Kylie Rogers from Mackay Regional Council speaks with Hazel Flynn on Mackay’s Smart Sewers which use low cost technology and a custom software alerting system for real-time understanding of the sewer network.

Kylie Rogers from Mackay Regional Council speaks with Hazel Flynn on Mackay&rsquo;s Smart Sewers which use low cost technology and a custom software alerting system for real-time understanding of the sewer network.

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

Kylie Rogers on Mackay’s smart sewers

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Millie Simpson (Process Water Engineer, Arup) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss WineRES – A tool to assess the wine industry’s resilience to water shocks and climate change  

WineRES is a pioneering tool designed to help the wine industry assess and strengthen its resilience. From water scarcity challenges to sustainability in vineyard operations, the discussion dives into how WineRES supports stakeholders in building adaptive strategies for a more climate-resilient future. Millie explains how data, resilience metrics, and community collaboration are shaping the future of sustainable wine production. 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Millie Simpson (Process Water Engineer, Arup) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss WineRES – A tool to assess the wine industry’s resilience to water shocks and climate change  
WineRES is a pioneering tool designed to help the wine industry assess and strengthen its resilience. From water scarcity challenges to sustainability in vineyard operations, the discussion dives into how WineRES supports stakeholders in building adaptive strategies for a more climate-resilient future. Millie explains how data, resilience metrics, and community collaboration are shaping the future of sustainable wine production.

Millie Simpson discusses WineRES – A tool to assess the wine industries resilience to water shocks and climate change

WineRES – A tool to assess the wine industry's resilience with Millie Simpson

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Gerhard Loots (CEO, Kallipr) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss future-proofing water utilities through digitisation. 

The discussion covers the technological advancements that enable better water management and infrastructure longevity, emphasising how Australia's progressive utilities are leading the way in adopting innovative solutions. From low-power networks like Cat-M and NB-IoT to advanced localised processing, Gerhard explains how these technologies are transforming water utilities. 

Gerhard also highlights the importance of real-time data collection, comparing it to innovations in other industries like aviation and road infrastructure. He stresses the challenges of managing vast amounts of data, the benefits of near real-time information, and the need for a robust data strategy. Additionally, Gerhard shares exciting examples of water rejuvenation projects and emerging technologies, such as AI, that are poised to reshape the future of water management. 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Gerhard Loots (CEO, Kallipr) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss future-proofing water utilities through digitisation. 
The discussion covers the technological advancements that enable better water management and infrastructure longevity, emphasising how Australia's progressive utilities are leading the way in adopting innovative solutions. From low-power networks like Cat-M and NB-IoT to advanced localised processing, Gerhard explains how these technologies are transforming water utilities. 
Gerhard also highlights the importance of real-time data collection, comparing it to innovations in other industries like aviation and road infrastructure. He stresses the challenges of managing vast amounts of data, the benefits of near real-time information, and the need for a robust data strategy. Additionally, Gerhard shares exciting examples of water rejuvenation projects and emerging technologies, such as AI, that are poised to reshape the future of water management.

Gerhard Loots discusses future-proofing water utilities through digitisation

Future-proofing water utilities with IoT with Gerhard Loots of Kallipr 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Neil Gordon (Segment Lead for Water, Schneider Electric) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss how Schneider Electric is driving sustainability through innovative solutions aimed at helping the water sector meet ambitious net-zero and decarbonisation goals 

The conversation touches on the major challenges the water industry faces, including resource constraints and the pace of technological change, and how circular economy principles and collaboration across sectors—such as hydrogen production—are unlocking new possibilities. Neil also highlights the power of AI and machine learning in optimizing processes, from water treatment to big data management, revealing exciting advancements taking place globally. This episode offers a deep dive into the future of water management and the vital role technology plays in shaping a more sustainable world. 

In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Neil Gordon (Segment Lead for Water, Schneider Electric) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss how Schneider Electric is driving sustainability through innovative solutions aimed at helping the water sector meet ambitious net-zero and decarbonisation goals 
The conversation touches on the major challenges the water industry faces, including resource constraints and the pace of technological change, and how circular economy principles and collaboration across sectors—such as hydrogen production—are unlocking new possibilities. Neil also highlights the power of AI and machine learning in optimizing processes, from water treatment to big data management, revealing exciting advancements taking place globally. This episode offers a deep dive into the future of water management and the vital role technology plays in shaping a more sustainable world.

Neil Gordon discusses how Schneider Electric is driving sustainability through innovative solutions in the water sector

Kylie Rogers on Mackay’s smart sewers

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