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February 2010
- A cleaner energy future for Melbourne Water
The Brumby Labor Government has welcomed the announcement that power company AGL has won a contract to supply Melbourne Water with renewable electricity for the next 15 years. - Setting the record straight on Sugarloaf pipe flows
There have been some misleading claims made about the operation of the Sugarloaf Pipeline since it was officially connected. Here are some facts. - Sugarloaf Pipeline to boost Melbourne’s water supplies
Water from the Sugarloaf Pipeline has started flowing into Melbourne’s reservoirs five months ahead of schedule, providing the biggest single boost to the city’s water supply system in more than a quarter of a century.
January 2010
- Sugarloaf grants start delivering for Murrindindi
- Sugarloaf grants start delivering for Yarra Valley
- Pipeline a lifeline in the event of fire
December 2009
- Pipeline project works through holiday period (PDF, 98kb)
- Alliance joins Shire in $800,000 road upgrade (PDF, 96kb)
- Pipeline works at Goulburn River near completion (PDF, 153kb)
November 2009
- First power boosts the pipeline project (PDF, 127kb)
- Football club wins as pipeline nears completion (PDF, 136kb)
October 2009
- Waterway reinstatement results are good (PDF, 254kb)
- Alliance donations help communities celebrate (PDF, 120kb)
- Pipeline replanting boosts disability jobs (PDF, 205kb)
- Alliance supports Womindjeka Day (PDF, 75kb)
- Alliance boosts Bendigo business (PDF, 113kb)
- Alliance releases striped legless lizard back into wild (PDF, 79kb)
- Sugarloaf Reservoir chute marks another milestone (PDF, 201kb)
- Sugarloaf powered by renewable energy
- A rock solid business boost by the pipeline project (PDF, 117kb)
September 2009
- Alliance construction update (PDF, 34kb)
- Alliance helps out at working bee (PDF, 219kb)
- Project sows the seeds for early completion (PDF, 120kb)
- Sport And Youth Big Winners In $5 Million Grants (PDF, 56kb)
- $5M Grants To Boost Yarra Glen Sport And Recreation (PDF, 56kb)
August 2009
- Charges against five pipeline workers dropped
- Last pipe laid on vital water project
- Alliance lends a helping hand (PDF, 134kb)
- Strong response to Sugarloaf grants program
- Land resewn as Alliance prepares for last pipes (PDF, 29kb)
- Alliance helps primary schools plant trees (PDF, 186kb)
July 2009
- Pipelaying to cross final bridges (PDF, 25kb)
- Pipeline works scheduled to protect school kids (PDF, 290kb)
- Alliance donation supports another goal (PDF, 151kb)
- Pasture returns on pipeline project (PDF, 28kb)
- Alliance supports Yarra Glen Toy Library (PDF, 111kb)
- Compensation Offers to Pipeline Landowners
- Clearing the way for pipeline progress (PDF, 28kb)
June 2009
- Major pipeline structures take shape (PDF, 27kb)
- Alliance replaces 100 year old pipes (PDF, 28kb)
- Tunnel Completion Major Milestone for Sugarloaf Pipeline (PDF, 25kb)
- Court Finding Supports Pipeline Workers
- Melbourne Water Confident in Water Act
- Pipeline Paramedic Service to Help Communities (PDF, 23kb)
- Pipeline Work Reaches Peak (PDF, 24kb)
May 2009
- Alliance Supports Primary School Reading (PDF, 23kb)
- Alliance Sponsors School Sport (PDF, 22kb)
- Alliance Helps Pony Club Over One of its Hurdles (PDF, 24kb)
- Outcome of Legal Proceedings Welcomed
- Pipe Laying Fast Tracked on Sugarloaf Pipeline
- Pipeline Savings Benefit Yea Wildlife Haven
April 2009
- Sugarloaf Project Offers Community Update (PDF, 18kb)
- Melbourne Water Stands Behind Sugarloaf Workers
- Pipeline Helps Protect Farm Dams (PDF, 14kb)
- Tunnel Boring Machine Launched (PDF, 27kb)
March 2009
- Melbourne Water Confident in Water Act
- $5 Million Regional Benefits Program Applications Extended
- Low Water Levels Highlight Need For Major Projects
- Pipeline Construction Status - Bushfire
February 2009
January 2009
- Melba Highway Repoened (PDF, 28kb)
- Melba Highway Temporarily Closed (PDF, 29kb)
- Pipeline Construction Update
- Protecting Against Bushfire on Pipeline Route
- Clarification of Land Entry Issues
December 2008
- Applications Open for $5 Million Community Grants Program
- Progress Continues on Sugarloaf Pipeline
- Compensation Offers Start for Landowners
November 2008
- Pipeline Buys 800ha Conservation Area
- Water for Sugarloaf Pipeline Project
- Statement on Water Act Breach
- First Pipes Laid for Sugarloaf Pipeline
- Local Group Formed to Manage Pipeline Traffic
October 2008
September 2008
- Statement on Water Act Breach
- Sugarloaf Pipeline Critical for Melbourne's Supplies
- Sugarloaf Pipeline Construction Underway
- Federal Approval for Crucial Pipeline Welcomed
- Pipeline approved with environmental conditions
August 2008
July 2008
April 2008
- Melbourne Water Announces $5 Million Regional Benefits Grants Program
- Further Refinement of Sugarloaf Pipeline Alignment Presented to Expert Committee
March 2008
February 2008
- Survey Works Continue for the Sugarloaf Pipeline
- Sugarloaf Pipeline Consultation Continues
- Preferred Route for Sugarloaf Pipeline
December 2007
- Pipeline Contractor Appointed
- Sugarloaf Pipeline Alignment Nearing Finalisation
- Sugarloaf Survey Works Update
November 2007
- Sugarloaf Pipeline Ees Referral Lodged
- Melbourne Water Confirms Pipe Sizes not Negotiable
- More Sugarloaf Pipeline Info Sessions Announced
- Sugarloaf Pipeline Information Sessions Commence
- Sugarloaf Pipeline Information Sessions Commence
June 2007
