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November 2026 VicWater Update
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November 2026
Last month we farewelled Jason Cotton as he finished up after 3.5 years as IWN Program Director. Jason’s ceaseless drive and energy, and most importantly his passionate belief in the purpose and power of IWN, have delivered exceptional value to the members and the sector.
November 2026
Hi folks, welcome to this month’s IWN Update. Quick introduction. My name is Michael Thomas, and I’m delighted to be joining IWN on secondment as Program Director for the next five months following Jason’s move into his new role.
November 2026
Strengthening Adaptation Capability Across Victoria’s Water Corporations Program
Adaptus, with input from the program working group, has now completed the final deliverables for the current component of the Program.
November 2026
For the last 18 months VicWater has been working with DEECA, Claire Hunter Consulting, and the water sector on a Water Digital Safety initiative, which is a model that is designed specifically for the water sector.
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