Call for papers now open for 2018 Irrigation Australia conference
17 October, 2017The 2018 Irrigation Australia International Conference, to be held from 13–15 June at ICC Sydney, has opened its call for papers.
Advanced strategies to deliver a successful smart water network
29 September, 2017More than a third of the world's drinking water is lost before it reaches consumers. Not only does this inefficiency affect utilities by increasing operational costs and failing to provide a satisfactory customer service — but it also has a huge impact on the environment.
Victorian communities to guide water management
08 September, 2017The Victorian Government has announced that it will put communities at the centre of storm and recycled water management through new forums across the state.
Taking the lead on water security
04 September, 2017Research finds cities join companies to lead on water security development following climate change and urban population pressure.
Driving sustainability in the Australia water industry
04 August, 2017 by James Currie*Facing up to water security challenges and adopting strategies to allocate water amongst competing users in an economically efficient manner can drive Australia's water security.
Improving agricultural efficiency with the IIoT
12 July, 2017Schneider Electric recently worked with WaterForce, a provider of irrigation solutions in New Zealand, to develop a cloud-based Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) mobile control solution. Built on Microsoft Azure and Azure IoT technologies, the system enables farmers to operate irrigation pivots with greater agility, efficiency and sustainability.
Water scarcity drives water efficiency
07 April, 2017 by Tony Arnel, Global Head of Sustainability, Norman Disney & YoungWater scarcity already affects every continent. Around 1.2 billion people — or almost one-fifth of the world's population — live in arid areas with water shortages. Another 1.6 billion people — one-quarter of our global population — face water shortages as a result of climate change.
Modelling best placement of green infrastructure to reduce urban heat
01 April, 2017A numerical tool for designing Water Sensitive Cities — a concept closely aligned with water wise cities — is creating demonstrated impact in places like the City of Unley, Adelaide.
Managing assets
01 April, 2017When TRILITY considered developing a new water treatment plant near Perth in 2010, its team of executives and number crunchers sat down in the Company's Adelaide head office to assess a proposed 37-year contract to design, build and operate the 240 ML per day facility.
Federal funding for Tasmanian irrigation projects
08 March, 2017Construction is now underway on the next round of Tasmanian Irrigation projects, which aim to support regional development and sustainable growth in Tasmania's irrigated agriculture sector.
What happens when our taps run dry?
09 February, 2017 by Mike Axton* and Brian Horton^Digital technology allows us to step back and 'smart up' around the current cycle of water consumption and wastage.
2017 Insights: Jim Athanas
27 January, 2017Jim Athanas, Managing Director at Xylem Oceania, explains how a unified approach is needed to solve Australia's growing water challenges.
Insights 2017: Jonathan McKeown
23 January, 2017Jonathan McKeown, Chief Executive, Australian Water Association, shares his insights about what the Australian water sector can offer the fast developing economies in Asia and how IoT is fundamentally changing the sector.
Mining council commits to water stewardship
11 January, 2017The International Council on Mining and Metals has announced new commitments to water stewardship, recognising that industry can play an important role in tackling this global issue.
17 principles to create water-wise cities
14 October, 2016To overcome the problems that are leading to pressure on water resources in urban areas, the International Water Association has announced the Principles for Water-Wise Cities.
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