Archive for August, 2012
Sydney Water celebrates tap during World Water Week
It’s World Water Week and Sydney Water is celebrating clean and sustainable tap water. Sydney Water Managing Director Kevin Young said he was proud of the organisation’s water supply, which is among the world’s best. “Our tap water is safe and healthy,” Mr Young said. “We have a rigorous regime where we test for 70 [...]
$100 million water boost for Sydney homes
The NSW Government has approved a $100 million project to provide vital water infrastructure to enable the development of 13,000 new homes Sydney’s north-west. The 14km of water pipelines, two reservoirs, two pumping stations and 10km of pipelines will service residential and land release areas in Box Hill and Schofields. The project was approved by [...]
Sydney Water completes $2.5 million project in Sydney southeast
Sydney Water has invested $2.5 million in ensuring Sydney southeastern areas have a safe and reliable wastewater service, with the completion of repairs to seven maintenance holes on two large wastewater pipes. Sydney Water worked with contractor Water Infrastructure Group to complete the repairs on the pipes, which date back to the 1890s. Sydney Water [...]
$6 million boost for Sydney’s wastewater services
The Government’s commitment to the people of Sydney is continuing with a $6 million Sydney Water project to improve wastewater services across its area of operations. Work is being undertaken on a large wastewater pipe known as the Concord Submain, after work was completed on the Thornleigh, Waverley-Woollahra and East Hills Submains recently. These mains [...]
Sydney Water awarded global honour
This week the International Water Association (IWA) announced a Global Honour Award to Sydney Water for its Critical Water Mains Strategy and Implementation Project. The award will be presented at the 2012 IWA World Water Congress in Busan, Korea in September. “Sydney Water is proud of its world class strategy in maintaining major water mains,” [...]
Sydney Water spends over $1 million in St Ives and Turramurra
Sydney Water is currently spending more than $1 million on water and wastewater infrastructure in St Ives and Turramurra. The comprehensive work includes repairing a large section of wastewater pipe in Garigal National Park, and renewing water mains in The Mall, Turramurra and Cambourne Avenue, St Ives. The work was welcomed by Member for Davidson, [...]
$4.5 million water boost for the Illawarra
The Minister for the Illawarra Greg Pearce said the Government’s commitment to the Illawarra is continuing with $4.5 million investment in water and wastewater infrastructure. Mr Pearce said Sydney Water’s work in the region would ensure a reliable water supply and wastewater services. Crews are currently undertaking a comprehensive program of work including: Renewing a [...]
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