As the leading water sector body in Australia, the AWA provides information about the latest developments in the water sector.
For this, AWA has commissioned or is involved in research that provides accurate and current information about water matters of key interest to members and the water sector.
State of the Water Sector
AWA and its research partner Deloitte have carried
out a survey of water sector participants’ attitudes to the critical
issues facing the sector. The State of the Water Sector Survey was
conducted in late 2010. In all, 1,162 responses were received and a
Preliminary Report presenting the results was released at the end of
that year.
Based on this quantitative data, interviews were
conducted with water sector leaders to gather qualitative information
about the perceptions of those who are guiding the industry, now and
into the future. Together, these two pieces of work provide a
comprehensive view of the state of the Australian water sector, rural
and urban. It is AWA’s and Deloitte’s intention to repeat this Survey annually.
The quantitative data arising from the 2010
survey has also been prepared as a series of state/territory based
reports highlighting difference among respondents in particular
jurisdictions and the national sample. The state/territory-based
reports can be downloaded from the links below:
Community perceptions research
To coincide with the launch of National Water Week 2010, AWA commissioned research examining community attitudes towards a number of water issues. These include water restrictions, pricing and supply options. A summary of the findings can be found
here.
The full research report is available to AWA members. If you would like to access this report please contact AWA at 02 9436 0055.