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Grahamstown Dam Fact Sheet the Hunter’S Largest Drinking Water Storage, a Critical Supply System for Hunter Water Customers
Grahamstown Dam Fact Sheet The Hunter’s largest drinking water storage, a critical supply system for Hunter Water customers. Grahamstown Dam is the Hunter’s largest estuarine salt water from the upstream fresh drinking water storage, holding up to 182,000 water and to control the upstream water level. million litres of water! It provides around half At the Balikera Pump Station the water is raised of the drinking water used by Hunter Water’s 15m and then continues to travel along the customers, but this can be much more in times canal and tunnel to Grahamstown Dam. of drought and when demand is high in summer. Hunter Water monitors water quality in the Grahamstown Dam is an off-river storage Williams River for nutrients before transferring that was formed by building an embankment water to Grahamstown Dam. Like most across the outlet of what used to be the Australian rivers, the Williams River is highly Grahamstown Moors between Raymond variable in flow and water quality. These are Terrace and Medowie. Construction began assessed against pumping rules to minimise in 1955 and was completed in 1965. the nutrient load transferred to the dam. The storage capacity of the dam was increased Grahamstown Water by 50% in 2005. The works involved construction Treatment Plant of a larger spillway at Irrawang and discharge Water stored in Grahamstown Dam is pumped channel under the Pacific Highway. to Grahamstown Water Treatment Plant at Tomago. All water from Grahamstown Dam is Grahamstown Dam’s Drinking fully treated before distribution to customers. Water Catchment Safe, high quality drinking water begins with On a 40°C day healthy drinking water catchments. -
Dungog Area Birding Route
Hunter Region of NSW–Barrington Southern Slopes 5 CHICHESTER DAM 7 UPPER ALLYN RIVER There are several picnic areas available The Upper Allyn River rainforests start and also toilet facilities. Walking the 10km past the junction of Allyn River road between the first picnic areas and Road and Salisbury Gap Road (and those further down below the dam wall 40km from East Gresford). Here you can be very productive. will find many locations that offer There are generally not many water birds good birdwatching opportunities. Dungog on the dam but cormorants, egrets and Noisy Pitta (in summer), Superb coot are the more common. Hoary- Lyrebird, Eastern Whipbird and headed Grebe, Black Swan and White-browed and Large-billed Musk Duck are also possible. Scrubwren can easily be seen. Area Birding You won’t miss the bell-like Check the fig trees for pigeons and calls of the Bell Miner bowerbirds. The roads are good for colony in the vicinity. The dam finding Wonga Pigeons, and if you area is secured overnight by Powerful Owl are lucky, an Emerald Dove. Route a locked gate and opening There are several places worth checking along Allyn hours are: River Forest Road, particularly at the river crossings. HUNTER REGION 8am to 4pm – Mon to Fri Allyn River Forest Park and the nearby White Rock 8.30am to 4.30pm – Sat & Sun Camping Area are also recommended, and there Rufous Fantail is the possibility of finding a Sooty Owl at night and a Paradise Riflebird by day. Note that these sites 6 BLUE GUM LOOP TRAIL Barrington This popular 3.5km loop track starts from the Williams River are often crowded during school holidays and public Southern Slopes picnic area which lies 500m to the east of the end of the holiday weekends. -
Regional Climate Projections: Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast Region of New South Wales
TECHNICAL REPORT 2 • JULY 2015 RegionalTECHNICAL Climate REPORT Projections 2 • JULY 2015 TECHNICAL REPORT 2 • JULY 2015 Regional Climate Projections: Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast Region of New South Wales A This report was prepared for the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy This report has been funded through the Australian Government’s Biodiversity Fund Author: Dr Karen Blackmore, School of Design, Communication and Information Technology Newcastle Innovation (The University of Newcastle) Enquires to: Hunter & Central Coast Regional Environmental Management Strategy c/o- Environment Division Hunter Councils Inc. PO Box 3137 THORNTON NSW 2322 Phone: (02) 4978 4020 Email: [email protected] © HCCREMS (2015) ISBN: Suggested bibliographic citation: HCCREMS 2015: A review of Regional Climate Projections for the Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast Region of New South Wales, HCCREMS. Disclaimer: This document has been compiled in good faith, exercising all due care and attention. Hunter Councils Inc and the author do not accept responsibility for inaccurate or incomplete information. Readers should seek professional advice when applying information to their specific circumstances Copyright: This work is copyright. It may be produced in whole or in part for study or training purposes subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgement of the source. It is not intended for commercial sale or use. Reproduction for purposes other than those listed above requires written permission from the authors. TECHNICAL REPORT 2 • JULY 2015 Regional Climate Projections Contents 1. Executive summary ..................................................................................................5 1.1. Review of historical climate data and reference periods ...................................................5 1.2. Review and validation of 2009 regional climate projections ..............................................5 1.3. -
