Honeywell has been selected by Fitzroy River Water, part of Rockhampton Regional Council, to modernise and automate key water treatment facilities as the region undertakes a major long-term upgrade of its essential infrastructure.
Rockhampton relies on Fitzroy River Water to deliver critical water and sewerage services to households, businesses and industry across Central Queensland. To meet growing demand, the utility provider is increasing its capacity from 50,000 to 75,000 equivalent persons. Honeywell’s technology will play a central role in strengthening operational reliability, improving cybersecurity and extending the lifespan of assets at both the Glenmore Water Treatment Plant and the North Rockhampton Sewage Treatment Plant.
As part of the upgrade, Honeywell will deploy its Experion Process Knowledge System SCADA R530. The software platform enables the automation of remote operations, allowing operators at Glenmore to securely monitor and control the North Rockhampton site through a single interface. The system provides faster response capabilities, reduces unplanned downtime and improves service continuity for customers.
“This project reflects how digital technologies are helping modernise essential infrastructure,” said Ravikrishnan Srinivasan, General Manager Asia Pacific, Honeywell Process Solutions. “Through the Experion PKS SCADA platform, we enable utilities like Fitzroy River Water to improve operational efficiency, enhance system security and strengthen the reliability of water services for their communities. These same capabilities are helping organisations across energy, resources and manufacturing operate with more energy efficiency and safely, as they modernise their critical assets.”
The upgrade continues a 30-year collaboration between Honeywell and Fitzroy River Water, which has seen the deployment of advanced control and automation systems that support safe and dependable water services across the region.
Honeywell’s Experion PKS SCADA technology is used globally to improve operational visibility, limit downtime and enhance cybersecurity. Its scalable design and advanced data integration capabilities help industrial operators accelerate digital transformation while meeting safety, reliability and energy efficiency objectives.
The project marks a significant step in Honeywell’s broader support for the digital modernisation of Australia’s water sector, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to helping industries build smarter, safer and more efficient operations.
