Chris Chesterfield from the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities speaks to Jo Taranto about guiding integrated urban and water planning.

Chris Chesterfield from the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities speaks to Jo Taranto about guiding integrated urban and water planning.

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

Australian Water Association Podcast Series Archive

The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.

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The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.
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Australian Water Association Podcast - Accelerating Action

Australian Water Association Podcast

Chris Chesterfield on integrated urban and water planning

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Andrew McVey (Shoalhaven City Council) and Stuart Street (SAFEgroup Automation) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the power of real-time SCADA analytics in modern water management. 

Set against the backdrop of the Shoalhaven region, they explore how new tools like the ODASA platform—Operational Data and SCADA Analytics—are transforming operations for water utilities by offering instant access to critical data across treatment plants, pump stations, and reservoirs. 

Andrew and Stuart share insights into how ODASA has improved system visibility, enabling faster, data-driven decisions that were previously challenging to make on the fly. From forecasting overflow times during pump failures to minimising alarm noise, ODASA offers Shoalhaven Water real-time insights that reduce response times and improve resilience, especially during peak demand periods. This episode offers a compelling look at the benefits of advanced analytics for water utilities, shedding light on the potential for smarter, more efficient water management across Australia. 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Andrew McVey (Shoalhaven City Council) and Stuart Street (SAFEgroup Automation) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the power of real-time SCADA analytics in modern water management. 
Set against the backdrop of the Shoalhaven region, they explore how new tools like the ODASA platform—Operational Data and SCADA Analytics—are transforming operations for water utilities by offering instant access to critical data across treatment plants, pump stations, and reservoirs. 
Andrew and Stuart share insights into how ODASA has improved system visibility, enabling faster, data-driven decisions that were previously challenging to make on the fly. From forecasting overflow times during pump failures to minimising alarm noise, ODASA offers Shoalhaven Water real-time insights that reduce response times and improve resilience, especially during peak demand periods. This episode offers a compelling look at the benefits of advanced analytics for water utilities, shedding light on the potential for smarter, more efficient water management across Australia.

Andrew McVey and Stuart Street discuss the power of real-time SCADA analytics in modern water management.

Real time SCADA analytics tailored for managers and engineers with Andrew McVey and Stuart Street 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Kate Smith (Senior Consultant, Aurecon) and Anthony Williams (Manager for Carbon Markets and Strategy, Aurecon) sit down with the Australian Water Association to explore the role of carbon credits in the water sector. 

As water utilities strive to meet ambitious net-zero targets, Kate and Anthony shed light on how carbon credits can bridge the gap between current emissions and sustainability goals, especially as utilities tackle emissions tied to essential processes like nitrogen removal. 

In this discussion, they unpack the essentials of carbon credits, including the types available, market risks, and unique challenges for the water sector, such as regulatory obligations and the need for localised offsets in some regions. Kate and Anthony also offer advice on developing effective carbon strategies, from understanding emissions to navigating the complex carbon markets and the regulatory framework surrounding Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs). 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Kate Smith (Senior Consultant, Aurecon) and Anthony Williams (Manager for Carbon Markets and Strategy, Aurecon) sit down with the Australian Water Association to explore the role of carbon credits in the water sector. 
As water utilities strive to meet ambitious net-zero targets, Kate and Anthony shed light on how carbon credits can bridge the gap between current emissions and sustainability goals, especially as utilities tackle emissions tied to essential processes like nitrogen removal. 
In this discussion, they unpack the essentials of carbon credits, including the types available, market risks, and unique challenges for the water sector, such as regulatory obligations and the need for localised offsets in some regions. Kate and Anthony also offer advice on developing effective carbon strategies, from understanding emissions to navigating the complex carbon markets and the regulatory framework surrounding Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).

Kate Smith and Anthony Williams explore the role of carbon credits in the water sector

Carbon Credits in the Water Sector with Kate Smith and Anthony Williams

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Josh MacLeod (Pathways Outreach Program Manager, Engineers Without Borders Australia) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss an inspiring Indigenous-led youth outreach initiative. 

With a focus on empowering young Indigenous Australians in Far North Queensland, Josh shares how Engineers Without Borders is working with communities to address water challenges and engage local youth in STEM education through hands-on, culturally respectful projects. 

Josh delves into the collaborative approach behind this initiative, where traditional knowledge meets engineering solutions to solve real-world problems, such as access to clean water. Through workshops and community-driven projects, young people are exploring engineering careers that enable them to stay connected to their land and culture. This conversation sheds light on the importance of community trust, place-based solutions, and the exciting opportunities that STEM fields hold for First Nations youth in Australia. 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Josh MacLeod (Pathways Outreach Program Manager, Engineers Without Borders Australia) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss an inspiring Indigenous-led youth outreach initiative.&nbsp;
With a focus on empowering young Indigenous Australians in Far North Queensland, Josh shares how Engineers Without Borders is working with communities to address water challenges and engage local youth in STEM education through hands-on, culturally respectful projects.&nbsp;
Josh delves into the collaborative approach behind this initiative, where traditional knowledge meets engineering solutions to solve real-world problems, such as access to clean water. Through workshops and community-driven projects, young people are exploring engineering careers that enable them to stay connected to their land and culture. This conversation sheds light on the importance of community trust, place-based solutions, and the exciting opportunities that STEM fields hold for First Nations youth in Australia.&nbsp;

 Josh MacLeod (Pathways Outreach Program Manager, Engineers Without Borders Australia)  discusses an inspiring Indigenous-led youth outreach initiative.

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