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Doomadgee Water Upgrades Put Storage and Treatment on Different Timetables
Doomadgee’s new treated-water tank is commissioned, while its treatment plant has entered construction. The latest project update shows why storage capacity and water-quality treatment need separate progress records, with overall completion now expected by mid-2027, weather permitting.
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The Work of Transition
From rural services to electricity networks, five changes reveal what it takes to turn a new route into a working system.
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India’s Transport Appraisal Authority Keeps Financial Review Separate
India’s Cabinet has approved a transport and logistics authority to connect long-term planning, technical appraisal and project assessment.
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Zhengzhou Drainage Proposals Enter a Public Registry Review
Zhengzhou has opened public review of nine proposed urban renewal registry entries, including two drainage projects.
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Portugal Suspends Wastewater Funding While Applications Are Assessed
Portugal has suspended the second phase of a bulk wastewater funding call after first-phase demand exceeded its allocation.
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France’s Heat Pump Offer Keeps Electricity Choice Open
France’s new integrated heat pump offer brings equipment, installation, maintenance and financing into one purchase.
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Rural Water Technical Assistance Funds Skills Around the Assets
USDA has announced $40 million for rural water and wastewater technical assistance and training.
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Smalblaar Bridge Recovery Separates Access from Reconstruction
Emergency works at Rawsonville’s Smalblaar Bridge combine temporary pedestrian and vehicle access with a longer reconstruction program.
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