Report outlines the future of urban water
02 September, 2014Arup and Sydney Water have launched the report 'The Future of Urban Water: Water Utilities in 2040'. The study draws on a range of future scenarios in mapping how water supply in Sydney and other major cities could look in 25 years.
Funding boost for Queensland irrigation research
16 July, 2014The National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture (NCEA), based at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), has received a funding boost of $89,190 from the Queensland Department of Natural Resources & Mines.
Blueprint for Regional Water Productivity launched
11 June, 2014A national water-management blueprint was launched at the University of Melbourne today by Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt. The Blueprint for Regional Water Productivity aims to position Australia as a world leader in water resource management, with improved water productivity and increased export incomes.
Grundfos and PUB sign MoU
04 June, 2014Pump manufacturer Grundfos has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore's national water agency, PUB, to jointly collaborate on the development of water technologies and solutions.
Research supports underground dams
03 June, 2014Research conducted by the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training has found there is good potential to store water underground during time of flood for use in time of drought.
How water contributes to liveable cities
21 May, 2014 by Adam Lovell*Liveability is now part of the Australian vernacular. Every few months we hear news that Australian cities are topping international tables on liveability. But what does it mean to live in a liveable city? And while we think water is critical in having liveable cities - what does that mean?
Waterfind launches Australian Water Tender
12 May, 2014Water market specialist Waterfind has launched the Australian Water Tender (AWT), a scheme which provides irrigators with access to an additional water supply.
Proposition for a national water bank
12 May, 2014Professor Craig Simmons has proposed the development of a national water bank - a vast monitored network of 'underground dams' to help Australia avoid water shortages for centuries to come.
Nutrients offset water pilot project
05 May, 2014A pilot project funded by Queensland Urban Utilities will not only have big environmental benefits but will also demonstrate a way to help moderate water prices.
Hach WIMS water data management software
15 April, 2014Hach Water Information Management Solution (WIMS) software helps users see the complete picture of their water or wastewater systems so they can make operational decisions with confidence.
Intelligent water: how unique technologies are driving efficiencies in water management
02 April, 2014 by Derek Vogelsang, Business Technology Practice Leader, MWH GlobalIn a world of constrained water resources and extreme weather events that can often disrupt water supply, effective water management is paramount. The challenges of managing water supply and security have contributed to rising costs for customers in recent years. Water utilities across the board are being challenged to reduce the costs of supply and to look at ways to deliver water more efficiently. Specific technologies developed for water utilities can enable infrastructure to be managed more efficiently and drive savings for the end user.
A ministerial group for Australia's future water needs
01 April, 2014The Minister for Agriculture, Barnaby Joyce, has announced a ministerial working group set up to identify new infrastructure projects that can deliver on Australia's water supply needs in the future.
Wetland to boost Swan River water quality
10 March, 2014WA Environment Minister Albert Jacob has announced the construction of one of Western Australia's largest constructed wetlands - the Ellen Brook Wetland project.
Freshwater reserves found under the sea
09 December, 2013Scientists have discovered huge reserves of fresh water several kilometres out to sea from Australia, China, North America and South Africa.
Water modelling for the mining industry
05 December, 2013CSIRO has developed a new model for coalminers, intended to forecast future mine water needs. The model was unveilled at the 20th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM2013), held in Adelaide from 1 to 6 December, the theme of which was 'Adapting to change: the multiple roles of modelling'.
