Latest Podcast Episodes
Episode 14
From insight to impact with Evan Atkinson
In this episode of the Looking back, moving forward podcast series, Evan Atkinson (General Manager Smart Solutions, SUEZ) sits down with the Australian Water Association to explore the digital transformation of water utilities. From AI-enhanced analytics to pipeline automation, Evan explains how smart technologies are helping optimise operations, reduce workload, and future-proof infrastructure.
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Episode 13
Digital decarbonisation with Neil Gordon
In this episode of the Looking back, moving forward podcast series, Neil Gordon (Water Segment Lead, Pacific at Schneider Electric) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss digital decarbonisation in the water sector. Neil shares how utilities can harness technologies such as microgrids, real-time emissions monitoring, and digital platforms to optimise energy use, reduce greenhouse gases, and support their net zero targets.
In this episode of the Looking back, moving forward podcast series, Joanne Potts (Senior Project Manager) and Damien Walsh (Framework Manager) from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the water construction sector. They reflect on evolving workplace cultures, improved leadership styles, and how DE&I contributes to better project outcomes.
Episode 11
A journey to zero environmental discharge with Henry Razay and Floyd Imber
In this episode of the Looking back, moving forward podcast series, Henry Razay (Process Engineer, WSP) and Floyd Imber (Planning Engineer, WSP) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss their journey to zero environmental discharge. They share insights into developing a stochastic modelling tool to optimise recycled water storage, helping TasWater balance environmental outcomes, supply reliability, and cost.
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Episode 18
Carbon credits in the water sector
In this episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Kate Smith (Senior Consultant, Aurecon) and Anthony Williams (Manager for Carbon Markets and Strategy, Aurecon) sit down with the Australian Water Association to explore the role of carbon credits in the water sector.
Episode 17
Indigenous-led youth outreach using real-world community water engineering challenges
In this episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Josh MacLeod (Pathways Outreach Program Manager, Engineers Without Borders Australia) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss an inspiring Indigenous-led youth outreach initiative.
Episode 16
Biosolids production and end use in Australia and New Zealand: statistics and trends
In the latest episode of the Accelerating Action podcast, Lauren Randall (Team Leader, Drinking Water Quality Program, Hunter Water) and Beatrice Yong (Senior Technical Advisor, Water Corporation) sit down with the Australian Water Association for an insightful conversation on biosolids management.