March 1, 2019
The nomination period has been extended to Friday 8th March 2019
February 28, 2019
How is our climate changing and how we are responding to these changes in Australia and around the world?
February 26, 2019
Are you an SME that can help solve public sector challenges? Grant funding is available
February 18, 2019
Registrations are open for the National Water Forum in Adelaide on 28 March
February 7, 2019
We want you to leverage off our brand and reputation
January 25, 2019
The five-year assessment on progress to date in implementing the Basin Plan and recommendations on actions is now available.
January 17, 2019
The Australian Government is launching the Small Business Digital Champions Project to inspire and equip Australian small businesses to thrive in the digital economy.
January 17, 2019
Zayed Sustainability Prize - inaugural Water winner announced
December 14, 2018
It is that time of year when we celebrate with our families, reflect on the past 12 months and reinforce plans for the future.
December 14, 2018
December 6, 2018
What is the Smart Approved WaterMark and Smart Water Advice?
December 3, 2018
Nomination Forms and Guide for the 2019 Smart Water Awards
November 23, 2018
The Water Industry Alliance Annual General Meeting held at the end of November saw the re-election of eight of the 2018 Board Directors, bringing continuity to the organisation as we begin a new year.
November 13, 2018
It is a great honour that I am able to write to you now in the capacity of Chief Executive of the Water Industry Alliance
November 12, 2018
WaterRA currently has two PhD Projects they are seeking students for.
November 1, 2018
The Australian water industry is facing new and old challenges. Industry 4.0 – with its promise of increased visibility and performance with data – may present the solution.
October 29, 2018
The challenging topic of unconscious bias in the workplace
October 26, 2018
Water Industry Alliance Principal Member RPC's first pipe shipment arrives for commencement of Stage 1 of Townsville Haughton Pipeline
October 22, 2018
Members gain greater insight into key elements of preparing grant applications
October 18, 2018
Building on the significant developmental momentum achieved during #100daysforchange, Women & Leadership Australia is administering a national initiative to support the development of female leaders across Australia’s water sector.
October 15, 2018
We are pleased to invite members to the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Water Industry Alliance.
October 15, 2018
Submit your innovative ideas to reduce or eliminate Scope 1 greenhouse gas emission from wastewater treatment plants.
October 9, 2018
The Water Industry Alliance is pleased to support the Water Aid SA Annual Golf Day on Friday 9th November.
October 3, 2018
Dr Bernadette Eckermann, SA Water, announced as Winnovation SA awards finalist
October 2, 2018
Skilling South Australia is a South Australian Government initiative to help more people get skills and qualifications to build lasting careers and meet the needs of industry.
October 1, 2018
Water Industry Alliance member OPTIMATICS, leader of water networks optimisation, acquired by SUEZ
September 29, 2018
Murray-Darling Basin Water Infrastructure Program 2018-24
September 28, 2018
Water Industry Alliance CEO, Rachel Barratt, has announced that she will be leaving the Alliance to return to her role leading consulting firm Consilius Pty Ltd.
September 19, 2018
Join the Water Industry Alliance team at the 2018 Water Aid Golf Day!
September 5, 2018
The South Australian Government has touted building the economy in the release of this week’s 2018-19 State Budget, with a particular focus on start-ups and innovation through the appointment of a chief entrepreneur and the development of an industry assistance framework.
August 17, 2018
The South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board has announced that the Water Allocation Plan for the River Murray Prescribed Watercourse is being updated and a draft plan released for public consultation.
August 17, 2018
South Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, David Ridgway, has officially launched the Department for Trade, Tourism and Investment’s new export grant program – the SA Export Accelerator.
August 14, 2018
The Water Industry Alliance’s August Members’ Night heard from three industry experts about how we manage our stormwater and prepare, plan and mitigate for flooding in urban Adelaide.
August 8, 2018
The first 10 kilometres of the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme’s (NAIS) 29 kilometre transfer pipeline will be installed underground this month.
July 9, 2018
Award winners for the 2018 Water Industry Alliance Smart Water Awards are...
July 6, 2018
Leading Australian water industry companies have been recognised for excellence in technology and expertise at the Water Industry Alliance’s 2018 Smart Water Awards.
July 6, 2018
Leading Australian water industry companies have been recognised for excellence in technology and expertise at the Water Industry Alliance’s 2018 Smart Water Awards.
July 6, 2018
Leading Australian water industry companies and professionals have been recognised for excellence in technology and expertise at the Water Industry Alliance’s 2018 Smart Water Awards.
July 6, 2018
Leading Australian water industry companies have been recognised for excellence in technology and expertise at the Water Industry Alliance’s 2018 Smart Water Awards.
July 6, 2018
Leading Australian water industry companies have been recognised for excellence in technology and expertise at the Water Industry Alliance’s 2018 Smart Water Awards.
June 14, 2018
Water Industry Alliance members were treated to lunch while listening to leading researchers discuss their work on small-scale desalination technology.
June 14, 2018
West Australia-based irrigation company and Water Industry Alliance member, Swan Systems, has set up in Israel for three months as part of Austrade's Australian Landing Pad at SOSA, Tel Aviv.
June 4, 2018
Water Industry Alliance member Hydro-dis, in partnership with Carbon Services India, has installed and commissioned one of its water treatment systems in Barasat – about 30 kilometres from Kolkata (Calcutta).
June 1, 2018
The final report into the Productivity Commission's National Water Reform inquiry has been released to the public.
May 28, 2018
Meet the 2018 Alliancing Award nominees.