Appendix D: Principal Power Stations in Australia
D Appendix D––Principal power stations in Australia 1.1 See table on next page 142 BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE Principal Power Stations in Australia State Name Operator Plant Type Primary Fuel Year of Capacity Commissioning (MW) NSW Eraring Eraring Energy Steam Black coal 1982-84 2,640.0 NSW Bayswater Macquarie Generation Steam Black coal 1982-84 2,640.0 NSW Liddell Macquarie Generation Gas turbines Oil products 1988 50.0 Macquarie Generation Steam Black coal 1971-73 2,000.0 NSW Vales Point B Delta Electricity Steam Black coal 1978 1,320.0 NSW Mt Piper Delta Electricity Steam Black coal 1992-93 1,320.0 NSW Wallerawang C Delta Electricity Steam Black coal 1976-80 1,000.0 NSW Munmorah Delta Electricity Steam Black coal 1969 600.0 NSW Shoalhaven Eraring Energy Pump storage Water 1977 240.0 NSW Smithfield Sithe Energies Combined cycle Natural gas 1997 160.0 NSW Redbank National Power Steam Black coal 2001 150.0 NSW Blowering Snowy Hydro Hydro Water 1969 80.0 APPENDIX D––PRINCIPAL POWER STATIONS IN AUSTRALIA 143 NSW Hume NSW Eraring Energy Hydro Water 1957 29.0 NSW Tumut 1 Snowy Hydro Hydro Water 1973 1,500.0 NSW Murray 1 Snowy Hydro Hydro Water 1967 950.0 NSW Murray 2 Snowy Hydro Hydro Water 1969 550.0 NSW Tumut 2 Snowy Hydro Hydro Water 1959 329.6 NSW Tumut 3 Snowy Hydro Hydro Water 1962 286.4 NSW Guthega Snowy Hydro Hydro Water 1955 60.0 VIC Loy Yang A Loy Yang Power Steam Brown coal 1984-87 2,120.0 VIC Hazelwood Hazelwood Power Steam Brown coal 1964-71 1,600.0 Partnership VIC Yallourn W TRU Energy Steam Brown coal 1973-75 1,480.0 1981-82 -
NZMT-Energy-Report May 2021.Pdf
Acknowledgements We would like to thank Monica Richter (World Wide Fund for Nature and the Science Based Targets Initiative), Anna Freeman (Clean Energy Council), and Ben Skinner and Rhys Thomas (Australian Energy Council) for kindly reviewing this report. We value the input from these reviewers but note the report’s findings and analysis are those of ClimateWorks Australia. We also thank the organisations listed for reviewing and providing feedback on information about their climate commitments and actions. This report is part of a series focusing on sectors within the Australian economy. Net Zero Momentum Tracker – an initiative of ClimateWorks Australia with the Monash Sustainable Development Institute – demonstrates progress towards net zero emissions in Australia. It brings together and evaluates climate action commitments made by Australian businesses, governments and other organisations across major sectors. Sector reports from the project to date include: property, banking, superannuation, local government, retail, transport, resources and energy. The companies assessed by the Net Zero Momentum Tracker represent 61 per cent of market capitalisation in the ASX200, and are accountable for 61 per cent of national emissions. Achieving net zero emissions prior to 2050 will be a key element of Australia’s obligations under the Paris Agreement on climate (UNFCCC 2015). The goal of the agreement is to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and to strive for 1.5 degrees. 2 Overall, energy sector commitments are insufficient for Australia to achieve a Paris-aligned SUMMARY transition to net zero. Australia’s energy sector This report finds none of the companies assessed are fully aligned with the Paris climate goals, and must accelerate its pace of most fall well short of these. -
Draft Lower Hunter Water Security Plan
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Draft Lower Hunter Water Security Plan August 2021 Published by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment dpie.nsw.gov.au Title: Draft Lower Hunter Water Security Plan First published: August 2021 Department reference number: PUB21/464 Cover image: Image courtesy of Destination NSW. The Riverlink building on the banks of the Hunter River, Maitland. © State of New South Wales through Department of Planning, Industry and Environment 2021. You may copy, distribute, display, download and otherwise freely deal with this publication for any purpose provided you attribute the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment as the owner. However, you must obtain permission if you wish to charge others for access to the publication (other than at cost); include the publication in advertising or a product for sale; modify the publication; or republish the publication on a website. You may freely link to the publication on a departmental website. Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing (August 2021) and may not be accurate, current or complete. The State of New South Wales (including the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment), the author and the publisher take no responsibility, and will accept no liability, for the accuracy, currency, reliability or correctness of any information included in the document (including material provided by third parties). Readers should make their own inquiries and rely on their own advice when making decisions related to material contained in this publication. 2 Department of Planning, Industry and Environment | Draft Lower Hunter Water Security Plan Acknowledgment of Country The NSW Government acknowledges Aboriginal people as Australia’s first people practising the oldest living culture on earth and as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waters across NSW. -
