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Big things are happening at Selfs Point! 🚧 The TasWater Alliance is working to future-proof water infrastructure for the inner Hobart region through its sewage treatment plant upgrade. The TasWater Alliance, a partnership between TasWater UGL, and CPB Contractors, plays a crucial role in bringing this vision to life and ensuring a sustainable tomorrow. The upgrade is set to cut nutrient discharge into the Derwent River by 50%, enhancing river health and unlocking capacity for 28,000 new homes. 🌿🏠 Not only is this a win for the #environment, but it’s also bringing thousands of local jobs and generating $1 billion in economic activity for Tasmania! 📈 At UGL, our utilities team is dedicated to ensuring the success of projects like this plant upgrade, where we’re not only connecting infrastructure but also fostering a sustainable, community-focused future. 🌍 💧Learn more about how we’re helping reshape Tasmania’s future here: https://okt.to/WxwUgk #unitewiththeverybest #utilities

Big things are happening at Selfs Point! 🚧 The TasWater Alliance is working to future-proof water infrastructure for the inner Hobart region through its sewage treatment plant upgrade. The TasWater Alliance, a partnership between TasWater UGL, and CPB Contractors, plays a crucial role in bringing this vision to life and ensuring a sustainable tomorrow. The upgrade is set to cut nutrient discharge into the Derwent River by 50%, enhancing river health and unlocking capacity for 28,000 new homes. 🌿🏠 Not only is this a win for the #environment, but it’s also bringing thousands of local jobs and generating $1 billion in economic activity for Tasmania! 📈 At UGL, our utilities team is dedicated to ensuring the success of projects like this plant upgrade, where we’re not only connecting infrastructure but also fostering a sustainable, community-focused future. 🌍 💧Learn more about how we’re helping reshape Tasmania’s future here: https://okt.to/hJxBTi #unitewiththeverybest #utilities

➰Introducing the Selfs Point Sewage Treatment Plant expansion and upgrade for Hobart➰ 📣Our team, as part of a long and successful partnership with TasWater, fellow CIMIC Group Limited company UGL and WSP in Australia, continues to progress the delivery of water infrastructure projects across Tasmania, with the expansion of TasWater’s Selfs Point Sewage Treatment Plant now underway. Part of the TasWater capital works program, known as the Selfs Point Sewer Transformation project, the enhanced Selfs Point treatment facility will set a new standard for environmental stewardship in Tasmania by integrating advanced membrane bioreactor technology that will significantly improve the quality of process wastewater. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/gavwk5-8 Want to hear more about what's happening across CPB Contractors? You can sign up for our mailing list here: https://lnkd.in/g2y8eRJA #CPBtogether #CPBinConstruction

After a year-long collaboration with Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), the effectiveness of WaterUps Tree Reservoirs has been validated. The result highlights significant improvements in tree growth and water reduction approaches compared to traditional watering methods. Observation to DPIE's watering guidelines were followed for the first 4 months: - 48 maintenance visits requiring 480L per tree without WaterUps. - 16 maintenance visits requiring 160L per tree with WaterUps.   The observation highlights the disparity in water usage between trees with, and without WaterUps technology, utilising a significantly lower amount of water compared to those with conventional watering. #westernsydneyinternational #wsi #waterups #wicking

Thrilled to share the groundbreaking results of our collaboration with Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) over the past year. This partnership aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of WaterUps® Tree Reservoirs, and the findings are nothing short of remarkable. Our joint effort revealed that trees equipped with WaterUps® Tree Reservoirs not only showcased superior growth but also demonstrated a more efficient approach to water management when compared to traditional watering methods. By adhering to DPIE's watering guidelines during the initial four months, we observed: - A reduction in maintenance visits from 48 to 16 per tree, highlighting a significant decrease in labor and resources. - A drastic cut in water usage from 480L to just 160L per tree, underscoring WaterUps modular wicking technology's role in promoting water conservation. These findings underscore the stark difference in water usage and maintenance needs between trees utilising WaterUps® modular wicking technology and those dependent on conventional watering methods. Proud to be at the forefront of sustainable greening solutions, this collaboration further validates the efficacy of our innovative modular wicking systems which are all manufactured in Australia from locally sourced recycled faood safe plastics. #westernsydneyinternational #wsi #waterups #wicking

While the Government's new Local Water Done Well policy is still in development, we're already collaborating with councils across the Wellington region to explore options for a joint water services delivery plan. Given the number of people that travel in and out of our district each day, it makes sense for us to put our heads together to see if we can come up with a plan that will benefit our respective communities equally. Although our three waters infrastructure is in relatively good shape here on the Kāpiti Coast, we're still facing similar cost pressures of ageing infrastructure and the need for ongoing investment in our drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater networks. We have some tough decisions to make on how to fully fund our three water operating costs moving forward. That's why our Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024–34 consultation document asks, "how should Council fund the increased cost to deliver Three Water Services?" Let us know your thoughts at https://lnkd.in/gZspTkUP by midnight on Sunday 28 April. #Kapiti #KapitiCoast #LocalGovernmentNZ #WellingtonRegion #threewaters

