Three Melbourne Water joint projects compete for National Water Awards 

The National Water Awards are approaching and three innovative Melbourne Water projects, focusing on the net zero, water innovation and safety, have been nominated in what is the Australian water industry’s night of nights. 

Its Real Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurement and Reporting for Real Reductions as We Move Toward Net Zero initiative is up for an R&D Award, the Shakespeare Grove Main Drain Outlet Renewal project is challenging for an Innovation award, and the Epsom Main Sewer Relining initiative is in line for a Safety award.

Melbourne Water National Water Award nominees

• Real Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurement and Reporting for Real Reductions as We Move Toward Net Zero
  Melbourne Water, The University of Queensland, The University of Melbourne and Ektimo (VIC)
• Shakespeare Grove Main Drain Outlet Renewal
  Melbourne Water, Stantec and John Holland-KBR Joint Venture (VIC)
• Epsom Main Sewer Relining
  Melbourne Water, John Holland-KBR Joint Venture, Interflow, Weltech 

Designed to overcome the challenges faced by the water industry, Melbourne Water works collaboratively with universities, project managers and other water professionals on a wide range of projects to plan for the future and consider all parts of the water cycle.

The Real Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurement and Reporting for Real Reductions as We Move Toward Net Zero initiative is ground breaking research that offers global opportunities to support meaningful reductions in greenhouse emissions. Committed to achieving net zero by 2030, this project was designed to improve greenhouse gas emission measurement and reporting.

Reimagining and developing the Shakespeare Grove Main Drain Outlet on St Kilda beach not only reduced flood risk and ensured public safety, but introduced a stylish new viewing platform landmark.

Finally, with safety always top of mind for Melbourne Water, the Epsom Main Sewer Relining project introduced an advanced  technology called ‘Cured in Place Pipe’ to divert sewerage flows and seal out sewer gases. This innovative approach ensured the safety of the relining workers who were up to 28 metres below ground, and made sure flows could be quickly and safely returned under heavy rainfall.

“Melbourne Water, and our project partners, are proud to recognise and showcase our presenters and their projects at OzWater’23,” said Melbourne Water Managing Director Dr Nerina Di Lorenzo.

“Today we celebrate our award finalists and their projects that are helping protect the future of water for everyone; not only today but for generations to come.”

The Australian Water Awards celebrate and recognise Australian Water Association member’s contribution to the water sector and their local communities.

The three collaborative Melbourne Water projects won three awards at the Victorian Water Awards late last year, with the three progressing to the national finals being staged at OzWater’23.

The Ozwater’23 Gala Dinner and Australian Water Awards are being staged in Sydney, on Thursday, 11 May 2023.