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Enter VTM Valves’ Monster Giveaway/Getaway Promotion
Setup an account at VTM Valves and spend a minimum of $500+GST before 5pm on 30th June 2019, to go into the draw on 12th July 2019
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Happy World Plumbing Day 2019
The Plumbing industry plays a major role in the health and safety of modern society. Albert...
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Jetter Injuries and Valentines Day
Jetter Injuries Increasing Jetter Injuries This year has started poorly with the large amount of...
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Protecting Sydney’s water security: Desalination plant activated
To secure Sydney’s water supply during the drought, Sydney Water has today confirmed with the Sydney Desalination Plant that the plant is re-starting operations.
Today total dam storage levels have fallen below 60%, following a record dry spell over 2018. That’s the Metropolitan Plan trigger for re-starting the plant.
The plant has delivered water into Sydney Water’s water network before, from 2010 to 2012, in response to the Millennium drought.
Sydney Desalination Plant’s Chief Executive Officer, Keith Davies, said the plant will help ease the strain on Sydney’s water supply.
Fatbergs can happen in Sydney
Sydney residents are being reminded about the impact of ‘fatbergs’ following the shocking vision overnight of a 64 metre-long fatberg found in a UK sewer. Watch the footage Fatbergs can cost millions to remove each year.This...
Read MoreFemale Leader Awarded for Achievements as a Business Woman in the Construction Industry
Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) executive director Penny Cornah has been awarded the ADCO Constructions Award for Achievement as a Business Woman at the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Queensland Awards
Read MoreVictoria building smarter, more energy efficient homes
The Victorian Government has announced three building companies will develop energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable homes for sale in Melbourne’s high-growth suburbs. Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio has recently...
Read MoreCall for shake-up of Australia’s residential solar water heating industry
Australians require access to better quality and more reasonably-priced solar hot water systems if uptake is to increase, according to Murdoch University senior lecturer Dr Tania Urmee. A paper published by a research team led...
Read MoreTradies urged to protect their hearing against risk of permanent hearing loss from industrial noise
Tradies across the country are at risk of developing permanent hearing loss due to noise hazards on the job. Tradies are being urged to listen to the latest guidelines on how to protect their hearing health. It’s as simple as wearing hearing protection devices – at work and during leisure time.
Read MoreSeptember 2013 Newsletter
New Month, New Survey! PlumbNews and PlumbViews summary, new links added to the site for September, Wanted postings and more!
Read MoreTHE RIGHT PE-X FOR YOU
PE-X piping has revolutionised the way potable water can be delivered but with such a vast array of products on the market – how do you decide which system to use? Plumbing Connection takes a closer look at the market and the products available
Read MoreWastewater system upgrades for the Sutherland Shire
Minister for Finance and Services Andrew Constance has today announced plans to improve wastewater systems in Kurnell and nearby areas after issues experienced by customers last month. Following a period of heavy rain over the weekend of 29 and 30 June, the vacuum wastewater system malfunctioned due to high volumes of stormwater entering the system
Read MoreJuly 2013 eNewsletter
This month I’m preparing for another marathon with my wife Kay and daughter Sophia.
Please read inside for information on how you can help us raise money for Can Too / Cure Cancer Australia.
Update for customers in Kurnell, Sylvania Waters, Bonnet Bay and Bundeena
You may have seen or heard about the recent situation in Kurnell, Sylvania Waters, Bonnet Bay and Bundeena. Late Monday, the vacuum sewerage system that serves those areas malfunctioned due to flooding and stormwater as a result of the heavy rain we’ve been experiencing over the last week. Unfortunately, some customers have been impacted by
Read MoreLegionella Webinar Recording
A recording of “Legionella: An Update for Building Operators, Engineers, and Water Treaters” can be viewed free of charge at www.hcinfo.com. The webinar was presented by Matt Freije on May 16th.
Freije discussed current issues related to Legionnaires’ disease prevention, ASHRAE 188P, HACCP water plans, and Legionnaires’ related lawsuits.
