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Chairs & Coordinators Forum 2026

The 2026 Chairs and Coordinators Forum brought together representatives from all nine QWRAP regions along with valued program partners from qldwater, the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (DLGWV) and the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ).
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Coordinator Spotlight: Scott Mason

CQW&STG Coordinator Scott Mason brings decades of experience and a deep belief that councils achieve more when they work together. His journey into the water sector may have begun by chance, but today he is passionate about helping councils across Central Queensland tackle shared challenges and build a more sustainable future.
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Building a Regional Approach to Asset Maintenance

CQW&STG and WIMWA joined forces through QWRAP to deliver the Water Industry Asset Maintenance Standard Collaborative Initiative.
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Cloncurry STP

Lagoon Desludging Project Completed

A cross-alliance Lagoon Desludging Preassessment Project is improving wastewater management across the region.
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Cairns Regional Council

FNQ Regional Water Capability Project Reaches Major Milestone

The FNQWA Regional Water Capability Plan reached a significant milestone with its formal adoption by the FNQROC.
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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.
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Coordinator Spotlight: Amanda Hancock

Amanda Hancock plays a pivotal role in bringing together ten councils across a vast and complex region to address shared water and sewerage challenges.
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Coordinator Spotlight: Matthew Brennan and Leigh Frame

Matthew Brennan and Leigh Frame from GBA Consulting Engineers coordinate three QWRAP regions supporting 21 regional and remote councils.
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Smart Meter Playbook Launched at WIMWA Annual Forum

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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Construction work

New WBBUWA Design and Construction Code Released

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