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YOUR REGIONAL, RURAL & REMOTE SPECIALIST NETWORK
This network is a source of information, an advocate for issues, and a network that facilitates information exchange in the wider water sector.
The network committee has a diverse interest and skill set that covers the management of:
Drinking water
Irrigation
Environmental water
Recycled water
Stormwater
Mining and Industrial water
Water Policy
MEET THE COMMITTEE
We are interested in the supply of safe drinking water, allocation of water resources for competing priorities (e.g. Murray Darling Basin issues), impacts of climate change, coal seam gas water among others. We intend to be an active voice and advocacy network within the AWA and welcome your input and involvement.
Committee Members:
Trevor Sultana, Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Chair)
Danny Burkett, Aqwest (Vice Chair)
Damien Abbott, GEA Australia
Craig Cahill, Sunwater
Steve Capewell, Goulburn Valley Water
Damayanthi Chandrasekera
Lloyd Eley-Smith, NSW Department of Planning and Environment
Shane Harrison, Veolia
Ben Kele, Arris Pty Ltd
Dr. Kuruvilla Mathew, Murdoch University
Samantha McGufficke, Orange City Council
Janice Wilson, Double Black Diamond Solutions
CONNECT AT OUR NEXT MEMBER CIRCLE
Member circles are exclusive to AWA members and provide an opportunity to share knowledge with likeminded professionals and practitioners. To receive your invite to our next member circle, login and ensure you have Regional, Rural & Remote selected as one of your Specialist Network preferences.
RESOURCES
Specialist Network Survey Results 2021
Can we prevent Australia's Havelock North?
Old school asset condition assessment still has a place
Powering a community’s connection to land, culture and language
Regional Water Information from the Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Account
Regional, Rural & Remote: Action Plan 2021-2023
GET IN TOUCH
Member Engagement Manager
Carlie Sargent
Get in touch using the Contact Us form