Published Articles
WaterGroup vision - not a drop of water is wasted
WaterGroups vision is that of a world where not a drop of water is wasted that could be saved. We contribute towards that with our selective smart metering concepts and our leading edge SebaKMT leak detection and water management logger hardware and software. These slides further highlight our philosophy in this space. If you are aware of a particular application where we could apply our solutions knowledge, or trial any of our hardware, especially the online leak detection system, Id love to hear from you.
15 Sep 2015
In the News
Funding - Irrigation Efficiency Incentive Program - West Gippsland
Macalister Irrigation District (MID) Irrigation Efficiency Incentive Program - Applications for this year’s funding round will be accepted from Monday 7 September until Wednesday 30 September, 2015. For more information, or to request an application form, please contact the irrigation team at the Department of Economic Development in Maffra on (03) 5147 0800.
02 Sep 2015
In the News
Environmental Project Grant - Mildura Rural City Council
Environmental Project Grant - Mildura Rural City Council - Closing: 14/09/2015 Up to $4000 available to provide an opportunity for local, not-for-profit organisations and groups to access funding for innovative environmental projects. - includes water conservation
04 Aug 2015
In the News
Coles Hallam with rare Green Star supermarket
Coles Hallam, one of the many Coles supermarkets equipped with WaterGroup’s smart water meters, has been recognised for its efforts towards resource efficiency and has earned the first Green Star rating for an Australian supermarket. Located in Melbourne’s outer south-east, this store is opening the way for a much needed greater sustainability in this sector of retail property that typically consumes huge amounts of energy for refrigeration.
30 Jun 2015
In the News
Rnd 2 Building Resilience to Climate Change Grants Closing 4 August 2015
Rnd 2 of the LGNSW Building Resilience to Climate Change program is now open for funding applications for projects that improve the resilience of water supply and/or quality management, or adapting priority infrastructure. Grants are open to NSW local government organisations. Partnerships with other organisations are encouraged. The proposal must respond to a previously identified climate change risk or vulnerability identified through: • A climate change risk assessment meeting ISO 31000 standards, or • A peer reviewed climate change vulnerability assessment. Grants between $15,000 and $80,000 are available for the duration of a project (up to 15 months).
05 Jun 2015
In the News
2015 Water Directory now available on line
The 2015 Water Directory is now available online. This 26th edition of the Directory is an invaluable resource and reference tool for the Australian water industry, with a Who\\\'s Who of Water Organisations, a Products & Services Guide, an Organisation Listing and a section featuring handy Australian Water Information & Statistics. To view the digital version now, click here
29 Apr 2015
In the News
Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program in NSW Round 3 closing 30/4/15
Round 3 of the Private Irrigation Infrastructure Operators Program is now open for applications within the Murray and Murrumbidgee catchment in NSW. The programme aims to assist irrigators in the southern Murray-Darling Basin to modernise their off-farm irrigation infrastructure and return water to the environment. Eligible Areas - NSW Murray and Murrumbidgee river catchments of the Murray-Darling Basin. Closing 30/4/15
22 Apr 2015
In the News
Funding - Sustaining the Basin: Irrigated Farm Modernisation
New funding rounds - Round 4 closes on Wednesday 13 May 2015 and Round 5 closes on Wednesday 29 July 2015. Under the new funding rounds, this program has expanded the eligible areas to include the Barwon - Darling catchment. Fore more details email: IFM.Info@dpi.nsw.gov.au
11 Mar 2015
In the News
City of Sydney Grants
The City of Sydney has 15 grants and sponsorship programs that support initiatives and projects that build the social, cultural, environmental and economic life of the city. Through these programs the City provides financial and in‐kind support for a diverse range of projects. Download the guidelines.
06 Feb 2015
In the News
Australia's water use highest in years
Australian water consumption peaked at just under 20,000 gigalitres - or 20 billion litres - in 2012-13, the largest water use measured since the start of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) annual water account series in 2008-09. This is up by over a third on 2011-12 consumption which was around 9.5 billion litres.
04 Dec 2014
