #WaterRecyclingPlant

Welcoming Tim Lloyd to our executive leadership team as General Manager Service Delivery. 👋 Tim brings a wealth of experience with over 30 years of experience in utilities and essential infrastructure, including senior roles at AusNet, Thiess and Severn Trent Water. 🔧 Tim will oversee an extensive portfolio of network maintenance and operations, asset performance and resilience, and treatment and recovery services (including water recycling plants). ⚙ We’re excited to have Tim on board to help us deliver the best for our customers, community and environment!