🌊 Wessex Water to Upgrade Wellington Treatment Plant to Support New Housing Developments 🏗️ Wessex Water has announced an £18 million upgrade to the Wellington sewage treatment works in Tonedale, paving the way for substantial new housing projects while ensuring environmental standards remain high. This initiative is part of a wider commitment to enhancing water quality and managing storm overflows across the region. Key highlights: 🔹 Increased capacity to support growing community needs. 🔹 Nutrient reduction efforts to improve water quality and protect the environment. 🔹 Engagement with the local community to ensure transparency and collaboration throughout the project. This project highlights Wessex Water’s commitment to sustainable growth and water management in the region. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/darXd7dE #WessexWater #Wellington #WaterTreatment #Infrastructure #EnvironmentalSustainability #HousingExpansion #WaterQuality #StormOverflow #CommunityEngagement #SustainableDevelopment #CleanWater #GreenInfrastructure #FutureReady #UrbanPlanning #PublicUtilities #WastewaterManagement #EcoFriendly #BuildingForTheFuture #NutrientReduction #WaterConservation #ClimateResilience #ResponsibleGrowth #CleanRivers

Last month we joined the Norfolk Water Strategy Programme in publishing a Business Case for a Norfolk Water Fund. As part of the launch I was delighted to join the other partners in presenting the Business Case on their webinar, which can be viewed on WRE’s YouTube channel (link in comment).   So what is the Norfolk Water Fund? The Norfolk Water Fund is a new initiative, backed by a partnership between Norfolk County Council, Anglian Water Services, The Nature Conservancy, and Water Resources East , and aims to invest £30 million in nature-based solutions (NbS) to address water scarcity, water quality, and flood risk management challenges in Norfolk.    The business case shows that every £1 invested in NbS could generate £6.70 in benefits, including improved water resources, enhanced habitats for wildlife, and support for housing growth while preserving the environment. The fund will focus on implementing projects to reduce water runoff through interventions like leaky ponds and soil management measures. This initiative aims to position Norfolk as a global leader in collaborative water management. It is supported by The Nature Conservancy and will be a pilot project in Europe, with plans to expand and refine over the next 18 months. Initial funding support of £1.2 million is being sought, along with participation from farmers and landowners interested in NbS delivery.   Dr Robin Price, Director of Quality and the Environment, guest panel speaker said;   “We have recently submitted plans for a £9bn investment programme for our region for the period through to 2030, of which almost half will be directly used to protect, restore and enhance the environment. We have taken ‘nature-first’ approach when developing our investment plans, looking to invest in nature-based solutions for nutrient reduction, drought resilience, natural flood risk management and storm overflow treatment, as we recognised the much wider benefits these solutions bring. We’re really excited at the opportunity to combine our funding with that of others through the Norfolk Water Fund programme to ensure that we can collectively go further, faster to have the maximum benefit for the environment.”   Download the Business Case and Prospectus on the Norfolk Water Strategy Programme page of the WRE website . #norfolkwaterfund #innovation #GetRiverPositive #waterresources #watersecurity

We're excited to share our strategic focus areas as outlined in our latest business plan. 1. Policy and Regulation: We're committed to advancing the development of a national Rainwater Harvesting Policy, as well as engaging in reviews of AS3500, NCC2025, and BASIX. 2. Communication and Engagement: A new website is on the way to better connect with our community and stakeholders. 3. Industry Advocacy and Networking: Join us at our annual industry event during the Irrigation Australia Conference in Sydney on September 3rd! For a deeper dive into our strategic goals, read the full Business Plan at the link below #RainwaterHarvesting #Sustainability #IndustryAdvocacy #Networking #PolicyAndRegulation

Ever wondered what happens after you flush? 💧 At Dorset Council, our wastewater team works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep things flowing smoothly for our residents, while protecting our beautiful environment 🌿✨ From maintaining sewage assets and pipelines to reducing pollution in watercourses, their work helps make Dorset a cleaner, greener place. It’s not just about pipes and septic tanks – it’s about improving our infrastructure for today and future-proofing it for tomorrow. Whether it’s fixing ageing systems or embracing new technologies, every day brings a new challenge, and our team is ready to meet it head-on. Hear from our passionate colleagues about why they love what they do and how their work helps preserve Dorset for future generations. 🌎 “The environment is our duty to protect, and it’s so rewarding to know we’re making a difference.” Feeling inspired to make a different for Dorset? Check out our current vacancies 👉 #CleanerGreenerDorset #TeamDorset #Wastewater