Author Archive: Sydney Water
Life of a regional technician in the 1990s
I started at the ‘Water Board’ in December 1989 as a temp in Water Resources at West Ryde were. I was sampling the catchment areas. This was when we actually looked after the dams and receiving waters. Then I won a permanent position in February 1990 in the Water Reticulation team at West Ryde. In [...]
First wastewater installation for $20 million Cowan scheme
Property owners in Cowan are one step closer to connecting to the $20 million Cowan Wastewater Scheme with work now underway to install wastewater equipment on their properties. Sydney Water’s General Manager of Infrastructure Delivery, Ian Payne was joined today by Member for Hornsby, Matt Kean and Mayor of Hornsby Shire Council, Steve Russell at [...]
Importance of Safety at Sydney Water
The above photo was taken during a time I was acting Logistics Officer for Civil Delivery, South West Depot. I acted in the role from July 2008 to January 2011 and loved the experience and knowledge I received during that period. On this day, a group of us from various departments within Sydney Water were [...]
Another Tank Stream experience
My partner and I went on the Tank Stream tour. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience, it was most professional, very well organised and provided a great opportunity to see one of the main reasons why Sydney is where it is. These pictures below, I took on the day, it is the best I could [...]
Sydney Water renews mains in Hurstville
Sydney Water is investing $190,000 in renewing water mains in Hurstville to ensure a reliable local water supply. The work will take place on Moore Street and is expected to be finished in June. Sydney Water Managing Director Kevin Young said the investment is part of a broader $177.3 million spend across Sydney Water’s water [...]
Life at the head office in the 80s
I started in February 1985 with the Electrical Design Branch. We were located in the Capital Centre which was part of the Hilton Hotel building. After a couple of years we moved back to head office. The tea ladies were still operating then and the social club was also great. Used to be able to [...]
Government delivers on $32 million Warriewood upgrade
Minister for Finance and Services Greg Pearce has announced a $32 million upgrade to the Warriewood Wastewater Treatment Plant is complete. Mr Pearce said the upgrade was vital to meet the long term population growth expected in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. “Warriewood Wastewater Treatment Plant serves an area of 25 square kilometres taking in Palm Beach, [...]
Environmental leaders of the future
Residents from Leumeah, Abbotsford and Gosford are making our environment a better place these school holidays by educating visitors at Taronga Zoo about sustainability as part of Sydney Water Zoo month. Shannan Trimble, Tahlia Devine and Ryan Adamson are three teenagers involved in Taronga Zoo’s Youth at the Zoo (YATZ) volunteer program and have been [...]
Sydney Water spends $170,000 in South Wentworthville
Sydney Water is investing $170,000 in renewing water mains in South Wentworthville to ensure a reliable local water supply. In the coming months work will start on Chelmsford Road and is expected to be finished in June. The renewal work was welcomed by Member for Parramatta, Dr Geoff Lee. “We are pleased Sydney Water is [...]
Sydney Water and Bear Cottage share a day at the Zoo
Sydney Water was delighted to give 15 children and family members from Bear Cottage the chance to experience Taronga Zoo today. Hosted by Sydney Water, the Bear Cottage families attended the zoo for a day of fun filled activities, including visiting the Sustainable House at Backyard to Bush and an encounter with the reptiles. Sydney [...]
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