Archive for March 2020
2021 Water Industry Asset Revaluation
During February, VicWater held a meeting of the 2021 Water Industry Asset Revaluation Working Group. The Working Group includes water corporations, VAGO, DTF, VGA and DELWP. Working group members, led…
Read MoreReview of the recycled water guidelines – red tape reduction
Water corporations will benefit from a substantial reduction in red tape under the proposed revised recycled water guidelines, with improvements that include:– Health and Environmental Management Plans (HEMP) amendments will…
Read MoreReady to Connect?
The newest major event on the Victorian water calendar VicWater Connect features four concurrent streams – Leadership and Innovation, Policy and Environment, Finance and Risk, Diversity and Innovation – all…
Read MoreA Word from the CEO
Policy development is one of VicWater’s key priorities. To do this well, we are working with senior staff across the membership who know what our sector’s major needs are and…
Read MoreAshurst presents the new Victorian Environment Protection Laws
High Usage and Leakage Allowance
VicWater has formed a working group to review the VicWater High Usage Guidelines and engage with important stakeholders such as the ESC and EWOV. A scope has been drafted for a consultant to…
Read MoreAustralian Guidelines for Water Recycling
VicWater is currently taking member feedback on a potential submission on the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling: Managing Health and Environmental Risks. A consultation draft was circulated to water corporations…
Read MoreConstruction Procurement – Major Projects Standard Contract
The VicWater Major Projects Standard Contract Working Group met 14 February. The water industry will develop a bespoke major projects contract in order to comply with the new Ministerial Standing…
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