James Goode, Asset Management Program Coordinator at the Water Services Association of Australia and Steven Nash, Manager of Operations at Goulburn Valley Water speak to Jo Taranto about the management of asbestos cement pipes now and into the future. They discuss the legacy risks associated with asbestos pipes, including best practice guidelines for replacement and maintenance.

James Goode, Asset Management Program Coordinator at the Water Services Association of Australia and Steven Nash, Manager of Operations at Goulburn Valley Water speak to Jo Taranto about the management of asbestos cement pipes now and into the future. They discuss the legacy risks associated with asbestos pipes, including best practice guidelines for replacement and maintenance.

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

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James Goode and Steven Nash speak about the management of asbestos cement pipes now and into the future.

James Goode and Steven Nash on asbestos cement pipe management

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Lisa Fragomeni (Engineering Services Partnership Manager, Yarra Valley Water) and Jane La Nauze (Victorian Business Leader for Water, Stantec) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the importance of diversity in the water sector. 


They explore how diverse perspectives—whether in terms of gender, cultural background, or neurodiversity—lead to better outcomes for both infrastructure projects and the broader community. The conversation highlights Yarra Valley Water's deliberate approach to fostering diverse thinking through partnerships, and both Lisa and Jane reflect on their own experiences as women in the industry. They also discuss the need for ongoing efforts to encourage more underrepresented groups into water and engineering roles, and how early outreach in schools could inspire the next generation of water professionals.

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Lisa Fragomeni (Engineering Services Partnership Manager, Yarra Valley Water) and Jane La Nauze (Victorian Business Leader for Water, Stantec) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the importance of diversity in the water sector. 
 They explore how diverse perspectives—whether in terms of gender, cultural background, or neurodiversity—lead to better outcomes for both infrastructure projects and the broader community. The conversation highlights Yarra Valley Water's deliberate approach to fostering diverse thinking through partnerships, and both Lisa and Jane reflect on their own experiences as women in the industry. They also discuss the need for ongoing efforts to encourage more underrepresented groups into water and engineering roles, and how early outreach in schools could inspire the next generation of water professionals.

Lisa Fragomeni of Yarra Valley Water and Jane La Nauze of Stantec discuss diversity in the water sector

Accelerating through diversity with Lisa Fragomeni of Yarra Valley Water and Jane La Nauze of Stantec 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Greg Rafferty (Social Inclusion Manager) and Rebecca Smith (Stakeholder and Social Inclusion Manager), both from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss social inclusion in the water sector. 

The discussion explores how creating employment opportunities for people facing barriers, such as refugees or those with disabilities, can transform lives and benefit the industry. The conversation covers the challenges of implementing social inclusion strategies, the positive impact on project teams, and how diverse backgrounds contribute to problem-solving and innovation. Both Greg and Rebecca stress the importance of collaboration, starting with small changes, and the need for a mindset shift to embrace diversity and inclusion within the workforce. 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Greg Rafferty (Social Inclusion Manager) and Rebecca Smith (Stakeholder and Social Inclusion Manager), both from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss social inclusion in the water sector. 
The discussion explores how creating employment opportunities for people facing barriers, such as refugees or those with disabilities, can transform lives and benefit the industry. The conversation covers the challenges of implementing social inclusion strategies, the positive impact on project teams, and how diverse backgrounds contribute to problem-solving and innovation. Both Greg and Rebecca stress the importance of collaboration, starting with small changes, and the need for a mindset shift to embrace diversity and inclusion within the workforce.

Greg Rafferty and Rebecca Smith of John Holland speak about social inclusion

Social Inclusion with Greg Rafferty and Rebecca Smith of John Holland

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Nick Freeman (Engineering Manager) and Voon Chin (Planning Development and Completions Manager), both from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the circular economy and its application to the water sector.

Circularity, often linked to sustainability, involves creating value from waste, such as transforming waste streams into useful products. Speaking to examples from John Holland projects, such as using worm farms to treat septic waste and co-digestion systems, Nick and Voon emphasise the importance of collaboration and innovation.  

Challenges like cost, risk management, and the need for collaboration across industries are also discussed, with a particular focus on opportunities like food waste management, biogas reintegration, and hydrogen production as future directions for utilities and water treatment. 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Nick Freeman (Engineering Manager) and Voon Chin (Planning Development and Completions Manager), both from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the circular economy and its application to the water sector. 
Circularity, often linked to sustainability, involves creating value from waste, such as transforming waste streams into useful products. Speaking to examples from John Holland projects, such as using worm farms to treat septic waste and co-digestion systems, Nick and Voon emphasise the importance of collaboration and innovation.  
Challenges like cost, risk management, and the need for collaboration across industries are also discussed, with a particular focus on opportunities like food waste management, biogas reintegration, and hydrogen production as future directions for utilities and water treatment.

James Goode and Steven Nash on asbestos cement pipe management

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