Maximising Net Benefits of Australian Urban Water Research

Explore the importance and benefits of urban water research in Australia through this 57-minute webinar. Learn why research is crucial for reducing operating costs, extending asset life, deferring augmentations, improving customer service, reducing risk exposure, and enhancing workforce health and safety. Discover how to measure research and development benefits, with a focus on the Perth groundwater replenishment program. Examine the current status of urban water research and the role of Innovation and Science Australia. Investigate challenges in the industry, including private water research, urban water quality, and economic regulation. Gain insights into tax incentives, recycled water for cash crops, and identify current research leaders. Understand the need for reviewing the approach to national urban water research and development investment, and explore strategies for maximizing net benefits in this critical field.

Introduction
Agenda
Why do research
Measuring RD benefits
Perth groundwater replenishment program
Examples
Maximising net benefits
Status of urban water research
Innovation and Science Australia
Why is the level of water industry RD investment lie
Whats next
Questions
One thing
Who benefits
Challenges
Private water research
Urban water quality
Economic regulator
Tax incentives
Recycled water for cash crops
Quality of urban water
Who is currently leading research