Across Australia, many urban water facilities are being upgraded, expanded, or constructed as greenfield sites in response to increasing population demands and the growing need for sustainable water management. A key focus of these developments is the move towards tertiary treatment standards, enabling the safe and effective reuse of recycled water for environmental flows, on-site processes, and the irrigation of parks and sporting fields.
AWMA continues to support this process, playing a critical role in delivering custom-engineered water control solutions. In fact, the majority of water treated in Australian cities passes through AWMA water control infrastructure.
In a recent example, AWMA was engaged by an urban water delivery team to supply tailored penstocks, stopboards, and flap gates for a treatment plant undergoing refurbishment. The penstocks and stopboards were integral for isolating various process areas for maintenance and inspection purposes, while the flap gate was installed to prevent backflow during storm events.
The Project Manager leading the works shared his experience:
The completion date for manufacture was originally set for January 2025. However, it soon became clear the penstocks were on the critical path and needed to be installed by December 2024. To meet this requirement, the AWMA team meticulously planned every step, from the design phase through to manufacture, testing, and delivery, ensuring there were no delays and keeping us informed throughout the process. As a result, all deliveries were completed by November, giving us confidence that installation would be as scheduled. Despite various challenges, AWMA demonstrated the ability to handle significant projects with short lead times. Their commitment to teamwork, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality outcomes was most valuable to us.”
Additionally, “AWMA's ability to adapt to our evolving needs and maintain open communication throughout the project was instrumental in our success. The high-quality products and solutions they provided have significantly enhanced our operations.”
"AWMA's dedication to excellence and their proactive approach were truly commendable."
Projects like these play a critical role in supporting the needs of urban water extensions. They are required to enhance the performance, efficiency, and environmental compliance of water management systems.
