May 6, Wednesday @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AEST
WIOA invites local members and peers from across the operational water sector in the Great Southern Region at our WA Interest Day on Wednesday, 6 May at Retravision Stadium.
This event will feature expert presentations from Water Corporation on regional issues such as future water source planning, operational challenges, incident learnings and asset insights. The morning presentations will be followed by networking lunch and an afternoon guided tour of the local Albany Tree Farm.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from frontline operators, share practical experience, and explore real‑world challenges faced in day‑to‑day water operations.
Who Should Attend?
Water & wastewater operators, Engineers & technicians, Students & trainees in water operations, Local government professionals, Utility partners & suppliers
Local Accommodation Suggestions:
WIOA will not be organising any accommodation for attendees, so please reach out to your preferred option below:
Agenda:
| 10:00 | Arrival/Registration |
| 10:15 | Welcome and Housekeeping |
| 10:20 | WIOA Update |
| 10:30 | Future source planning for Albany and Lower Great Southern Towns Water Supply Scheme and challenges with local community engagement around desalination |
| 10:50 | Operational Leadership Unplugged |
| 11:10 | GSR Water Carting |
| 11:30 | Tree Farming for Effluent Disposal |
| 11:50 | Kojonup Hydrocarbon Incident |
| 12:10 | Esperance bore field challenges |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:50 | Bus Transfer to Albany Tree Farm |
| 1:00 – 3:00 | Tour of Albany Tree Farm |
| 3:00 | End of Interest Day Bus Transfer to Retravision Stadium |
