DELWP
Are you interested in becoming a Victorian board member?
Expressions of Interest for board roles within the Victorian water sector are closing 8 March 2021 and there are approximately 80 positions available in 2021. If you’re considering taking on a board role, a position in the water sector may be exactly what you are looking for. Here are a few things to consider if…
Read MoreEmerging contaminants
VicWater is negotiating with EPA on the details of an emerging contaminant sampling initiative planned for later in 2021. DELWP has funded EPA to deliver the water industry Tier 2 Emerging Contaminant Study, which builds on the results of the 2020 VicWater Tier 1 Desktop Risk Assessment and will ensure cross-sector compliance with obligations under…
Read MoreRecycled water guidelines
During January, VicWater wrote to EPA in relation to mandated Log Reduction Values (LRV) in the draft recycled water guidelines. At the suggestion of the Department of Health (DH), EPA inserted a mandated 1 LVR ‘operation target’ above the nationally endorsed LRV standard. If adopted, this change would significantly increase capital and operational costs of…
Read MoreReview of the Recycled Water Guidelines
The public consultation phase of the Review of the Recycled Water Guidelines has recently concluded. This marks a major milestone in the review which was instigated by the water industry in 2018, with an emphasis on reducing red tape associated with recycled water scheme approvals and operations. In late October, VicWater hosted two virtual ‘drop…
Read MoreSubmission: Proposed Buffer Area Overlay
Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning 8 Nicholson Street East Melbourne Victoria 3002 Via email planning.systems@delwp.vic.gov.au Re: Proposed Buffer Area Overlay Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the proposed Buffer Area Overlay (BAO) as part of the review into planning for amenity, health and safety buffers. VicWater is the peak body of…
Read MoreVicWater to project manage industry guidance under the new Recycled Water Guidelines
VicWater has signed a funding agreement with DELWP to develop three pieces of industry guidance to support the implementation of the new recycled water guidelines. The three pieces of industry guidance will cover the following topics: a low burden approval guide and template for class B and C schemes an audit guide and template for…
Read MoreDeclared Catchments
DELWP has circulated a summary of key findings of the review of Special Water Supply Catchment Areas (SWSCA). VicWater has advised DELWP on their approach to the review, to reduce the burden of consultation on water corporations. VicWater will continue to communicate updates to the water industry reference group as nominated by MDs during 2019.
Read MoreHackathon
On Wednesday, 17 June AWA Victoria will be kicking off a Bushfire Recovery Challenges hackathon and we encourage you to get involved to contribute to solutions whilst learning from experts in the field. During the session, there will be presentations on six challenge statements, developed with local water authorities, CMAs, local government, DELWP, Aboriginal &…
Read More2021 Water Industry Asset Revaluation
VicWater has appointed Roy Farthing to update the 2015 Asset Valuation Methodology and Guidance for the 2021 valuation. The Water Industry Asset Revaluation Working Group, which includes water corporations, VAGO, DTF, VGA and DELWP is overseeing the consultancy. A draft update was circulated to all not-for profit members on 5 May and will be finalised…
Read MoreFinance Issues Steering Committee (FISC)
FISC met 4 June to progress a number of strategic finance projects in relation to accounting standards, the water industry asset valuation and the new Puddle Account contract (which will commence towards the end of 2020). During May, FISC coordinated an industry response to DELWP in relation to revised 2020 Corporate Plan requirements (due to…
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