On 18th July, Hon Tony Burke, Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities and Hon Paul Caica, South Australian Minister for Water and the River Murray announced that $1.3m would be provided to support a feasibility study and a business case and program proposal for the South Australian River Murray Improvements Program, to be undertaken by the WIA and SA State Government.
While more details are to be firmed up through the feasibility study, it is expected that the Program will provide up to 40 GL of water to the Commonwealth for $240 million, most of which will be invested back into the industry to deliver irrigation efficiences..
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Consultation being held by new economic regulator
On 1 July 2012, the Essential Services Commission became the independent economic regulator of the South Australian water industry under the Water Industry Act 2012. ESCOSA has released a number of consultation documents seeking the views of all stakeholders in three key regulatory areas. Read More...
Water Sensitive SA – What do you need to make it happen?
The Stormwater Industry Association invite you to take part in the Water Sensitive SA - What do you need to make it happen? Online survey. South Australia has a strong history of innovation in stormwater management, and recent policy reforms position our state as national leaders in the transition to water sensitive urban growth and renewal. Key to maintaining this leadership is a skilled and supported network of professionals like you. Read More....
2012 GMUSG & SACOME Mining and Resources Conference and Trade Expo - Special Price for WIA Members
Global Maintenance Upper Spencer Gulf is a supply-chain industry cluster representing 100 contractors and suppliers to South Australia’s mining and resource sector. The conference co-convenor, SACOME, is South Australia’s resource industry peak body with a role to promote long-term sustainability of the resources industry. This year the groups have joined forces to bring you South Australia’s premier mining and resource sector conference and trade expo to be held in Whyalla in August. WIA Members are invited to access a special price to attend the Conference of $300 (usually $400) by sending an email to [email protected]. Click here for flyer.
