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BoM Data Upload via SWIM

Date: 29-Jun-2017 For those people uploading BoM data via SWIM please remember that for it to be a valid entry ...

Charleville Mini Conference and Taste Test Postponed

Date: 29-Jun-2017 After talking to Russell Hood, our host in Murweh Shire over the weekend we have agreed to put ...

Charleville Water Conference Rescheduled to 27 March 2012

Date: 29-Jun-2017 The South West Queensland Water Conference which was cancelled due to flooding earlier this month has been rescheduled. ...

Court Orders a Fine for Sewer Contamination

Date: 29-Jun-2017 Cairns Regional Council has successfully prosecuted a business that pumped grease and oil directly into the city’s sewerage ...

Excavating and Piling Near Sewers, Stormwater Drains and Water Mains - QDC 1.4

Date: 29-Jun-2017 Plumbing Newsflash #480 was issued to seek public comment on a proposal to mandate the current Non-Mandatory part ...

Expressions of Interest - SWIM Project Officer Position

Date: 29-Jun-2017 Pat Morgan will be leaving qldwater during November to start his medical degree. While it’s a bit premature ...

Finalisation of DERM Requirements for Large Sewage Pump Stations - ERA63

Date: 29-Jun-2017 Environmentally Relevant Activity (ERA) 63 in the Environmental Protection Regulations (EP Regs 2008) includes the operation of large ...

Important Information for SWIM Users

Date: 29-Jun-2017 It has come to our attention that some minor aspects of the formatting of the annual data template ...

Industry Feedback Sought on Changing DERM Requirements for Sewage Pump Stations

Date: 29-Jun-2017 Environmentally Relevant Activity 63 (ERA 63) in the Environmental Protection Regulations (EP Regs 2008) includes the operation of ...

Information from the DERM Greentape Reduction Program

Date: 29-Jun-2017 The DERM Greentape Reduction Program (see E-Flash #123) has created an e-newsletter. To subscribe go to http://www.vision6.com.au/forms/s/852678e/35278/323013.html. The ...

International Acclaim for SEQ Water Grid's Advanced WTP

Date: 29-Jun-2017 The SEQ Water Grid’s leading-edge Luggage Point Advanced Water Treatment Plant has won the 2011 International WateReuse Project ...

IPWEAQ Excellence Awards

Date: 29-Jun-2017 The IPWEAQ Excellence Awards recognises and rewards practitioners within local government and public works who achieve innovation and ...

Jon Black Appointed Director-General of Department of Energy and Water Supply

Date: 29-Jun-2017 Jon Black, former CEO of Unitywater has been appointed as Director-General of the Department of Energy and Water ...

Latest DERM Draft Code of Environmental Compliance & Guidelines for ERA63

Date: 29-Jun-2017 As reported in e Flashes 132 and 150, the industry has been discussing with the DERM practical approaches ...

List of Legislated Reporting and Planning Requirements now on Website

Date: 29-Jun-2017 The list of legislated reporting and planning requirements developed by qldwater has been updated and is now available ...

National Certification Framework for Operators of Potable Water Treatment Facilities

Date: 29-Jun-2017 As announced in e-flash #133, the National Water Commission has contracted Government Skills Australia to undertake a study ...

National Certification Framework for Potable Water Treatment Plant Operators

Date: 29-Jun-2017 The National Water Commission has contracted Government Skills Australia to undertake a study and provide recommendations on a ...

National Workforce Development Fund

Date: 29-Jun-2017 The Australian Government has launched a new $558 million National Workforce Development Fund that will provide support over ...

New qldwater TRG Leadership

Date: 29-Jun-2017 With David Wiskar formally resigning from our Technical Reference Group and taking up a position at NT Power ...

Orica Best of the Best Water Taste Test and Water Conferences

Date: 29-Jun-2017 This year the annual Water Connections Tour is being held in conjunction with a series of Water Mini ...

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