- The Waterwise Perth Action Plan recognised at the Australian Water Association's (AWA) Western Australian Water Awards
- The plan has saved Perth and Peel 12 gigalitres of water between 2019-2023
- WA Water Awards recognise outstanding achievements and innovation of those in the water sector
The Waterwise Perth Action Plan has been recognised at the Australian Water Association's (AWA) Western Australian Water Awards, taking out the award for Organisational Excellence.
Waterwise was recognised at an awards dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Perth on Friday night, which honoured the best leadership, innovative research, programs and infrastructure projects.
The AWA said the WA Government's Waterwise Perth Action Plan was a successful example of whole-of-Government action to tackle the challenge of a growing city in a changing climate.
Led by Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, eight agencies worked collaboratively to deliver the plan, which has made great progress to transition Perth into a leading waterwise city by 2030.
The Waterwise Perth Action Plan 2019 and its second iteration, Kep Katitjin-Gabi Kaadadjan, has now saved Perth and Peel 12 gigalitres of water between 2019-2023 enough water to fill Optus Stadium 12 times.
The winners in a number of categories will contend for the National Awards in 2024.
AWA Award Winners:
Organisational Excellence Award:
Department of Water & Environmental Regulation, Water Corporation and other contributing organisations Waterwise Perth Action Plan 2019
R&D Excellence Award (sponsored by Water Research Australia):
Claire Doll, The University of Western Australia The Economics of Public Open Spaces Under Water Scarcity
Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (REGIONAL):
Water Corporation, Curtin University, and contributing organisations Horrocks WTP Continuous Electrochlorination (CEC) Upgrade
Student Water Prize (Sponsored by GHD):
Maira Alvi, The University of Western Australia Deep Learning for Prognostics of Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Young Water Professional of the Year (sponsored by Xylem):
Liz Duguid, Electrical Engineer, Water Corporation
Water Professional of the Year:
Cristiano Carvalho, Water Corporation
Water Sensitive Urban Design:
LD Total, City of Canning, Water Corporation Lake Street Urban Stream
As stated by Water Minister Simone McGurk:
"I would like to congratulate all the winners for their contribution to protecting our precious water resources, which is more important than ever as we face a hotter, drier future due to climate change.
"These awards are a fitting acknowledgement of the innovation of many Western Australians, and I have had the pleasure to see their important work first-hand.
"May I also acknowledge the win of the Waterwise Perth Action Plan. This is another significant milestone for the Plan in raising awareness of the importance of our water resources and delivering waterwise outcomes for our communities."
