In the News
Qld Govt Review Mandatory Rainwater Tank laws
Qld Govt discussion paper to kickstart a 30-year plan for water sector includes a review of laws mandating rain water tanks and solar hot water systems on new buildings
20 Jul 2012
In the News
Parliament passes National Water Commission Amendment Bill
The NWC will continue in its role as an independent statutory body providing transparent assurance on all governments' progress in meeting their commitments under the National Water Initiative (NWI) and other important water reforms,
22 Jun 2012
Published Articles
Planning for Sustainable Use of Water in Abattoirs
The grass is lush once more for most of eastern Australia, but effective and efficient water usage needs to remain a prioirty for the meat processing industry, says Guenter Hauber-Davidson, Managing Director of the WaterGroup. Rainwater harvesting, recycling water, reduced leakage and waste, re-using water for noncritical tasks, water saving devices, maintenance of equipment and pipes all can be implemented with relative ease with attractive payback periods.
31 May 2012
In the News
New Approach To Water Conservation
Melburnians face the biggest overhaul in the supply of household water in decades with a new plan to change the cost of water and where it comes from. A ministerial advisory council report released today recommends dramatically altering the city's approach to water including expanding competition among government-owned water businesses and creating a water trading market, licensing private providers to offer not-for-drinking recycled and storm water to the home and the possibility of paying a premium on water bills to avoid restrictions.
23 Apr 2012
Audio
Radio MTR Luke Grant interview with Colin Nash, Chairperson of Rainwater Association of Australia
Radio MTR Luke Grant interview with Colin Nash, Chairperson of Rainwater Association of Australia
15 Feb 2012
Audio
SBS Radio Report - Interview with our Managing Director (in German)
SBS Radio Report - Interview with our Managing Director (in German) Guenter Hauber-Davidson WaterGroup Water Conservation Group
15 Feb 2012
Audio
SBS Radio Report - Interview (German)
SBS Radio Report - Interview (German)
15 Feb 2012
In the News
"Securing" Australia's Water Future - New book launched
Managing the nation's rivers and water resources has been a learning experience as we deal with challenging water management issues. Australian companies and governments have developed many skills, policies and processes that are now available on the world market. The book Securing Australia's Water Future is the first in the series and features articles by leading Australian water industry commentators.
01 Feb 2012
Published Articles
Stormwater harvesting or Desalination?
Is our love affair with stormwater harvesting emotional or can it be supported by rational scientific arguments? Guenter Hauber-Davidson runs the numbers. Recent scientific work by the author, drive in part by significant enhancements in the energy efficiency of desalination, has revealed some small rainwater harvesting systems already use more energy than modern desalination plants. Part 1 and Part 2 - appeared in BEN news
17 Jan 2012
In the News
New Qld Funding for developing energy and water-saving technologies
QSEIF funding of $200,000 for developing innovative technologies to save energy and water - closes 24 February 2012
05 Jan 2012
