Australia’s massive water footprint is a problem for engineers
In an era of population growth, extreme weather events and innovative but thirsty industries, how can Australia hope to stay ...
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Installing Western Australia’s next major water source
Perth’s population is growing, but drinkable water is becoming harder to find. To keep the city quenched, this utility’s engineers ...
Fear and function: Engineering desal plants that protect coastlines
When Australia’s first large-scale desalination plants faced concerns about algal blooms and marine die-offs, engineers dived in to design effective ...
This Pilbara water desalination project is no small feat
The $6 billion Ngarluma Water desalination plant in the Pilbara will be the largest in the southern hemisphere, with the ...
How humanitarian engineering is helping children in Timor-Leste
Access to clean drinking water has been recognised by the United Nations as a fundamental human right, yet 1 in ...
This World Water Day, we spotlight our most precious resource — groundwater
World Water Day 2022: We demystify Australia’s most precious resource, groundwater, and why it’s so important we future proof it ...
This simple powder kills bacteria in drinking water
Researchers have found a material that quickly kills bacteria in drinking water, creating a safe and cheaper alternative to chlorine.
Engineering effective water reform
The Productivity Commission released its final report into Australia’s progress towards reforming the water resources sector, taking into account the ...
Scottish engineers are building a ‘smart canal’ to stop flooding
A pioneering new digital surface water drainage system will unlock 110 hectares across North Glasgow for investment, regeneration and development ...
Meet the engineer helping to ensure Sydney’s water supply is climate resilient
As the Head of Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation at Sydney Water, Engineers Australia member Penny Joseph MIEAust is responsible ...
