In the News
New Study Reveals Full Extent of Global Water Stress Huge Areas of Australia, India, China and USA at Extreme Risk
Huge areas of land mass within Australia, India, China and USA are highlighted as suffering extreme pressure on their renewable water supplies by a new index and map that evaluate water stress down to 50sqkm worldwide
16 Feb 2011
In the News
WCG Receives QLD Eco Cluster Award
Queensland Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Kate Jones, congratulated Guenter Hauber-Davidson MD of Water Conservation Group for successfully leading a business cluster at the Logan Hyperdome. The project, launched by the Minister in March last year, has so far saved over 17,300 kL in water through a world first smart metering program coupled with intensive user education and water management initiatives.
14 Feb 2011
In the News
New Web Portal for Water Efficiencies
A new Australian Government web portal on water efficiency opportunities for virtually all business sectors is now publically available on the Commonwealth Government's Water Efficiency Opportunities Program web site These business and institutional best practice case studies have all achieved 50-90% reductions in potable water consumption. This web portal seeks to provide businesses and water professionals with a "one-stop-shop" for information on planning and implementing water efficiency opportunities across all sectors.
10 Feb 2011
Published Articles
Australian Meat News - Plan your water usage
The grass is lush once more for most of Eastern Australia, effective and efficient water usage needs to remain a priority for the meat processing industry, says Guenter Hauber-Davidson, Managing Director of the WaterGroup.
11 Jan 2011
Published Articles
Spa Australasia Magazine July 11 - Water Savers - How much water do you use?
How much water do you use? Could it be less? Do you know how much money you could save? Guenter Hauber-Davidson, managing director of the Water Conservation Group, provides answers.
07 Jan 2011
In the News
Industry input sought on extending NABERS rating scale
NSW DECCW looking into extending NABERS Energy for Offices rating scale from current 5 star rating to 7 stars in early 2011. Interested parties are requested to comment by 18 February 2011
10 Dec 2010
In the News
WME Smart Metering at the Mall
Some 24 Queensland businesses have found a smart way to achieve substantial water savings in one of the state's largest shopping centres through an integrated smart metering technology initiative. The Water Conservation Group initiated the Logan Hyperdome Water Save Program last year and has established on site assessments and supporting action plans to save 5 ML a year in water savings.
04 Dec 2010
In the News
Central Cost NSW Water Savings Fund open for application
Round 5 of the Central Coast Water Savings Fund is now open for applications, offering $1.29 million for new projects to save water on the Central Coast. Applications close 5pm, 17 February 2011. More info
01 Dec 2010
In the News
WCG Sponsors for National Conference of Stormwater Industry Association
WCG are happy to be involved as a Silver Sponsor for the first National Conference of Stormwater Industry Association with the theme 'Creating a Storm: the Future of Stormwater Management in Australia' From 8 to 12 November 2010 at Star City Casino Sydney. Everything is on the agenda - stormwater for potable use, stormwater for micro climate management, stormwater for communities - all underpinned by world leading research and advanced policy. The National Conference of the Stormwater Industry Association will bring delegates together to hear more than 80 industry experts talk about the latest developments in stormwater and "... the Future of Stormwater in Australia ".
03 Nov 2010
In the News
WCG staff in Scott 24 Hour Race
WCG Managing Director Guenter Hauber-Davidson and Senior Water Savings Engineer Mitchell Dixon thrashed their bodies around the punishing mountain biking course at last weekend's Scott 24 hour race at Mt Stromlo in Canberra. Check out their results.
06 Oct 2010
