Greentech Lead America: Itron has been selected to
provide its advanced metering solution to Melbourne and regional water companies
in the state of Victoria in Australia.
The solution will help City West Water, South East Water,
Yarra Valley Water and Barwon Water manage supply, optimize usage and conserve
water resources. This contract follows a three-year contract Itron completed
with the four utilities to deliver water meters and the associated AMR system.
Itron provides residential and C&I meters equipped
with communication modules, which will be installed at the four utilities over
the next three years. The advanced metering solution will help support the
modernization of the utilities’ water networks and enable better
management of water consumption data.
“Melbourne Combined Utilities has a longstanding
relationship with Itron. As a trusted partner, Itron continues to help us
create a more intelligent water network in Victoria,” said Andrew Geary,
metering services coordinator for City West Water. “With Itron’s improved meter
accuracy and advanced metering communication, we can address our need for
improved metering accuracy and efficient collection of accurate meter data.”
“Helping water providers in Australia solve their
business challenges is Itron’s priority. Our work with the Melbourne and
regional water companies exemplifies Itron’s ability to deliver proven
technology that meets the unique needs of the country,” said Sheena Trumble,
Itron general manager, Australia.
 Sydney Water deploys Itron’s water meters
 Recently Itron annoucned Sydney Water, Australia’s
largest water utility, has selected Itron’s high-efficiency meters to replace
old meters that serve its residential and commercial customers in Sydney.
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