Funding for water conservation projects announced
29 April, 2009The Minister for Water, Tim Holding, has announced $5 million in funding for 21 water conservation projects across Victoria through Round 6 of the Smart Water Fund.
Partnership to promote the sustainable use of the world's freshwater resources
23 April, 2009CSIRO has joined a global network of private and public sector organisations which aims to promote the sustainable, fair and efficient use of the world’s freshwater resources.
Initiative encourages Surf Life Saving Clubs to be water wise
25 March, 2009To help the clubs further communicate the water conservation message, especially to their nippers, Grundfos is offering a bonus for all purchases of Grundfos product over $1000 (ex GST). By sending in a copy of the receipt, Surf Life Saving Clubs can redeem a $500 voucher (redeemable for Grundfos product) to be used at their next fundraising event and a fun ‘nipper pack’ for each of the club's nippers.
Using community grants to improve environmental outcomes
19 March, 2009The Southern Hemisphere’s largest water recycling project is using a community grants program to help grassroots organisations deliver environmental programs in South East Queensland.
Ongoing progress for Hong Kong water mains program
13 March, 2009Black & Veatch has announced that the investigation and design of Stage 4 of the Replacement and Rehabilitation Programme of Water Mains in the New Territories of the Hong Kong SAR is making good progress.
Fires impact water quality long after quenched
09 March, 2009Leading research into the impact of the 2003 Alpine bushfires on water quality suggests the trouble is far from over when the fires are finally out.
Tapping into underground water solutions
20 February, 2009National Water Commissioner Chris Davis has released a Waterlines report on Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) to advance the uptake of this water supply and treatment process.
Beating water losses from evaporation
22 January, 2009In a continent where the evaporation rate is typically four times more than the average annual rainfall — which is declining in any case — limiting the loss of water from farm and station storages is becoming a priority, according to a report released by the Desert Knowledge CRC. The study looks at several of the new methods for lowering evaporation — floating blankets, shade cloth, floating modules and thin layers of a chemical to ‘seal’ the surface.
Councils' water-saving measures pay off
08 January, 2009NSW councils are on their way to saving 10,000 megalitres of water by July 2010, thanks to a $22m joint initiative of the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) and the NSW Water Directorate.
Rainwater harvesting DVD
01 January, 2009A Rainwater Harvesting Guide, designed to inform plumbers, building contractors and interested householders about the principles of rainwater harvesting for household or even commercial building water-saving applications, is now available.
Irrigation modernisation plan
23 December, 2008International professional services company GHD has been engaged to develop an irrigation modernisation plan for one of Australia’s most important irrigation areas.
Saving water key to reducing energy use
17 December, 2008A report by CSIRO and the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) gives a clearer picture of water and energy use in Australia and New Zealand and highlights areas offering potentially significant water and energy savings.
Support program targets business water use
09 December, 2008Following the launch of the T155 campaign which urges Melburnians to reduce average residential consumption to less than 155 L per person per day, a support program has been developed to encourage business to further cut water usage.
Schools save 31 megalitres
04 December, 2008Schools across south-east Melbourne have been able to monitor their water use in real time, and save water in the process of being involved in South East Water’s HydroShare pilot program.
Rainwater storage bladder
01 December, 2008Reo Sac is a reinforced frameless bladder tank for hidden rainwater storage. It fits neatly under a house or decking, using unused space.
