Archive for August 2023
A word from the CEO – August 2023
Since late last year the VicWater Board and team have been working on our new five year strategic plan, and I’m very pleased to report that last month it was…
Read MorePolicy Update -August 2023
Water operations training project The working group is currently finalising the member survey to identify the training gaps and needs of the water sector. The survey will be sent out…
Read MorePrograms Update – August 2023
VicWater convenes a Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee (DISC), which is chaired by Deb Fankhauser from Lower Murray Water and has representation from most of the Victorian water corporations. This…
Read More2023 Annual Conference – Panel Sessions Day 1
The Annual Conference Program will include 3 panel sessions on Day 1, focusing on key issues that are impacting the water sector and how the current economic state is adding…
Read MoreA step in the right direction for working women
At Vision Super, we support measures to boost women’s retirement savings. Currently, women make up the majority of the part-time and casual workforce. Before 2022, many of these working women…
Read MoreWater Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge
Intelligent Water Networks is thrilled to announce the Hon Harriet Shing MLC, Minister for Water, has launched the Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge. In collaboration with the Minister for Water…
Read MoreYarra Valley Water recognised for its Hybrid Work Strategy
Yarra Valley Water has been named an Excellence Awardee in the Best Remote Work Strategy category in the prestigious Australian HR Awards 2023. The awards, run by Human Resources Director,…
Read MoreWIOA appoints new CEO
The Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA), is delighted to announce the appointment of Dean Barnett as their new Chief Executive Officer. Dean commences in this role on Monday…
Read MoreEnvironmental Sensitivity Map
On World Environment Day (5 June), South East Water was proud to announce the development of an innovative tool created to identify environmental sensitivities to proactively protect our environment. The…
Read MoreSuccessful operation of Wy Yung water tank paves the way for liner replacement works
Over the past few weeks, East Gippsland Water has been testing the operation of the new 36ML concrete water storage tank at our Wy Yung water storage facility in readiness…
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