Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is a public administration that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
23 water infrastructure projects across Australia receive AUD 85.9M in National Water Grid funding
Regional communities across Australia are benefiting from AUD 85.9 million in National Water Grid funding for new water infrastructure projects. The 23 funded projects across Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania will help safeguard water resources and protect the environment. The projects are being delivered under the Water Infrastructure for Sustainable and Efficient Regions […]
Australia announces funding to enhance urban stormwater management in Reef catchments
The Australian Government has announced a new funding opportunity to support modelling to better predict the impact of stormwater on water quality in Reef catchments. Funding is available for the development of large-scale Model for Urban Stormwater Improvement Conceptualisation (MUSIC) models for priority Reef catchment urban areas. MUSIC is a software tool used by local […]
The science behind water infrastructure: Autralia’s National Water Grid’s science program
The National Water Grid’s science program plays a vital role in providing the evidence base to help guide the Australian Government’s investment in water infrastructure. This scientific focus allows the National Water Grid to support effective and efficient use of water supplies. It also considers critical water infrastructure initiatives. In the last year, 16 new […]
Australian Goverment allocates AUD 80M to improve water quality flows into the Great Barrier Reef
The Australian Government is investing up to AUD 80M for two new Reefwise Programs to improve the quality of water flowing to the Great Barrier Reef. Two new initiatives – the AUD 50 million Reefwise Wetlands Grants Program and AUD 30 million Reefwise Urban Program are designed to: maximise water quality outcomes enhance ecosystems services support co-benefits […]
Green light for Snowy Hydro 2.0 as Australian Government approves funds
The Government has approved Snowy 2.0 as part of its plan to support new renewable energy for Australia's future energy mix to deliver affordable, reliable power. The historic deal will see a high-tech expansion of the iconic Snowy Mountains Scheme and will help make renewables reliable, reduce volatility and drive affordability in energy markets and […]