Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA)

🚨Last Call to Submit an Abstract! 🚨 Have a story, project, innovation, challenge, or lesson learned worth sharing? There's still time to submit an abstract for a paper or poster presentation at a WIOA event before it closes this Friday, 31 July! 💧Share your practical experience 💧Build your professional network 💧Gain industry recognition 🎟️ Successful submissions receive a 35% delegate pass discount. Take inspiration from our 2025 NSW winners: ⭐ Best Operator Paper – Scott Collis, Veolia | Australia & New Zealand ⭐ Runner-Up Best Operator Paper – Lachlan Baggett, Riverina Water ⭐ Best Overall Paper – Shane Dyson & Steven Buck, Icon Water ⭐ Best Poster – Chris Yeats, Pyrocal View Past Papers: https://lnkd.in/gPSA3TXS 🏆 Award-winning presenters may also receive the opportunity to take their knowledge nationwide, with travel, accommodation, and a full delegate pass to present at another WIOA conference. ➡️Submit your abstract today and put your experience in the spotlight. Wioa.org.au/2026nsw #WIOA #CallForAbstracts #WaterIndustry #KnowledgeSharing #ProfessionalDevelopment #ConferencePresenter #OperatorExcellence

🏆 2026 QUEENSLAND – 3RD PLACE FOR BEST PAPER BY AN OPERATOR! Congratulations to Liam Kelly and Dion Molloy from Seqwater for sharing their presentation, “Strategy to Reality: One Year On from Strategic Change to Maintenance Delivery.” Drawing on their experience in Maintenance Improvement and Reliability, Liam and Dion provided an honest look at the first year of operating under a new maintenance contract, sharing what worked, what required adjustment, and the lessons learned along the way. Their presentation highlighted how lasting operational improvements come from disciplined execution, clear responsibilities, consistent standards, and continuous learning in the field, rather than contract structures alone. 👏 A valuable example of sharing real experiences, practical insights, and lessons learned to help others across the industry improve and succeed. Submit an abstract and be a winner at our NSW Conference for 2026! Wioa.org.au/2026nsw Submissions Close: Friday, 31st July 2026. Presentation opportunities by paper or poster formats. #WIOA #KnowledgeSharing #WaterIndustry #MaintenanceExcellence #Seqwater #ProfessionalDevelopment #IndustryLeadership

A fantastic turnout yesterday at the WIOA WA Super Interest Day, with close to 70 attendees from across the water industry coming together for a full program of shared experience, learning and connection. Our presenters delivered insightful discussions including the WIOA Network Operator Development Program and an optimisation of water efficiency through a continuous wash‑up flow filter case study. Key highlights included live demonstrations from the TRILITY CL2 Drum Capping to the much-anticipated 2026 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in WA and the Reece Group Civil + Viadux WA Water Main Tapping competitions. Congratulations to Water Corporation's Capel water treatment plant in the South West for claiming the title of the 2026 WA IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water, in close second was last year's winner Water Corporation and ATJV Mundaring with Water Corporation's Dalyellup Water treatment plant in third place. Exciting news for Justin and Cullen (team Black Burl) from Water Corporation owning the bragging rights to the 2026 WA Reece Civil + Viadux Main Tapping competition with a record time of 1.42 for the State. We also proudly recognised excellence through celebration with Coogee Chemicals, our Award Sponsor. 🏆Casey Crisp from Water Corporation was awarded the 2026 WA New Operator of the Year 🏆Kahn Lockey from SSJV/Water Corporation was awarded 2026 WA Operator of the Year The energy in the room was outstanding with genuine networking, knowledge sharing, and new connections formed across the sector. Thank you to Water Corporation for hosting the event, to our event sponsor Trainright Industrial Services (Aust) Pty Ltd (TOID 45777) and to everyone who attended, presented, supported and contributed. We’re already looking ahead to an even bigger and better WA event in 2027. #WIOA #WaterIndustry #WaterOperations #BestTastingTapWater #WaterProfessionals #2026Awards #KnowledgeSharing

Join water industry professionals, operational leaders, safety specialists, regulators and frontline teams for this Water Industry Safety Event [WISE] in Wodonga. Friday, 28 August | North East Water Facilities | Wodonga A full day dedicated to advancing safety excellence across the water sector. Through practical case studies, expert presentations, panel discussions and interactive learning opportunities, explore key challenges and emerging best practices in physical safety, psychological wellbeing, and incident response. This event is designed to share lessons learned and equipped with actionable strategies to improve safety outcomes across organisations. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gmDWXpfa Hosted by North East Water #waterindustrysafety #safetyevent #wateroperations

