2024 PASS Award Winner Wayne Neale from Barwon Water
Our congratulations go to Wayne and all of the other solutions that were submitted by Members in 2024. The Problem What was the problem that you experienced? In the last
Successful Interest Day ends with Wivenhoe Dam tour in QLD
We had a great day out at Wivenhoe Dam in South East Queensland on Wednesday 21st August, at our 2024 QLD interest day. Thank you to our host sponsor Seqwater
BHP wins IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in South Australia
What a fantastic day at our South Australian Interest Day. Some thought provoking presentations followed by the fiercely contested IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in South Australia. 22x Entries and
2024 QLD Indigenous LG Drinking Water Symposium
Following the endorsement of WIOA’s first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Action Plan in May 2024, WIOA decided to run a seminar in a First Nation region. As part of WIOA’s
2024 WIOA QLD Water Operations Industry Conference and Exhibition
2024 Queensland Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition That’s a wrap! We made some exciting changes, showcased Operators and the Water Operations Sector to provide professional development and networking opportunities!
2024 NZ WIOA Tour
With all of us officially meeting up for the first time at the Wellington airport the groups networking got off to a bit of a slow start, with everyone waiting
2024 WIOA Victorian Water Operations Industry Conference and Exhibition
The 2024 WIOA Victorian Water Operations Industry Conference and Exhibition, held in Bendigo Victoria on February 28th and 29th, was a resounding success, showcasing the dynamic innovation within the water
2024 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia – Victorian Winner: Yarra Valley Water!
The Water Industry Operators Association (WIOA) has announced the Victorian winner of the 2024 Ixom Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia competition. Yarra Valley Water took out the top prize
2023 PASS Award Winner Sean Doyle from Barwon Water
Our congratulations go to Sean and all of the other solutions that were submitted by Members in 2023.The ProblemWhat was the problem that you experienced?Determining the exact time to stop
Narromine Shire Council – WIOA 2023 Team Of The Year!
It’s time to announce the winners of the esteemed National Team of the Year award. This remarkable team has truly shone through their exceptional teamwork and innovative strategies and impressed
2023 WIOA NSW/ACT Water Operations Industry Conference and Exhibition
The 15th NSW/ACT Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition welcomed over 700 industry professionals to EPIC in Canberra on November 1st and 2nd, 2023. Hosted by Icon Water, the event
2023 NSW Women of Water Breakfast
On Wednesday the 1st of November 2023, fifteen women from across the water industry of NSW got together for the inaugural Women in Water breakfast. Ladies came from across the
2023 Kwatye Award Winners – Steven Nash & Ricky Bertoli, Goulburn Valley Water
Project Title: Dunyak Moira Fishing Ponds at Merrigum WTP About the initiative‘Dunyak Moira’ in Yorta Yorta language means Fishing Lake, and that is the new role for two retired raw
2023 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia – Fern Tree TasWater Wins!
WIOA is thrilled to announce TasWater Fern Tree Treatment Plant as the winner of the 2023 IXOM National Best Tasting Tap Water competition. Competing against entries from South Australia, Queensland,
Life Membership for Tony Hourigan & Jill Busch
Our heartfelt congratulations are extended to Tony Hourigan from TRILITY and Jillian Busch from Albury City Council, who were announced as WIOA’s tenth and eleventh Life Members at the Victorian conference in March. They have
2022 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia – Melbourne Water Wins!
Australia’s best tasting tap water was decided on Saturday 12 November 2022, when WIOA with great support from Richmond Valley Council hosted the Ixom 2022 Best Tasting Tap Water in
Rous County Council wins 2022 Team Of The Year
During February 2022 Lismore and its surrounds were decimated by unprecedented flooding. Over 800mm of rain fell in the catchment over a 24-hour period, with more rain causing a second
Tasmanian Operators Recognised
Congratulations to the nominees and winners of the Tasmanian Awards Operator of the Year – Nominees Shannon Spencer – Winner David Brooks Adam Cowen Guy Kearnes Darrin Lawler Young Operator
2022 PASS Award Winner Matt Holz from TasWater
Our congratulations go to Matt and all of the other solutions that were submitted by Members in 2022. The Problem What was the problem that you experienced? Manual removal of
2022 Kwatye Award Winners – Nerilee Kerslake, Shane Charles, Keanau Wighton & Toby Ardler from Albury City Council
The Wagirra Trail Wonga Wetlands Loop Wonga Wetlands was developed in the 1990’s as a pioneering method for using treated wastewater from Albury City to improve and enhance the natural