Tag: aging infrastructure
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Hastings Burst Water Main Repaired After 18-Year-Old Pipe Declared Outworn by Southern Water
Overview: Burst Main and Recovery A burst water main in Hastings has been repaired, with authorities confirming the supply disruptions are easing as the system re-stabilizes. City residents experienced interruptions to their water supply as crews worked to isolate the fault and restore normal pressure across affected neighborhoods. Background: A Pipe Declared Outworn According to…
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Urgent Redevelopment for Alfred, Austin & RMH Hospitals
Growing pressures demand urgent action Victoria’s healthcare system is under mounting strain as the state’s population grows and the prevalence of chronic conditions rises with an ageing demographic. Three of the state’s busiest anchors—the Alfred Hospital, the Austin Hospital, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH)—are confronting aging infrastructure that limits their ability to deliver timely,…