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QWRAP: A Legacy of Collaboration – and What’s Ahead in 2026

With nine active QWRAP regions now operating across the state, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by investment in capability, smarter systems, and coordinated regional action.
Interflow

Wide Bay Burnett Councils Join Forces for Sewer Renewal Program

Three QWRAP Alliances are working together to deliver safe, secure and sustainable water services across vast distances and harsh conditions in Outback Queensland.

Watering the Outback

Three QWRAP Alliances are working together to deliver safe, secure and sustainable water services across vast distances and harsh conditions in Outback Queensland.
Jeff Ballard

Coordinator Spotlight: Jeff Ballard

With over 30 years of experience in infrastructure planning, design, and delivery, Jeff Ballard brings a wealth of expertise and passion to his role as the Coordinator for NQ QWRAP.

QWRAP at LGAQ

The QWRAP partners were proud to host a booth at the 129th Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference, held from 20–22 October on the Gold Coast.

Coordinator Spotlight: Janice Wilson

Janice Wilson’s journey to becoming the Coordinator of the WIMWA is as dynamic and inspiring as the ambitious projects she now leads.

Chairs & Coordinators Unite in Brisbane

The 2025 Chairs and Coordinators Forum brought together regional leaders, government representatives, and industry experts to collaborate on the future of urban water management in Queensland.
Construction work

New WBBUWA Design and Construction Code Released

WBBUWA reached a significant milestone with the successful update of its Design and Construction Code.
Smart Sewers

WIMWA leads the way with Smart Sewer and AI Innovation

WIMWA is preparing to trial a cutting-edge Smart Sewer and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative.
Telecommunications equipment on top of a reservoir

Electromagnetic Energy Risks on Elevated Reservoirs

Hidden danger exposed for water operators working on elevated reservoirs: electromagnetic energy (EME) from telecommunications equipment.
Removing a boulder after a cyclone

Integrating Disaster Recovery Learnings in FNQ Strategy

The FNQ Water Alliance (led by FNQROC) is driving a strategic and coordinated approach to overcoming the unique challenges that regional Local Governments face in delivering sustainable and resilient water and wastewater services.
Pippa Sullivan

Coordinator Spotlight: Pippa Sullivan

New DUWTG Coordinator Pippa Sullivan brings a fresh perspective, a can-do attitude and a genuine passion for collaboration to the role.

CQWSA Leading the Way in Asset Management Strategies

The CQWSA established a Regional Maintenance Planning Networking Group.

Whitsunday Isaac Mackay (WIM) Alliance Annual Forum 2024

The WIM Alliance Annual Forum showcased teamwork and ingenuity in the water sector.

NQ Operators Join Forces to Build Operational Resilience

Operational staff from the NQ gathered in Townsville for a hands-on, collaborative workshop focused on building regional operational resilience.

Building sustainable service models in remote regional communities

The SWQWSA is undertaking detailed asset management planning across all water and sewage asset categories.

South West QWRAP Collaboration Attracts Graduate Engineer

The SWQWA jointly recruited a graduate engineer to be shared amongst the 6 participating Councils. 

Spotlight on Mount Isa

Established in 2019, the NWQWSA has completed several collaborative projects that have provided significant benefits to the region.

FNQ Water Alliance Regional Water Capability Plan

The FNQ Water Alliance team is building strategic workforce capability for all water entities across the region.

Creating water service equality through standards and codes

NQ councils to benefit from an initiative to review and align different codes and standards across the region.