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Conference:
Day 1
31 August 8:30am - 5:30pm
 
Day 2
1 September 8:30am - 5:30pm
 
Day 3
2 September 8:30am - 5:30pm
 
 
3 September Pre-conference workshop:
Water efficiency and costumer engagement
 

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Conference Day One - 31 August 2010

Conference Day One - 31 August 2010
8.30am

Registration and welcome

9am

Opening remarks from Chair

 

WHERE SUSTAINABILITY MEETS COMMERCIAL IMPERATIVES

9.10am

Delivering an essential and sustainable water plan: Recycling,Desalination & Water Efficiency

  • Recycling making a significant difference to industry, agriculture, residences and the environment
  • Implementing a strategy of sustainability, efficiency and accountability
  • Setting an industry benchmark in water delivery
General Manager Operations, Sydney Water Corporation
9.40am

Keynote address: Building one of the world’s largest and most technically advanced desalination facilities

  • The Victorian Government's Water Plan seeks to diversity Melbourne's water supplies and reduce the city's reliance on rain. The Victorian Desalination Project is a crucial part of that plan. It will supply up to 150 billion litres of water a year to Melbourne and regional towns by the end of 2011. The reverse osmosis plant will be the largest in Australia.
General Manager Capital Projects, Department Sustainability & Environment Victoria
10.10am

Initiatives in water efficiency and ensuring the community and industry understand the true value of water

  • Developing a comprehensive water plan that delivers solutions to metropolitan, town and non-urban environments
  • Working with industry to ensure water supply, quality and the environment meets community expectations
NSW Water Commissioner, NSW Office of Water
10.40am

Morning tea

 

NATIONAL PROJECT OUTLOOK

11.20am

Outlook Panel: national water priorities list

  • Where are the projects and where are the areas that require most urgent attention?
  • What are the fundamental drivers influencing water utilities in
    2011/2012?
  • Is the current economic climate delaying the development ofnecessary projects?
Mr David Butt,
Director Water, Energy and Waste, ACT Department Environment, Climate Change, Water and Energy
Mr Amit Chanan,
(Moderator)
General Manager Strategic Assets, State Water NSW
Manager Major Projects, State Water Corporation
General Manager Technical Services, Hunter Water
 

WATER MANAGEMENT AND URBAN PLANNING

12pm

Panel discussion: Examining a future where all aspects of urban growth and management are developed cohesively

  • Is it time we started developing a plan that incorporates water,electricity, urban planning and transport in one plan?
  • Ensuring water quality is protected
  • Strategies to promote cross sector discussion
  • What is the role of governments to facilitate industry participation and development?
NSW Water Commissioner, NSW Office of Water
City Waters Manager, Hamilton City Council
Chief Operating Officer, water
 

CASE STUDIES IN SUSTAINABILITY: SUPPLY

12.40pm

Overcoming the challenges of creating Tasmania’s largest water and waste water utility

  • Bringing together 12 bulk water council authorities
  • Developing an investment plan that keeps pace growth and meets community expectations
  • Improving water quality, waste water processing, water storage capacity, re-use and environmental health
 
1pm

Lunch

2.20pm

Case study: Developing a sustainable water delivery strategy for one of Australia’s fastest growing regions

  • Securing water supply for Australia’s fastest growing regions
  • Developing long-term water supply strategies
  • Making considerable inroads in consumption through greater community interaction
Ms Karen Waldman,
Executive Director, Queensland Water Commission
2.50pm

Case study: SA Water – Kangaroo Island Long Term Plan

  • Securing SA’s water supply for the next 30 years
  • Implementing a plan that allows for significant growth
  • Accounting for a range of factors including environmental, social, economic and technical
Chief Operating Officer, water
3.20pm

Speed Networking & Afternoon Tea

 

INVESTMENT DRIVERS AND CAPITAL WORKS

4.20pm

Developing a risk based investment plan for water infrastructure

  • Examining State Water’s capital investment plan
  • The importance of establishing a working criteria for investment decisions
  • Developing a plan that ensures service quality and reduces risk
General Manager Strategic Assets, State Water NSW
4.40pm

Case study: Innovative funding strategies to ensure the delivery of critical pieces of infrastructure: Melbourne’s Desalination Facility

Patrick Sieb, Division Director, Infrastructure & Utilities, Macquarie Capital Advisers
5pm

Panel discussion: Examining the opportunities for investment in the water sector

  • What does the current water investment landscape look like?
  • How can activity in water investment be increased?
  • What are the drivers for environmental markets? And how can future opportunities be maximised?
  • What lessons can be learnt from previous transactions?
5.40pm

Closing remarks from Chair

5.40pm

End of Conference and closing from chair

5.50pm

Cocktail reception

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