Latest Podcast Episodes
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. They reflect on evolving workplace cultures, improved leadership styles, and how DE&I contributes to better project outcomes.
Episode 11
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 modelling tool to optimise recycled water storage, helping TasWater balance environmental outcomes, supply reliability, and cost.
Episode 10
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-time water usage insights for utilities and customers alike, and how Downer’s national workforce supports the rollout and maintenance of this transformative technology.
Episode 9
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 reflects on technological advancements in desalination and Australia's responsibility in global water leadership.
2024 Accelerating Action Podcast Recaps
Episode 18
Carbon credits in the water sector
In this 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.
Episode 17
Indigenous-led youth outreach using real-world community water engineering challenges
In this 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.
Episode 16
Biosolids production and end use in Australia and New Zealand: statistics and trends
In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Lauren Randall (Team Leader, Drinking Water Quality Program, Hunter Water) and Beatrice Yong (Senior Technical Advisor, Water Corporation) sit down with the Australian Water Association for an insightful conversation on biosolids management.