Volume One 2011.DOCX
New South Wales Auditor-General’s Report | Financial Audit | Volumefocusing Four 2011 on Electricity New South Wales Auditor-General’s Report Financial Audit Volume Four 2011 focusing on Electricity Professional people with purpose Making the people of New South Wales proud of the work we do. Level 15, 1 Margaret Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia t +61 2 9275 7100 f +61 2 9275 7200 e [email protected] office hours 8.30 am–5.00 pm audit.nsw.gov.au The role of the Auditor-General GPO Box 12 The roles and responsibilities of the Auditor- Sydney NSW 2001 General, and hence the Audit Office, are set out in the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983. Our major responsibility is to conduct financial or ‘attest’ audits of State public The Legislative Assembly The Legislative Council sector agencies’ financial statements. Parliament House Parliament House Sydney NSW 2000 Sydney NSW 2000 We also audit the Total State Sector Accounts, a consolidation of all agencies’ accounts. Pursuant to the Public Finance and Audit Act 1983, Financial audits are designed to add credibility I present Volume Four of my 2011 report. to financial statements, enhancing their value to end-users. Also, the existence of such audits provides a constant stimulus to agencies to ensure sound financial management. Peter Achterstraat Auditor-General Following a financial audit the Office issues 2 November 2011 a variety of reports to agencies and reports periodically to parliament. In combination these reports give opinions on the truth and fairness of financial statements, and comment on agency compliance with certain laws, regulations and Government directives. -
Robust Optimisation of Urban Drought Security for an Uncertain Climate
Robust optimisation of urban drought security- for an uncertain climate Final Report Mohammad Mortazavi-Naeini, George Kuczera, Anthony S. Kiem, Benjamin Henley, Brendan Berghout and Emma Turner Robust optimisation of urban drought security for an uncertain climate University of Newcastle AUTHORS Mohammad Mortazavi-Naeini (University of Newcastle) George Kuczera (University of Newcastle) Anthony S. Kiem (University of Newcastle) Benjamin Henley (University of Newcastle) Brendan Berghout (Hunter Water Corporation) Emma Turner (Hunter Water Corporation) Published by the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility ISBN: 978-1-925039-68-9 NCCARF Publication 97/13 © 2013 University of Newcastle This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the copyright holder. Please cite this report as: Mortazavi, M, Kuczera, G, Kiem, AS, Henley, B, Berghout, B,Turner, E, 2013 Robust optimisation of urban drought security for an uncertain climate. National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility, Gold Coast, pp.74. Acknowledgement This work was carried out with financial support from the Australian Government (Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency) and the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. The role of NCCARF is to lead the research community in a national interdisciplinary effort to generate the information needed by decision-makers in government, business and in vulnerable sectors and communities to manage the risk of climate change impacts. Disclaimer The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth or NCCARF, and neither the Commonwealth nor NCCARF accept responsibility for information or advice contained herein. -
Scheme 1 Updated 10.01.19
Universal Water Recycling EVERY DROP COUNTS UWR SCHEME 1 Presented By: Joe Taranto Universal Water Recycling 37 Moon Mountain Drive, Mount View NSW 2325 [email protected] www.uwr.com.au copyright c 2013 Joe Taranto [email protected] UWR U n i v e r s a l Wa t e r R e c y c l i n g “Scheme 1” “The Hunter Bayswater Recycling Water Scheme” This optimum Sustainable Water Recycling Project, I believe with a passion, is the most viable solution for ‘“The Lower Hunter Water Plan.” If we combine Scheme 1 and 2 together it will be a solution to drought proof the majority of the Hunter, it will then be of State and National Importance. Servicing communities, agriculture, industries and the environment for the next century.’ 2 copyright c 2013 Joe Taranto UWR U n i v e r s a l Wa t e r R e c y c l i n g Index Page 4 Executive Summary Page 6 Schematic Sketch of THBRWS. Page 7 Subsea HDPE 22klm Pipeline Route. Page 8 Volumes of Water the Lower Hunter Uses. Page 9 Water Recycling Page 10 Water Banking plus Financial Projections Page 11 Vision. Page 12 Water Restrictions. Advanced Water Treatment Plants (AWTP) Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Method to Dispose of Saline Water Page 13 Reservoirs, Information Page 14 Method to determine cost of an AWTP. Page 15 Origin Energy Quote Page 16 Questions regarding THBRWS Page 18 Questions regarding the Emergency Desalination Option Page 18 Quotes and statements Page 19 Emergency Desalination overview Page 20 Transfer cost per Megalitre and Per Kilolitre Page 21 Method to Obtain WTP Page 21 Water Extraction and Pumping Costs from the Hunter River. -
