Rous welcomes statewide effort to reduce water loss through leak detection
Rous welcomes statewide effort to reduce water loss through leak detection
As part of the Active Leak Detection Program, more than 130 kilometres of water pipeline across Rous’ network will be examined for potential leaks.
Invasive aquatic weed detected in Tweed Shire
A significant infestation of the highly invasive aquatic weed, Water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), has been discovered at Piggabeen in the Tweed Shire, raising concerns about the spread of this prohibited species through backyard ponds and unregulated plant sales.
Water pipeline upgrade in Byron Bay to improve reliability and supply
Water pipeline upgrade in Byron Bay to improve reliability and supply
Rous will commence major upgrades to a key section of the Byron Bay water pipeline in mid-August 2025, an important project set to enhance the town’s water supply capacity and reliability.
Rous welcomes funding boost to help control invasive weeds in Northern Rivers
Rous welcomes funding boost to help control invasive weeds in Northern Rivers
Rous has identified three invasive weed species it will tackle in high-priority areas with funding received through the Good Neighbours Program.
Rous receives state funding to tackle Bitou Bush in Ballina Shire
Rous has been granted $85,000 from the NSW State Government to tackle Bitou bush and other invasive weeds at three significant sites in the Ballina Shire Council area.
Regional water security gets a boost with Rous’ acquisition of key water assets at Alstonville
Regional water security gets a boost with Rous’ acquisition of key water assets at Alstonville
Rous has identified three invasive weed species it will tackle in high-priority areas with funding received through the Good Neighbours Program.
Ozwater delivers fresh ideas for managing our region’s precious resource
Ozwater delivers fresh ideas for managing our region’s precious resource
In May, Rous delegates working in water operations, water treatment, and future planning attended Australia’s premier water industry conference.
“What National Reconciliation Week means to me.”
Shared by Greg Telford, Reconciliation Liaison Officer at Rous. Greg is from Minjungbal country and now lives on Widjabul Wia-bal country.
Works to protect Rous’ critical water main at St Helena are underway
Works to protect Rous’ critical water main at St Helena are underway
Works are currently underway to stabilise a landslip adjacent to the St Helena water main to protect this critical section of pipeline on Rous’ network.
Works to repair flood damaged pipeline are complete
Rous is pleased to announce that a works to repair a major water main that was damaged during the 2022 floods are complete.
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