Australian Water Conservation and Reuse Research Program

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What is AWCRRP?

Rainwater, stormwater, greywater and reclaimed water will form an integral part of Australia’s future water supply. Within 10 years, the Australian Water Conservation and Reuse Research Program (AWCRRP) promises to conserve and generate 1000 gigalitres more water each year from these relatively untapped resources.

CSIRO and the Australian Water Association (AWA) lead the program, together with a wide range of Australian stakeholders and international collaborators. Under Stage 2, a national portfolio of innovative demonstration projects will be supported by research to assist the uptake of new technology through education and training activities, and policy reform. New stakeholders for Stage 2 are welcome.

As Stage 1 is nearing completion, it is time to advise stakeholders and interested parties of the research findings and seek input into future directions.

A series of objectives and timelines were set within this Program and researchers committed to undertake approximately 12 different but inter-related projects identified as important for developing experience in, and growing commitment to water recycling programs across Australia.

The timeline specified that researchers needed to report on their projects (Stage 1) by early 2004 and set objectives for Stage 2 projects. To facilitate this reporting process, AWA is organising a series of workshops to be held in major centres across Australia.

About the Water Reuse Project Workshops

A current update of knowledge on water conservation and reuse - and an opportunity to influence future goals - Workshops across Australia, during May 2004.

The Workshops will provide opportunities for local input into Stage 2 research and the proposed national portfolio of innovative demonstration projects on water conservation and reuse. Projects will run from city to suburb at industrial and domestic scales - and may involve rainwater, stormwater, grey water and/or reclaimed water.

Program Outline

9.00am Water reuse in Australia

Five minute presentations on each of 12 reviews, with overview of the most significant issues, gaps and actions needed.
These reviews have been conducted by researchers from CSIRO, Universities, Aust Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, GreenPlumbers and solicitors.

Water reuse and conservation policy

Current programs and/or projects

Future plans and initiatives

12.00 noon Planning Stage 2

List of projects - state focus and national perspective

Appropriate partners - list on which Workshop groups can draw in the afternoon

Criteria for projects to be considered/evaluated/prioritised e.g. uniqueness/innovation, geographical considerations, imperative of the research component

LUNCH

1.30pm -3.15pm
Work Groups, Summaries and Workshop Round Up

Workshop Dates

Workshops will run in every state and territory during May 2004.

May 5 - ADELAIDE
Engineers Australia Meeting Room
Bagot Street, North Adelaide

May 19 - MELBOURNE
CSIRO, Ian Wark Auditorium
Bayview Avenue, Clayton

May 11 - BRISBANE
The Greek Club
29 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane

May 13 - CANBERRA
Edmund Barton Conference Centre
Kings Avenue, Canberra

May 21 - ALICE SPRINGS
DIPE Building, Level 1 Board Room,
Alice Springs Plaza

May 12 - SYDNEY
AWA Boardroom
44 Hampden Road, Artarmon

May 18 - HOBART
CSIRO Marine Research
Castray Esplanade, Hobart

May 25 - PERTH
CSIRO Land and Water Auditorium
Underwood Avenue, Floreat

Contacts and Further Information

Further information on Workshops is available from events@awa.asn.au