Privatisation in NSW: a Timeline and Key Sources
Number 2/May 2017 Privatisation in NSW: a timeline and key sources 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 2 2. Timeline ................................................................................................................. 5 Privatised government enterprises ......................................................................... 5 Privatisations in NSW, proceeds and numbers ..................................................... 10 3. NSW ..................................................................................................................... 10 Parliament ............................................................................................................ 10 Department of Premier and Cabinet ..................................................................... 11 Treasury ............................................................................................................... 12 Land and Property Information ............................................................................. 12 Transport for NSW ................................................................................................ 13 Infrastructure NSW ............................................................................................... 13 Audit Office of New South Wales .......................................................................... 13 4. Council of Australian Governments ................................................................ -
Managing Our Energy Transition
Managing our energy transition Keynote speaker: The Hon. Matt Kean MP, NSW Minister for Energy and Environment Friday, 7 June 2019, 12.00pm to 2.00pm Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney MAJOR SPONSORS www.ceda.com.au agenda 11.30am Registrations 12.00pm Welcome Lee Kelly State Director NSW/ACT, CEDA 12.05pm Introduction Andrew Mansour Partner, Sector Leader, Power & Utilities, Allens 12.10pm Keynote address The Hon. Matt Kean MP NSW Minister for Energy and Environment 12.22pm Lunch 12.55pm Introduction Andrew Mansour Partner, Sector Leader, Power & Utilities, Allens 1.00pm Paul Italiano Chief Executive Officer TransGrid 1.20pm Rosemary Sinclair AM Chief Executive Officer Energy Consumers Australia 1.40pm Q&A session 1.55pm Vote of thanks Bernard Norton Head of Power Grids, ABB Australia 2.00pm Close . sponsor Major Sponsor ABB Australia ABB is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 136,000 employees. With more than four decades at the forefront of digital technologies, we are a leader in digitally connected and enabled industrial equipment and systems, with an installed base of more than 70,000 control systems connecting 70 million devices. We start with the best people, engineering expertise and over a century of knowledge and know-how of electrification and process control in mines. Our team then provides integrated products, services and solutions to help mining and mineral processing customers optimize their power and productivity resulting in increased availability and lower lifetime investment costs. -
ERC0274-Mandatory PFR Final Determination EMBARGOED
Australian Energy Market Commission RULE DETERMINATION RULE NATIONAL ELECTRICITY AMENDMENT (MANDATORY PRIMARY FREQUENCY RESPONSE) RULE 2020 PROPONENTS AEMO Dr. Peter Sokolowski 26 MARCH 2020 Australian Energy Rule determination Market Commission Mandatory PFR 26 March 2020 INQUIRIES Australian Energy Market Commission PO Box A2449 Sydney South NSW 1235 E [email protected] T (02) 8296 7800 F (02) 8296 7899 Reference: ERC0274 CITATION AEMC, Mandatory primary frequency response, Rule determination, 26 March 2020 ABOUT THE AEMC The AEMC reports to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) through the COAG Energy Council. We have two functions. We make and amend the national electricity, gas and energy retail rules and conduct independent reviews for the COAG Energy Council. This work is copyright. The Copyright Act 1968 permits fair dealing for study, research, news reporting, criticism and review. Selected passages, tables or diagrams may be reproduced for such purposes provided acknowledgement of the source is included. Australian Energy Rule determination Market Commission Mandatory PFR 26 March 2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC or Commission) has made a more preferable final rule to require all scheduled and semi-scheduled generators in the National Electricity Market (NEM) to support the secure operation of the power system by responding automatically to changes in power system frequency. An increase in the provision of primary frequency response (PFR) from generators will improve the security of the national electricity system for the benefits of consumers and will give the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) greater confidence that it is maintaining the power system in a secure operating state.