Archive for March 2020
2021 Water Industry Asset Revaluation
During February, VicWater held a meeting of the 2021 Water Industry Asset Revaluation Working Group. The Working Group includes water corporations, VAGO, DTF, VGA and DELWP. Working group members, led by the Valuer General Victoria, are now reviewing the valuation guidance prepared for the 2016 valuation to ensure requirements pertaining to the updated DTF Financial…
Read MoreReview of the recycled water guidelines – red tape reduction
Water corporations will benefit from a substantial reduction in red tape under the proposed revised recycled water guidelines, with improvements that include:– Health and Environmental Management Plans (HEMP) amendments will require no regulatory approval– Minor changes to scheme operations will require no regulatory approval– Plant disruptions that do not affect water supply require no notification–…
Read MoreReady to Connect?
The newest major event on the Victorian water calendar VicWater Connect features four concurrent streams – Leadership and Innovation, Policy and Environment, Finance and Risk, Diversity and Innovation – all under one roof. Registrations open soon, stay tuned.
Read MoreA Word from the CEO
Policy development is one of VicWater’s key priorities. To do this well, we are working with senior staff across the membership who know what our sector’s major needs are and where we need to go. This group – the Policy Advisory Committee – recently sifted through a long list of current and emerging policy issues,…
Read MoreAshurst presents the new Victorian Environment Protection Laws
High Usage and Leakage Allowance
VicWater has formed a working group to review the VicWater High Usage Guidelines and engage with important stakeholders such as the ESC and EWOV. A scope has been drafted for a consultant to facilitate a water industry and stakeholder workshop as well as draft the new guidelines. A video conference update will be held on March 11.
Read MoreAustralian Guidelines for Water Recycling
VicWater is currently taking member feedback on a potential submission on the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling: Managing Health and Environmental Risks. A consultation draft was circulated to water corporations by DHHS (Vic) on 14 February 2020.
Read MoreConstruction Procurement – Major Projects Standard Contract
The VicWater Major Projects Standard Contract Working Group met 14 February. The water industry will develop a bespoke major projects contract in order to comply with the new Ministerial Standing Directions for Construction Procurement. The Working Group is currently preparing a request for quote to appoint a firm to draft the new contract.
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