Veolia has secured long-term water management agreements worth AUD $700 million (approximately USD $458 million) with major Australian utilities, including Central Highlands Water, Hunter Water, and Seqwater. These partnerships aim to improve operational efficiency, strengthen water security, and advance sustainability across multiple states.
Key Highlights:
- Victoria: Central Highlands Water awarded Veolia a 15-year contract to operate six water treatment plants, with an optional five-year extension. The deal also includes a three-year renewable energy agreement to support the utility’s 2040 vision for reliable and environmentally responsible water services.
- New South Wales: Hunter Water renewed its partnership with Veolia for another 10 years, covering all treatment facilities, including the upcoming Belmont Desalination Plant. Veolia will deploy its Hubgrade digital platform to cut energy use by 18% and improve resilience during storm events.
- Queensland: Seqwater extended Veolia’s contract for the Gold Coast Desalination Plant for up to four years. The facility, which can produce 43 GL of drinking water annually, will soon feature 2,500 solar panels generating 2.32 GWh of clean energy per year—equivalent to removing 400 cars from the road.
Veolia’s CEO, Estelle Brachlianoff, emphasized the company’s commitment to ecological transformation and innovation through its GreenUp strategy, which leverages AI-powered optimization and renewable energy solutions. Veolia currently delivers safe drinking water to over 3 million Australians daily and manages essential wastewater and recycled water assets nationwide.
(Source: Smart Water Magazine)