Building a Resilient Water Future Consult Australia x VicWater Forum
Today I was delighted to co-host the Building a Resilient Water Future forum, together with Jonathan Cartledge, CEO of Consult Australia, the peak body for design and engineering firms.
The forum brought together senior leaders from our respective memberships and state government, for an open and constructive dialogue about how we can achieve shared objectives around efficiency, productivity, sustainability and value for customers.
One of the great joys of my role at IWN is getting on site with our members to talk all things IWN and look at all the tremendous trials and opportunities we have.
Last month, I’ve visited GWMWater, Coliban Water, Lower Murray Water and Wannon Water sharing with their Executive Teams the outcomes of trials we are conducting and exploring new innovation opportunities. I also presented to a variety of team meetings with rich conversations about challenges and opportunities.
L - R: Lindsey Brown - GHD, Jeff Haydon - Central Highlands Water, Jo Lim - VicWater, Jonathan Cartledge - Consult Australia, Carla Purcell - South East Water, Sander Van Hall - SMEC at the Building a Resilient Water Future forum.
Wannon Water's floating solar
RegenAqua - IWN site visit
WaterAble Leadership Program - Expressions of Interest open
Back in 2023, WaterAble founder Llewellyn Prain wanted to develop a program to support people with a disability to move into leadership positionsin the water sector. The leadership program was specifically designed to help build leadership potential and support participants personal and career growth.
Last week all roads led to Brisbane and OzWater. Amongst the huge turnout for the conference, it was great to see a strong Victorian presence with many excellent presentations from our member water corporations.
The conference provided a great opportunity to catch up with old friends, make new connections and discuss the work we are undertaking in Victoria.
The 2026 Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge (WMCIC) is now open for submissions. With $320,000 funding available, submissions are open until 22 July.
With the end of the financial year approaching, now is a good time to review your super and retirement plans and to start setting yourself up for the new financial year.
Step inside Yan Yean Treatment Plant and discover how the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) upgrade is enhancing water quality, with the Water Industry Operations Association [WIOA].
Clearwater has refreshed its website with a modern design, mobile responsiveness and a platform aligned with current web standards. The site maintains the trusted resources and familiar structure users rely on, while making it easier for new users to understand Clearwater’s purpose and access water-sensitive urban design knowledge and tools.
Calling all budding water lawyers, water practitioners and water policy makers! Want to amp up your water law skills? Join Dr Erin O’Donnell at Melbourne Law School for a five day intensive Masters Law class dedicated to water law and management.
Gippsland Water Board Chair honoured at Australian Water Awards
Gippsland Water Board Chair Tom Mollenkopf AO has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Australian Water Awards, acknowledging his decades-long contribution to the sector.
Key projects from Central Highlands Water (CHW) were judged alongside Australia’s best water projects at the Australian Water Association (AWA) National Water Awards.
$6.2 million upgrade to strengthen Wodonga’s water treatment plant
North East Water has invested $6.2 million to upgrade Wodonga’s water treatment plant, helping improve the reliability and resilience of drinking water for the area’s growing community.
Yarra Valley Water Reaches Major Digital Meter Milestone
Yarra Valley Water has now installed over 50,000 digital water meters across its network, with customers already benefiting from improved water‑use information, as roll-out progresses.
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