SA Sundowner April 2025 - The power of water for cooling our communities

The Young Water Professionals of the SA AWA Branch are excited to invite you to their first 2025 Sundowner. SA Sundowner events are FREE and are located in convenient CBD locations for an informal knowledge sharing discussion, and networking over after-work drinks thanks to our wonderful sponsor GPA Engineering on Tuesday 29th April from 5:15pm to 6:30pm.

Topic –The power of water for cooling our communities

As our cities grow and temperatures rise, how can water help create cooler, greener, and more livable spaces? Join Greg Ingleton, Segment Manager for Circular Economy at Sydney Water, as he explores the powerful role of water in urban climate resilience.

Drawing from decades of experience in water management, including his work on one of the world’s largest Integrated Water Cycle Management projects—the Aerotropolis scheme in Western Sydney—Greg will share insights into how smart water solutions can combat urban heat, improve livability, and transform communities.

From large-scale infrastructure to simple steps you can take at home, this talk will inspire you to rethink water’s role in shaping the cities of the future.

Speaker:

Greg Ingleton Segment Manager - Circular Economy, Sydney Water

Greg started his career in the Agribusiness sector and after completing a Bachelor of Applied Science, joined the water industry. Over the past 22 years, Greg has influenced the connection between water and livability through both on-ground practical demonstration projects along with identifying and quantifying the benefits of water for greening and cooling to enable livability to be embedded in corporate strategies. 

After 18 years in SA Water, Greg joined Sydney Water to focus on recycled water and the development of one of the largest IWCM projects in the world, the Aerotropolis IWCM scheme in Western Sydney. Greg also has a small consultancy firm, Cool by Nature, focusing on smart water solutions for cooling and greening across a number of States.

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Sundowner events are open to anyone with an interest in the water industry, and present an opportunity to meet with other professionals, regardless of experience levels. This is a free event where you can grab your first drink (beer, wine or soft) which is on the house thanks to GPA Engineering, after that you purchase your own drinks, however, please register your attendance. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Event Details
When: Tuesday 29th April 2025
Venue: Electra House, Ground Floor PMQ Room, 131 King William St, Adelaide
Time: 5:15pm for a 5:30pm start. Event concludes at 6:30pm
What: Drinks over the bar, first drink free (beer, wine or soft) further drinks and light meals available for purchase.