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August 2024 VicWater Update
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September 2024
It is 12 months since the Victorian Government launched their Housing Statement, centred around a target to build 800,000 new homes over the next decade, and 2.24 million homes by 2051. The water sector is a key enabler and stakeholder in the delivery of this commitment.
September 2024
Cyber Governance Steering Committee
The CGSC have been progressing and workshopping the June cyber exercise outcomes and we now have a nicely bundled project which we will be delivering in partnership with DEECA.
September 2024
Carbon Offsets Project
The evaluation of the 18 compliant Expressions of Interest has now been completed (including 3 evaluation meetings) and the evaluation report is being finalised.
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September 2024
St Bede’s College students explore water works
VCE Vocational Major students from St Bede’s College explored career pathways in the water industry by getting a first-hand look at water main renewal works along Beach Road in [...]
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Supporting Sunraysia’s Water Future SWEP Project makes a splash with community
Sunraysia Water Efficiency Project contractors have held up well to the scrutiny of nearly 400 “Junior Pipeline Inspectors” during a recent visit from the Nichols Point Primary School. Lower [...]
Central Highlands Water taps Infor for digital transformation
Infor CloudSuite Public Sector to modernise and streamline operations with improved data governance and transparency Infor®, the industry cloud company has announced that long-time customer Central Highlands Water will [...]
WaterAble Update
The committee has been busy this year and want to update you on a couple of exciting opportunities. WaterAble Champion program We are seeking expressions of interest for the WaterAble [...]
EWOV Quarterly Reflect
The Energy and Water Ombudsman Victoria (EWOV) publishes a quarterly report highlighting insights from their caseload and broader work program. In the forthcoming issue of Reflect – EWOV identifies [...]
VicWater Annual Conference 2024 – Keynote Speaker Confirmed!
VicWater are thrilled to announce our Day 1 Keynote Speaker: Professor Tim Flannery With the environment and sustainability being the key focus areas for the 2024 Annual Conference, who better [...]
South East Water Special Event – IDAHOBIT 2024
Join South East Water for this industry collaborative online event Join in online to hear from special guest speaker Ben Brown. Ben is a Senior Relationship Manager at ACON’s [...]
Save the date to Walk for Water!
WaterAid Australia’s annual Walk for Water fundraiser will be taking place once again this October. Join teams from all around the country raising funds and awareness for WaterAid’s vital [...]
Register Now – WWDN Event – Friday 17 May
Webinar: Preventing sexual harassment: From compliance to cultural change The WWDN Committee invites you to attend our first event for 2024. We will hear from Frances Anderson and Veronica [...]
Save the date – IWN Conference -29 July 2024
Conference theme: Collaborative Transformation Transformation of the Victorian water industry requires a unified approach. Success will come from diverse stakeholders actively collaborating and working together cohesively to drive significant [...]
Russell Kennedy’s Victorian Government CPD Day June 2024
Victorian Water Sector - The Legal Issues and Challenges The Victorian water sector currently faces many complex challenges. In today’s multi-stakeholder environment, there is ongoing pressure to deliver a [...]