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Hunter Water has completed its renewable energy initiative at Balickera Water Pump Station, receiving its first solar power.

Largest renewable energy project powers water in the Hunter

Hunter Water has completed its renewable energy initiative at Balickera Water Pump Station, receiving the first electricity from its biggest solar PV installation, which is helping power the station’s large pumps and other critical water supply assets. Read More

Chris EdwardsOctober 1, 2024, 11:36 amOctober 1, 2024

Hunter Water is rolling out new leak detection technologies to reduce leakage from its water system for improved network efficiency.

Finding and fixing leaks to enhance network efficiency

Hunter Water is rolling out a range of new leak detection technologies in its continued effort to evolve the way it delivers services to the region. Reducing leakage from its water system is essential for ensuring the region’s water security. Read More

Chris EdwardsSeptember 19, 2024, 7:47 amSeptember 19, 2024

Lower Hunter water security through desalination

The NSW Government has green-lit the construction of a seawater desalination plant in Belmont, a pivotal step toward bolstering water security in the region for generations to come. Read More

Chris EdwardsSeptember 13, 2024, 8:26 amSeptember 13, 2024

$1.89 million provided to deliver natural hazards tech solutions

A company developing novel technology to monitor and forecast potentially toxic blue-green algae blooms in NSW waterways is among 10 NSW companies to receive funding support through the $1.89 million Natural Hazards Technology Program (NHTP). Read More

Chris EdwardsSeptember 9, 2024, 10:49 amSeptember 9, 2024

NSW welcomes findings into local water utilities funding models

The NSW Government welcomes the findings of a detailed review into the funding arrangements for local water utilities across the state, ensuring they are financially equipped to continue providing critical water and sewerage services to regional communities. Read More

Chris EdwardsAugust 2, 2024, 12:52 pmAugust 1, 2024

Hunter Water has significantly enhanced the reliability of water supply infrastructure, installing a three-kilometre water trunk main in Black Hill.

Hunter Water doubles water supply with trunkmain duplication

Hunter Water has significantly enhanced the reliability of the water supply infrastructure by installing a three-kilometre water trunk main in Black Hill. Read More

Chris EdwardsJuly 3, 2024, 12:56 pmJune 27, 2024

How fast does surface water support groundwater recharge?

A new study from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Monash University and The University of Newcastle has presented almost 100,000 estimates of groundwater recharge rates across Australia, by far the largest known database of its kind. Read More

Chris EdwardsApril 29, 2024, 1:50 pmApril 29, 2024

When it comes to minimal community impact, trenchless technologies are often sought after. That was the case when Interflow came on board for a challenging project.

Titeflow supports trenchless technology in projects

When it comes to minimal community impact, trenchless technology is often sought after. That was the case when Interflow came on board for a challenging project. Read More

Chris EdwardsApril 2, 2024, 7:26 amMarch 5, 2024

Hunter Water reaches scent-sational milestone in Toronto WWTW

Hunter Water is investing over $10 million to upgrade the Toronto Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) to safely and reliably meet local population growth, reduce odour and protect the environment. Read More

Chris EdwardsMarch 29, 2024, 10:43 amMarch 27, 2024

Pumped hydro coming to Upper Hunter

WaterNSW has awarded a development agreement to Upper Hunter Hydro (UHH) to investigate two large pumped hydro projects capable of storing more than 1000 MW for 8-12 hours – as much power as one million household batteries. Read More

Chris EdwardsFebruary 28, 2024, 7:15 amFebruary 28, 2024

Community panel convenes to shape Hunter Water’s future

A representative community panel has convened to help shape the future services provided by Hunter Water to the end of the decade, with indicative prices between 2025 and 2030 shared at Saturday’s forum to inform the panel’s deliberative process. Read More

Hunter WaterFebruary 6, 2024, 2:30 pmFebruary 5, 2024

Newcastle

Largest renewable energy project powers water in the Hunter

Finding and fixing leaks to enhance network efficiency

Lower Hunter water security through desalination

$1.89 million provided to deliver natural hazards tech solutions

NSW welcomes findings into local water utilities funding models

Hunter Water doubles water supply with trunkmain duplication

How fast does surface water support groundwater recharge?

Titeflow supports trenchless technology in projects

Hunter Water reaches scent-sational milestone in Toronto WWTW

Pumped hydro coming to Upper Hunter

Community panel convenes to shape Hunter Water’s future

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