It is the policy of the Government of British Columbia to eliminate all combined sewer overflows (CSOs). To give effect to this policy, the provincial Municipal Sewage Regulation establishes requirements for how overflows must be managed and controlled. In response, local municipalities, including the City of Vancouver, have embarked on a long-term program to eliminateContinueContinue reading “Eliminating Combined Sewer Overflows in Vancouver”
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Book Review: The Big Thirst by Charles Fishman
Originally published in 2011, Charles Fishman’s The Big Thirst remains as strikingly relevant today as it was over a decade ago. Fishman’s storytelling is both journalistic and poetic. It is a a captivating blend of science, history, and human observation. He reminds us that water, the most ordinary substance in our lives, is also theContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Big Thirst by Charles Fishman”
Melbourne Water’s Top Capital Project of 2025
Projects with highest projected capital expenditures set the strategic direction for the water industry each year. These initiatives mobilise authorities, contractors, suppliers, while also serving as a valuable source of insight for early-career water professionals seeking to understand emerging trends within the sector. All information presented here is derived from publicly available sources including waterContinueContinue reading “Melbourne Water’s Top Capital Project of 2025”
Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects in Victorian Water Sector
A Public Private Partnership (PPP) is a form of partnership that allows government agencies to build public infrastructure projects with private investment and avoid having to spend taxpayers money for their construction upfront. It is often used to invite private investment in large infrastructure projects and allows private companies to operate and maintain them forContinueContinue reading “Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects in Victorian Water Sector”
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