Every operations team has a story worth sharing. From unexpected challenges and innovative fixes to lessons learned on the job, your experience could help others across the industry. Whether you work in operations, maintenance, the laboratory, engineering, or management, WIOA is looking for real-world stories, practical case studies, and operational insights to feature at our 2026 event 💡Present a paper 💡Showcase a poster 💡Share your experience with industry peers 💡Successful submissions receive a 35% discount on a delegate pass 💡Share your story and you could be rewarded with a fully funded opportunity to present your paper at another WIOA conference across Australia Your next project, challenge, or success story could inspire someone else's solution. 👉 Submit an abstract before Friday, 31st July and put your experience in the spotlight. 💧🌟 Wioa.org.au/2026nsw Presentation Room Sponsored by McBerns Pty Ltd #WIOA #WaterIndustry #CallForAbstracts #KnowledgeSharing #ProfessionalDevelopment #OperationsExcellence

Join us for our NSW Interest Day. Wednesday, 26 August | Sydney Water’s Purified Recycled Water Discovery Centre | Quakers Hill Gather for a unique opportunity to see firsthand how purified recycled water technology is evolving in Australia. Learn how water is treated to meet stringent Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling and can help supplement future drinking water supplies. ➡️ Discover the treatment processes ➡️ Explore the future of water security ➡️ Connect with industry peers and professionals To provide the best experience, the Interest Day will be split into two sessions, with places limited to 25 participants per session. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/ghCnkngj Hosted by Sydney Water #WIOA #SydneyWater #PurifiedRecycledWater #WaterRecycling #WaterInnovation #WaterSecurity #InterestDay #WaterIndustry #FutureOfWater

🏆2026 QUEENSLAND - BEST PAPER OVERALL WINNER (BRIAN DAVIS AWARD)! Congratulations to Angelina Isler from TRILITY with presentation “Enhancing leak detection through digital monitoring and operational expertise”. This open category award recognises the most outstanding paper presented at the conference. Angelina’s submission impressed judges with its clarity, depth and practical relevance. Angelina's presentation and paper is about the interval between a leak occurring and operator inspection is when water networks bleed. This paper closes that window by integrating flow meter data, TaKaDu's predictive analytics, and TRILITY's operational expertise. Objectives: 💠Reduce non-revenue water through earlier detection and improved network visibility 💠 Shift from reactive inspection to proactive, data-driven maintenance 💠 Deliver near-real-time alerting without proportional increases in operational costs Highlighting how everyday operational challenges can inspire industry-wide improvements! Proudly Sponsored by SAFEgroup Automation (SGA) Your experience matters too! Submit an abstract, share what you’ve learned, and be recognised for the work you’re doing on the ground! Submissions close for our NSW Conference on the 24th of July: http://wioa.org.au/papers Register to attend the WIOA NSW Conference in Newcastle, 9-10 September: Wioa.org.au/2026nsw #WIOA #Wateroperations #wateryouwaitingfor #recognition

Join the WIOA SA Committee for The Power of Membership Webinar with discussion about SA Success Stories, Events and Opportunities. Hear the latest updates from CEO Dean Barnett, SA Advisory Committee members, and industry representatives as we share member experiences and the benefits of being part of the WIOA community. ➡️ Connect with industry peers ➡️ Share your views through discussions ➡️ Tell us what challenges you're facing and what you'd like to learn more about ➡️ Get updates on the SA Super Interest Day, Award Nominations, and the IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Competition Whether you've been a WIOA member for a while or new to WIOA, this is your opportunity to have your say and help shape the water industry events and initiatives across South Australia. Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gR4QSu6N #WIOA #SouthAustralia #WaterIndustry #Membership #ProfessionalDevelopment #Community #GetInvolved

Last chance to register for our WA Super Interest Day in Shenton Park! ➡️ Wednesday, 22 July | 10am - 3pm AWST ➡️ Water Corporation Training Centre, 37 Lemnos St, Shenton Park Join water professionals from across WA for a full day of innovation, learning, and connection. Highlights include: 🌟 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Challenge 🌟 Reece Civil + Viadux Water Main Tapping Competition 🌟 Presentations on operator development, network optimisation, sampling challenges, and more 🌟 2026 WA Operator of the Year & New Operator of the Year awards Who should attend? Operators, technicians, engineers, students, local government staff, suppliers & utility partners. Register to celebrate excellence in WA water operations! 🔗 Learn more & register here: https://lnkd.in/eigrRQJy Hosted by: Water Corporation Sponsored by: Trainright Industrial Services (Aust) Pty Ltd (TOID 45777)

🏆 RON BERGMEIER AWARD FOR BEST QUEENSLAND EXHIBITION SITE - 2026 WINNER! Proudly sponsored by Utility Magazine (Image of Award Frame with Hayley Ralph - Editor) Congratulations to Omega Chemicals for their excellent trade display that enhanced the conference experience! Although the Omega Chemicals team couldn't be there in person to receive the award, their exhibition stand certainly left a lasting impression on attendees and judges during the exhibition. Our Life Member Ron Bergmeier, whose vision helped shape the exhibition format that remains a cornerstone of WIOA conferences today, this award celebrates excellence in exhibitor engagement and presentation. Judging criteria also includes innovation and interactive displays where Omega Chemicals was a standout! Join us as a delegate and be part of the experience in Newcastle, 9-10 September: 🔗 Wioa.org.au/2026nsw #WIOA #ExhibitorExcellence #Award #WaterIndustry #WaterOperations