SA Interest Day | Adelaide
On Thursday 30 April, WIOA brought members and industry peers together in Adelaide for a highly engaging Interest Day, generously hosted by Osmoflo at their facility. The event was an
QLD Interest Day | Gympie
What a fantastic day bringing together water industry operators from across the region for a relaxed, practical and genuinely engaging WIOA Interest Day in Gympie. With close to 100 attendees,
QLD Interest Day | Gold Coast
WIOA welcomed local members and peers from across the operational water sector to a highly engaging and hands‑on Interest Day held on Wednesday, 8 April at the Kirra Hill Community
A Year of Connection and Growth: Inside the 2025 WIOA Success Report
The 2025 WIOA Success Report celebrates a year defined by collaboration, professional growth, and community spirit across Australia’s water operations sector. Highlighting achievements from our conferences, Interest Days, plant visits,
2025 PASS Award Winner Scott Easton from Water Corporation
Congratulations to Scott Easton from Water Corporation, the recipient of the 2025 WIOA Problem Accepted Solution Supplied (PASS) Award. Scott was recognised for an innovative and practical solution to a real‑world
2025 KWAYTE Award Winner – Chris Blake
Congratulations to Chris Blake on winning the 2025 Diversity and Inclusion KWATYE Award for strengthening culturally informed water management across Far North Queensland. Chris Blake, Team Leader of the Safe
2025 National Award Winners
At WIOA, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the exceptional people and programs that keep our water industry thriving. Every year, we recognise the individuals, teams, and organisations whose
Northern Territory wins the coveted IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia title for 2025
Northern Territory has won the IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia title for 2025 with its sample from Power Water’s Katherine water treatment plant. The competition was facilitated by
Call for Editorial Panel Members
We are seeking volunteers to join the WaterWorks editorial panel. The Editorial panel oversees the production of the WaterWorks technical journal, a bi-annual publication exclusive to WIOA members. About this
2025 Reece + Viadux National Main Tapping Competition
The 2025 National Main Tapping Competition was proudly hosted in mid-November at the Reece Civil + Viadux Tullamarine Centre in Victoria, with our national sponsors ensuring a fantastic event. The
2025 QLD Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 QLD Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition, held on 29–30 October in Bundaberg. It was an extraordinary event that brought
2025 NSW Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition
That’s a wrap on our 2025 NSW Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition, held on 23 – 24 July at the Newcastle Racecourse, it was a roaring success! With its
2025 WIOA NZ Tour
In May 2025, WIOA proudly led a group of 11 some of our finest Australian water operators on a study tour of New Zealand’s South Island. All participants were previous
Join the WIOA State/Territory Advisory Committee
Are you passionate about the water industry and ready to make a real impact? The WIOA State / Territory Advisory Committee members consist of dedicated industry volunteers, each boasting a commendable
30% off Delegate Registration – 2024 NSW Conference
You’re invited to the … 2025 NSW Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition 23 & 24 July 2025 | Newcastle, NSW Join hundreds of water operation professionals over two days,
NSW Interest Day
Our first NSW Interest Day of 2025 was held on Thursday, 20th of March. Nearly 40 attendees joined us at the Quipolly Water Treatment Plant, where the hard work from
WA Interest Day
Our WA Interest Day was held on Tuesday 18th March, with 80 attendees (such an admirable turn out) joining us at the Barnard Park Pavilion in Busselton, with a clarity
2025 Network Operator Development Program
The Network Operator Development Program, established in 2017, aims to identify, mentor, and develop future leaders in Victorian water network operations. It enhances operators’ knowledge, skills, and networks by exposing
2024 Team of the Year Award Winner – Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
The WIOA Team of the Year award recognises teams of employees working in any part of the water industry who have made an outstanding contribution to their workplace or community.
2024 Reece + Viadux National Main Tapping Competition
Our National Sponsors, Reece+Viadux, hosted this Grand Final on 21 November at their facility in Tullamarine, VIC. It was a great day to kick off our inaugural National Water Main