Water

Closing the loop: StormFLO and the future of sustainable drainage

The bigger picture: plastic pipes and the circular economy

Not all plastics are created equal. The conversation around plastic often focuses on the disposable, single-use kind, but the picture shifts completely when you look at engineered plastics purpose-built for infrastructure. These plastics are designed for strength, reliability, and longevity. Read More

New at TPE: a smarter, safer way to support your pipe

What combines the strength of steel, the efficiency of modern plastics, and the safety standards the industry demands? DuraPlas TuffStand pipe stands, now available to the Oceania market via Tremco Pipeline Equipment. Built from super-tough nylon and high-density polyethylene for durability, TuffStand is a first-of-its-kind pipe stand that helps tackle large and small projects with strength, efficiency, and safety. Read More

As tuff as they come

Pollard’s Pack Tuff bags have become the go-to choice for Australia’s pipeline sector – offering durability, ease of handling, and eco-friendly design, equipped to handle anything, from major gas lines to long-term storage. Read More

Time flies when you’re having fun

In Pipe Tek’s 10th year in business, The Australian Pipeliner spoke with co-founders Myles Brannelly and Taddam Farrant about their shared passion for pipelines, a leap of faith and the challenges of establishing the company as a leading turnkey pipeline contractor. Read More
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Work begins on Alkimos desalination pipelines

The Alkimos seawater desalination plant has reached a major milestone, transitioning from land‑based works to offshore tunnelling. This week, two giant tunnel boring machines (TBMs) – each over 4m in diameter and longer than a football field – started their undersea mission. Read More

kwik-ZIP on the ground at Ozwater

Ozwater 2025 in Adelaide has officially wrapped, and what an incredible few days it was. As Australia’s premier water industry event, Ozwater once again delivered a dynamic platform for industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders to come together and shape the future of water. Read More

A higher standard for safer electrofusion

As the demand for PE pipe continues to surge across Australia, ensuring that installation practices, particularly electrofusion welding, meet the highest safety and performance standards has never been more critical. Read More