Singapore – March 19, 2025
Yokogawa Engineering Asia announces that its subsidiary, Yokogawa Australia, has received an order from Melbourne Water Corporation (“MWC”) to implement Yokogawa’s flagship supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system, OpreXTM Collaborative Information Server, to help modernize the city’s water supply network that serves more than 5 million people.
Yokogawa Australia was selected to deliver OpreX Collaborative Information Server and engineering services for MWC’s “SCADA for our Future” project, which will take up to three years to complete. Key considerations in the selection process included the company’s strong local capabilities combined with a globally proven SCADA software platform, meeting MWC’s scale, business, and operating requirements.
The new SCADA system will serve as a modern platform that can scale as MWC expands its network and capacity to meet the demands of the growing city of Melbourne. OpreX Collaborative Information Server will deliver advanced integration capabilities with more flexible access, and support increased resilience to cyber-security and business continuity threats. The platform will provide MWC with a centralized source of truth for all operational data, and will make this available to all business users and applications to support operational efficiency, advanced analytics, and future technologies. The project is a key element of MWC’s digital strategy goal for “an intelligent network, leveraging automation and analytics to enable effective planning, efficient operations and responsive decision making.”
MWC’s senior manager of Asset Knowledge and Technology and project sponsor, Aidan Hollier, added, “We are very excited to have Yokogawa working with us to support our continuous growth requirements. We provide water for over 5 million Melbourne residents, with a 24/7 operation, and this requires technology solutions that are reliable and can be continuously maintained for the foreseeable future.”
Yokogawa Australia’s managing director, Russell Palmer, reflecting on the 2-year selection process, said, “The thorough and intensive selection process conducted by Melbourne Water left no stone unturned and really challenged our engineering team. We are excited to partner with Melbourne Water to implement OpreX Collaborative Information Server and support their modernization and growth objectives. A significant project like this allows us to strengthen our local engineering capabilities, and continue to expand support for our customers as we commemorate the Yokogawa Group’s 110th anniversary this year.”
Project signing ceremony
Back Row (Left to Right) – Paul Baxter (Project Manager – SCADA For Our Future, MWC), Mal Coghlan (Program Manager – SCADA Transformation, MWC), Craig Dixon (EGM Service & Asset Lifecycle, MWC)
Front Row (Left to Right) – Ameneh Jalali (Solutions Delivery Manager, Yokogawa Australia), Mary Ellen Feeney (Director – Solutions Delivery, Yokogawa Australia), Russell Palmer (Managing Director, Yokogawa Australia), Dr Nerina Di Lorenzo (Managing Director, MWC), Aidan Hollier (Senior Manager – Asset Knowledge & Technology, MWC), Rocco de Villiers (Director Sales & Strategy, Yokogawa Australia),
Out of Shot – Sean Fernando (Change Manager – SCADA For Our Future, MWC), Steven Wiles (National Business Development Manager – Yokogawa Australia)
More Information
OpreX Collaborative Information Server
https://www.yokogawa.com/solutions/products-and-services/control/control-and-safety-system/collaborative-information-server/ciserver/
About Melbourne Water Corporation (MWC)
Melbourne Water manages and protects the city’s major water resources, including water supply, wastewater treatment, and waterways, to enhance the health and sustainability of the region. Serving a population of over 5 million people across Greater Melbourne, Melbourne Water delivers world-class services with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and environmental stewardship to support a thriving, livable city.
For more information, visit www.melbournewater.com.au.
About Yokogawa
Yokogawa provides advanced solutions in the areas of measurement, control, and information to customers across a broad range of industries, including energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and food. Yokogawa addresses customer issues regarding the optimization of production, assets, and the supply chain with the effective application of digital technologies, enabling the transition to autonomous operations.
Founded in Tokyo in 1915, Yokogawa continues to work toward a sustainable society through its 17,000+ employees in a global network of 126 companies spanning 60 countries.
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