From insight to impact with Evan Atkinson

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Evan Atkinson (General Manager Smart Solutions, SUEZ) sits down with the Australian Water Association to explore the digital transformation of water utilities. From AI-enhanced analytics to pipeline automation, Evan explains how sm…

Digital decarbonisation with Neil Gordon

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Neil Gordon (Water Segment Lead, Pacific at Schneider Electric) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss digital decarbonisation in the water sector. Neil shares how utilities can harness technologies such as micr…

Changing the culture: building diversity and inclusion in the water sector with Damien Walsh and Joanne Potts

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Joanne Potts (Senior Project Manager) and Damien Walsh (Framework Manager) from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the water construction sector. …

A journey to zero environmental discharge with Henry Razay and Floyd Imber

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Henry Razay (Process Engineer, WSP) and Floyd Imber (Planning Engineer, WSP) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss their journey to zero environmental discharge. They share insights into developing a stochastic …

Partnering to deliver smart water reading solutions with Ash Jones

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Ash Jones (Senior Operations Manager, Advanced Metering at Downer) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss partnering to deliver smart water reading solutions. Ash explains how smart meters offer accurate, real-t…

Water without limits: climate resilience, innovation and circularity with Scott Chalmers

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Scott Chalmers (General Manager Strategic Growth, Osmoflo) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the evolving role of innovation and collaboration in driving climate resilience across the water industry. Scott …

Reconciliation in water: what does best-practice co-design and engagement look like with Nina Braid and Nellie Hirschausen

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Nellie Hirschausen (Aboriginal Engagement Lead, SA Water) and Nina Braid (Aboriginal Partnerships Manager, Yarra Valley Water) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss reconciliation in the water sector. They share…

Neurodiversity in water: rethinking inclusion for a smarter sector with Annalisa Contos and Michael Krome

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Annalisa Contos (Principal, Atom Consulting) and Michael Krome (Chief Operations Officer, Australian Spatial Analytics) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss neurodiversity in the water industry. From lived expe…

A handbook for water utilities: engaging and supporting businesses to be water efficient with Adam Jones and Jethro Laidlaw

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Adam Jones (Principal Engineer) from BMT and Jethro Laidlaw (Manager of Water Efficiency) from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss a newl…

Investigation on removal of PFAS using water treatment sludge and biochar with Dr Duc Nguyen

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Dr Duc Nguyen (Technology Project Engineer, Circular Economy Team, South East Water) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss innovative approaches to PFAS removal using water treatment sludge and biosolid-derived…