OUR VISION

AWA will be widely recognised and trusted for its independence, expertise, leadership and influence in the area of sustainable water management.

OUR MISSION

Management of water as part of a sustainable environment.

OUR GUILDING PRINCIPLES

o Respect and respond to the needs of our members and stakeholders
o Deliver high standard, professional, technical and community learning opportunities, relevant services and opportunities for those working in the waste sector
o Provide the latest, most relevant information and knowledge customised to member needs
o Build and maintain levels of public awareness amongst business, policy makers and the community
o Develop a strong commercial culture and capability
o Be open and accessible; fair and equitable
o Continually improve the quality of our services
o Create opportunities to deliver positive business outcomes through strategic alliances with national and international stakeholders

www.awa.asn.au

The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) leads the Victorian Government's efforts to sustainably manage:

• water resources and catchments
• climate change
• bushfires
• parks and other public land
• forests
• biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.

www.dse.vic.gov.au

Tyco Water is Australia's premier pipeline systems provider, delivering complete pipeline solutions to the water industry in Australia, the Pacific, Asia and the Far East.

Tyco's product lines TYTON ductile iron and SINTAKOTE steel, PVC, ABS and polyethylene

Ph: (02) 9612 2414

www.tycowater.com

The Water Services Association of Australia is the peak body of the Australian urban water industry.

wsaa.asn.au

Sydney Water delivers essential and sustainable water services for the benefit of the community.

Sydney Water provides drinking water, recycled water, wastewater services and some stormwater services to more than four million people in Sydney, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains. Drinking water is sourced from a network of dams managed by the Sydney Catchment Authority, then treated and delivered to customers' homes and businesses by Sydney Water.

With more than 3,000 staff, Sydney Water has assets with a replacement value of more than $20 billion and a capital expenditure program of more than $1 billion planned in 2007-08.

Sydney Water, a statutory State owned corporation, wholly owned by the New South Wales Government has three equal, principal objectives:

• to protect public health
• to protect the environment
• to be a successful business.

www.sydneywater.com.au

Melbourne Water

www.melbournewater.com.au

Founded in 1885 and headquartered in New York City, PB is a leader in the development and operation of infrastructure to meet the needs of communities around the world. The firm provides strategic consulting, planning, engineering, and program and construction management services to both public and private sector clients.

PB is active in multiple market sectors, including transportation, power, buildings/facilities, water/wastewater, environmental, and urban/community development. The firm has the capability to see a project through its entire life cycle, from planning to implementation to operation and maintenance, and has earned a distinguished reputation for its technical and management expertise

pbworld.com/

The 16 Victorian regional water corporations vary greatly, in terms of their geographic size and the population they service, together with the types of products and services they provide to their customers. The types of services provided may include:

•    Urban services: supply water and wastewater services to regional towns.
•    Rural services: manage large head-works and/or bulk supplies to regional towns and farms.
•    Combined rural and urban services: including the management of head-works, rural, and regional town water and wastewater services.

The water corporations are committed to working towards a sustainable future by managing the total water resource. This is achieved through a range of programs aimed at reducing water consumption, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the use of recycled water.

www.vicwater.org.au

Maunsell AECOM is a leading provider of planning, design, engineering, management and advisory services across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and beyond. Our team of more than 3,300 talented people covers a broad industry focus including integrated expertise in buildings, environment, water, mining, power, energy and transport.  
 
Maunsell AECOM is part of AECOM, a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental and energy.  With more than 41,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments.

www.maunsell.com

Orica is one of the leading publicly-owned companies.  We are also one of the few truly global Australian-based companies, with operations in around 50 countries and customers in twice that many.

We have evolved from a supplier of explosives to the Victorian gold fields in 19^th Century Australia into a multi-billion dollar company that is currently ranked as one of the top 40 companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange based on market capitalisation.

Orica’s proud traditions of leadership, innovation, quality and safety are shared by our 15,000 people located in around 50 countries across six continents.  
 

Orica turns science into the solutions that satisfy basic human needs. Our products, brands and services can be trusted for their reliability, range and quality.  Each of our businesses – Orica Mining Services, Minova, Orica Chemicals and Orica Consumer Products - is the leader in its chosen market and enjoys a world class reputation.

www.orica.com.au

MWH is global leader in Water, Wastewater, Engineering, Environmental, Asset Management, Mining, Transportation, Energy and Technology Solutions. We are part of a 6,100 person global team dedicated to providing sustainable and innovative solutions that meet the high demands of both our clients and modern society.

With local and international expertise, a client-focused approach and extensive experience, MWH will help you find and implement the best strategy for your project. With over 1200 professionals in Australia and New Zealand, backed up by our extensive global network, we have the capability to successfully solve the most complex problems.

www.mwh.com.au

www.citywestwater.com.au

www.sewl.com.au

Yarra Valley Water provides water and sewerage services to over 1.6 million pople and almost 50,000 businesses in the northern and eastern suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne. We strive to provide customers with the highest-quality water. Our commitment to customers has been internationally recognised and we are dedicated to delivering all of our services within the carrying capacity of nature.

www.yvw.com.au

Iplex is a name synonymous with growth and innovation in plastic pipeline systems.

Iplex Pipelines is a leading manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipeline systems in Australasia. Iplex manufactures and supplies pipeline systems from 15mm up to 3000mm in diameter for a diverse range of applications including: Water Supply, Sewerage, Plumbing, Gas, Stormwater, Irrigation, Telecommunications, Electrical, Mining and Industrial. Iplex operates manufacturing facilities located in every Australian State, NZ and Singapore.

www.iplex.com.au

To secure the long term water supply of all Australians, the Australian Government has announced Water for the Future, a $12.9 billion water investment program. This includes $450 million for the 'Improving Water Information Program' administered by the Bureau of Meteorology and backed by the Commonwealth Water Act 2007 and key stakeholders.

The Bureau will enhance the quality and utility of Australia's water information by producing the National Water Account, supported by a truly national water monitoring and data collection network. The program includes development and maintenance of an integrated, national water information system freely accessible to the public.

www.bom.gov.au

The National Water Commission is responsible for helping to drive national water reform and advising the Minister for Climate Change and Water and State and Territory governments on water issues.

www.nwc.gov.au/

www.macdow.com.au