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.
Water reform must continue
16 September, 2011The National Water Commission has released its comprehensive assessment of water reform progress in Australia, providing 12 recommendations to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).The Australian Water Association (AWA) advocates for the continuation of the national water agenda as raised by the National Water Commission and adds its voice to the call for leadership from governments across the continent.
Irrigators lining up to sell their water for the environment
26 July, 2011A new report on the Commonwealth Government’s voluntary environmental water buyback program in the Murray-Darling Basin shows irrigators are lining up to sell their water entitlements.
Water forum promotes sustainable solutions for water industry
15 July, 2011Rockwell Automation recently hosted the ‘Innovations for Smart, Safe, Sustainable Automation Solutions in the Water Industry’ forum in Adelaide in May. The event was well attended by consulting engineers, water utility companies, government departments and system integrators, and topics discussed included innovations for automation, information, power and safety solutions for the water industry.
Water pressures industry must solve together
07 July, 2011Pricing water to reflect its true value; encouraging innovation that reduces costs, improves efficiency and drives new revenue streams; and educating the public, particularly youth, on the importance of water are three of today’s most challenging pressures for the world’s water leaders, according to initial findings from Wednesday’s Water Pressures workshop at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2011.
New tool for predicting drought
22 June, 2011A Victoria University researcher has developed a way to predict droughts six months before they begin.
Townsville pipeline harnesses wastewater
03 June, 2011A 27 km pipeline has been completed that will capture and redirect wastewater from the northern areas of Townsville.
Sydney Water releases aquatic centre guidelines
25 May, 2011Sydney Water has released a best practices guide for aquatic centres to help them become more sustainable in their water and energy usage.
Peter Robinson joins MWH
17 May, 2011Peter Robinson has joined MWH as Business Development & Strategy Leader for the firm’s water sector operations.
New Docklands HQ for Melbourne Water
17 May, 2011Melbourne Water has selected one of the most sustainable and efficient buildings of its kind as its new HQ at 990 Latrobe Street, Docklands.
MWH gives dinner guests a taste of the Barossa
13 May, 2011On Monday 9 May, global environmental engineering and consulting company MWH hosted an exclusive dinner at the Adelaide Zoo. The event, which was scheduled to coincide with the Australian Water Association’s 2011 Ozwater conference, featured a menu designed by Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant of the hit ABC television program The Cook and the Chef, with wines carefully paired and presented by Grant Burge of Grant Burge Wines.
Supplying Sydney’s water
27 April, 2011Sustainability is ‘business as usual’ for the largest water utility in Australia, Sydney Water. The utility’s annual report defines sustainability according to seven corporate goals based on social, economic and environmental aspects and it’s now being mapped to the UN Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) reporting framework. Nefley Hetherington*, Strategic Directions Manager, Sustainability Division at Sydney Water, talks about the utility’s achievements and visions for the future.
United Utilities Australia launches new name
09 March, 2011Water utility solutions provider United Utilities Australia Pty Ltd has unveiled its new name, Trility Pty Ltd, and new brand identity.
