In the News
Stormwater harvesting and reuse projects - 3rd Round
The Australian Government is calling for applications for funding to support eligible stormwater harvesting and reuse projects under the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan: stormwater harvesting and reuse grants round. Projects are sought that capture, treat and use stormwater to ease the pressure on drinking water supplies and deliver improved water quality to our urban waterways. Project minimum $2 million (eligible for $1 million funding).
21 Jun 2011
Audio
Rainwater Assocation of Australia radio interview
Melbourne radio station MTR Interview by Luke Grant with Colin Nash, Chairperson of the Rainwater Association of Australia discussing energy cost of rainwater collection including rainwater tanks, raingardens and desalination plant. Water Conservation Group estimates rainwater tanks have saved approximately 66,000 Olympic size swimming pools per year.
02 Jun 2011
In the News
Stormwater harvesting and reuse projects - 3rd Round
The Australian Government is calling for applications for funding to support eligible stormwater harvesting and reuse projects under the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan: stormwater harvesting and reuse grants round. Projects are sought that capture, treat and use stormwater to ease the pressure on drinking water supplies and deliver improved water quality to our urban waterways. Project minimum $2 million (eligible for $1 million funding).
01 Jun 2011
In the News
$50 million to increase the use of stormwater and recycled water in Victoria
Victorian Government allocates $50 million to increase the use of stormwater and recycled water in Victorian cities over the next 4 years. A further $40 million allocated to extend water rebates to water-efficient appliances.
16 May 2011
In the News
National Water Week Ambassador Initiative
Become an ambassador for National Water Week 16-22 October. This initiative aims to improve water literacy in our schools and local communities. In its first year over 150 ambassadors were recruited from AWA's membership; over 100 schools requested a visit from an ambassador and an estimated 6,000 young people were reached. Find out more
12 May 2011
In the News
Savewater! Awards® for 2011 are now open for entry.
The savewater! awards® have emerged as Australia's leading awards for water sustainability, recognising and rewarding excellence in water conservation and efficiency by business, government, schools, local communities and individuals. Entries are now open, and close at 5pm (AEST) Monday 8 August 2011.
05 May 2011
In the News
2011 Stormwater NSW Awards for Excellence - Now Open
Entries for the 2011 Stormwater NSW Awards for Excellence are now invited. Closing date for entries is: Monday, 15th August, 2011 - Download Awards Kit
02 May 2011
Published Articles
Water Engineering Australia - Making Rainwater Tanks more Sustainable
Domestic rainwater tanks have been a large success story in Australia. Rainwater tanks can be a cost-effective and sustainable means of reducing the stress on urban water supply systems.
01 May 2011
In the News
Victorian Government Smart Water Fund
From 3 March 2011, The Smart Water Fund is inviting applications to share in up to $1 million in new funding for innovative Water projects as part of its Open Innovation Stream. Applications are open to businesses, research institutions and individuals across Australia, and the funding will support projects that investigate new technologies and approaches to Water management, and demonstrate a benefit to Victoria's Water industry. Generally, the Smart Water Fund will consider applications in the range of $100,000 - $500,000 and projects should deliver knowledge, products or solutions that: a. contribute to sustainable urban Water management, and b. are valuable to the Victorian Water utilities and the customers they serve.
03 Mar 2011
In the News
Call for Abstracts for Concurrent Papers and Conference Posters for 2011 Stormwater Industry Association of NSW Conference
The 2011 Stormwater Industry Association of New South Wales Conference will be held at Cypress Lakes Resort, Hunter Valley, NSW from the 6th - 9th September 2011. The Call for Abstracts for Concurrent Papers and Conference Posters is now open. Abstracts are invited based the 2011 Conference theme - 'Stormwater: Addressing Local Issues'
01 Mar 2011
