waterAustralia appoints USA representative for the Australian water sector
13 July, 2012waterAustralia, in partnership with the Industry Capability Network (ICN), has appointed Rubin Mallows Worldwide to represent the Australian water industry in the USA. The appointment is part of a strategy being funded under the Commonwealth Government’s Supplier Access to Major Projects program administered by the ICN.
Water suppliers and utilities unite
12 July, 2012The ‘Australian Water Supplier Compact’ (the compact) was launched in April to bring together local suppliers and urban utilities to maximise benefits for the Australian water industry, the economy and for the environment.The compact records the expression of commitment by Australia’s urban water utilities, represented by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and Australian companies that supply into the water sector, represented by waterAustralia and the Water Supplier Advocate.
UniQuest promotes Australian innovation at world water conventions
28 May, 2012UniQuest will promote more than 20 cleantech innovations at two major international water industry events over the coming weeks. The company’s commercialisation manager, Dr Paul Barrett, is presenting at the annual Bluetech Forum in San Francisco this week, then returning to Brisbane for the International Water Association’s Leading-Edge Conference on wastewater from 3-7 June.
Senior appointment to strengthen Schneider Electric’s focus on Australian water sector
14 May, 2012Energy management specialist Schneider Electric has made a senior appointment which will further increase its business focus and integrated solution offering to the Australian water and wastewater sector.
Fewer Australians are drinking bottled water says survey
20 April, 2012As efforts to curb the consumption of bottled water, for environmental reasons, continue around Australia and the world, it appears that fewer Australians are drinking bottled water, according to the latest Roy Morgan Research non-alcoholic drinks survey.
What the world needs now: a balanced approach to water issues
17 April, 2012Whether the issue at hand is scarcity, abundance, treatment, recycling, disposal or competition, the discussion around water is about securing our future and no issue is more important than the sustainability of our water supplies. Peter Fagan*, Asia Pacific Practice Leader, Sustainability for MWH, provides his opinions on this issue.
Ford targets 30% water reduction per vehicle
01 February, 2012Ford has set itself the goal of cutting the amount of water used to make each vehicle 30% globally by 2015, compared with the amount of water used per vehicle in 2009.
Cindy Wallis-Lage named President of Black & Veatch’s global water business
25 January, 2012Black & Veatch has appointed Cindy Wallis-Lage as President of its global water business. She will lead the company’s efforts to address billions of dollars in water infrastructure needs around the world.
Call for action on global groundwater crisis
12 January, 2012International water scientists have issued a call for action over the growing threat to the world’s groundwater supplies from over-extraction and pollution.
Water trading pays dividends for irrigators in a wet year
08 December, 2011National Water Commissioner Laurie Arthur has released a set of three reports that demonstrate Australia’s maturing water markets continue to play a vital role in helping irrigators manage their businesses.
New Chair for the WSAA Board
15 November, 2011Sue Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of the Water Corporation of Western Australia, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Water Services Association of Australia Board.
New Director, Client Services for Black & Veatch
03 November, 2011Black & Veatch has promoted James Currie to Director, Client Services, Australia.
National Water Commission assists in sustaining wetland health
20 October, 2011The National Water Commission has released three products to help environmental water managers achieve sustainable wetland and floodplain health.
Economic pressures of water industry addressed
19 October, 2011A white paper developed from a Water Environment Federation workshop last year has provided six key recommendations for overcoming economic pressures in the water industry.
Turf management and soil moisture measurement
01 October, 2011In these times when sustainability and environmental responsibility are increasingly important, the measurement of soil moisture is vital. If the soil moisture and soil type is known then the exact amount of water can be applied for optimal growing conditions. This logic also applies to game day. Much research has been done on the potential for injury to lower extremities on turf surfaces. The potential for injury is directly related to the amount of traction the player has on the surface. The easiest way to adjust this level of traction is to apply water to the surface. If the moisture level in the topsoil can be measured then playing conditions can be optimised for a reduced potential for injury.