May 28, 2018
Meet the Environmental Impact Award nominees.
May 28, 2018
Meet the Innovation in Larger Organisations Award nominees.
May 28, 2018
Meet the Innovation in SMEs Award nominees
May 18, 2018
This week, the Water Industry Alliance and Irrigation Australia entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the irrigation and water industry in Australia and provide additional value to their members.
May 4, 2018
RPC Pipe System’s national sales and marketing distributor in Australia, Iplex Pipelines, has been awarded the contract for the supply of Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) pipe to Stage 1 of the Townsville City Council Haughton Pipeline Duplication project.
May 1, 2018
Water Industry Alliance members attended a workshop with the Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) on Tuesday 1st May to provide input into the economic regulation review of SA Water.
March 26, 2018
The inaugural Smart Water Summit combined over 160 utilities, manufacturers, engineers, consultants, researchers, analysts, policy makers, government representatives and academics for rich discussion of water enabling economic growth, driving innovation, and providing global solutions.
March 19, 2018
The newly-elected South Australian Liberal-led government is likely to undergo an independent pricing review into water.
March 16, 2018
In 2017 the Water Industry Alliance was successful in receiving funding as part of the South Australian Export Partnership Program.
February 28, 2018
In September 2017 the Water Industry Alliance undertook a survey of its members.
February 16, 2018
David Spiers, South Australian Liberal MP and Shadow Environment Minister, has told a gathering in Adelaide that an incoming Liberal government would not go down the track of establishing an EWS-style government department.
February 12, 2018
The Water Industry Alliance’s newest member, Inside Infrastructure, is a niche employee-owned South Australian advisory firm that brings together experienced specialists in a wide range of expert areas that deliver evidence-based solutions relevant to their clients’ requirements.
February 12, 2018
On 12 February 2018, the South Australian Government expanded its cooperation with India on water through thesigning of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra.
February 6, 2018
Hydro-dis® was one of six companies selected to participate in the Water Industry Alliance’s business delegation at the CII Trevini Water Institute’s third Water Innovation Summit.
January 19, 2018
Water Industry Alliance member FactorUTB has provided a full Control and Data Aquisition system for Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council and a new set of sewer pump stations to replace the old pump stations.
January 15, 2018
With South Australia’s state election drawing near, water professionals around the state are keen to see how ministerial candidates intend to support the sector, with continued policy reform and economic growth key issues for the industry.
December 4, 2017
Partnerships between business and government have been further underlined with the release of the 2017 Annual Small Business Statement by South Australian minister for Small Business, Martin Hamilton-Smith.
December 1, 2017
The constitution of the Water Industry Alliance has been through a number of amendments since the Alliance was established in 1998. The most recent review was in 2013.
November 17, 2017
South Australian company and Water Industry Alliance member Hydro-dis has taken its revolutionary water treatment technology to India, thanks to introductions made during the 2017 State Government-led business mission to the country.
November 16, 2017
The Water Industry Alliance Annual General Meeting saw theelection of the 2017-2018 Board members, which included the appointment of twonew members from the small-to-medium enterprise sector.
November 10, 2017
At the inaugural Water Industry Alliance member tour guests were treated to an exclusive look at three of Adelaide’s leading manufacturing facilities.
November 2, 2017
Over 100 water industry professionals gathered in Adelaide last week to hear from three South Australian women who have excelled in STEM careers and are passionate about raising the profile of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
October 27, 2017
SA Water and Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) have partnered to develop the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS), a key component of developing the South Australian Government’s Northern Adelaide Plains Agribusiness Initiative, providing a coordinated approach to accelerating growth in the area.
October 27, 2017
Water Industry Alliance CEO Rachel Barratt has facilitated a workshop with the District Council of Mount Barker and industry stakeholders to look for opportunities to extend the use of wastewater to economic development in the region.
October 24, 2017
The Water Industry Alliance (WIA) has provided a submission to the Productivity Commission’s National Water Reform draft report.
October 12, 2017
The achievements of the South Australian water industry have again been recognised, this time by news service The Lead South Australia.
September 25, 2017
The South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program (SARMS) team from PIRSA-Rural Solutions has taken out top honours at the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Sector Management.
September 25, 2017
South Australian independent publication, InDaily, has announced the top 100 companies from this year's SA Business Index list.
September 21, 2017
The Turnbull Government’s inquiry into Australia’s water resources has reached a new milestone.
September 21, 2017
The Water Industry Alliance successfully led its first delegation at the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII-Triveni Water Institute) 3rd Water Innovation Summit, promoting its members and providing support for them to establish business relationships in India.
September 1, 2017
The Water Industry Alliance will lead a targeted business capabilities matching mission in India from the 4th – 7th September.
August 25, 2017
At the August Business Connect event Water Industry Alliance members gained insights into the current and future developments for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
August 21, 2017
The Water Industry Alliance is pleased to welcome Kathryn Nicholas as the new Marketing and Communications Manager.
August 7, 2017
South Australia will be on international display this week with delegates from China visiting the state to learn about our world-class water and environmental expertise.
May 22, 2017
WIA Member Entelechy's EnviroPro® soil moisture sensors have been selected by stadium turf specialists to maintain the playing surface at the new Perth Stadium.
February 2, 2017
Australian Water Partnership CEO Professor Gary Jones told WIA members in Adelaide that the Alliance was recognised for having played a major role in developing the industry over many years and was at the forefront of breaking into international markets.
July 1, 2016
The Australian Water Association South Australian Branch and the Water Industry Alliance recently held the first South Australian Water Policy Dialogue event, with a new conference format.