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OUR SUCCESS STORIES

Cairns Regional Council

FNQ Regional Water Capability Project Reaches Major Milestone

June 3, 2026

The FNQWA Regional Water Capability Plan reached a significant milestone with its formal adoption by the FNQROC.

Coordinator Spotlight: Amanda Hancock

May 1, 2026

Amanda Hancock plays a pivotal role in bringing together ten councils across a vast and complex region to address shared water and sewerage challenges.

Coordinator Spotlight: Matthew Brennan and Leigh Frame

April 1, 2026

Matthew Brennan and Leigh Frame from GBA Consulting Engineers coordinate three QWRAP regions supporting 21 regional and remote councils.

Smart Meter Playbook Launched at WIMWA Annual Forum

March 1, 2026

WIMWA has officially launched the Smart Meter Playbook, a comprehensive best-practice guide to smart water metering projects.

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

February 3, 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

January 20, 2026

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

December 22, 2025

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

Coordinator Spotlight: Jeff Ballard

November 16, 2025

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

October 23, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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

August 20, 2025

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.

New WBBUWA Design and Construction Code Released

August 18, 2025

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

WIMWA leads the way with Smart Sewer and AI Innovation

April 10, 2025

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

March 20, 2025

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

Integrating Disaster Recovery Learnings in FNQ Strategy

February 2, 2025

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.