Water Management Articles
Proven Performance in the Field
Toro’s range of solenoid valves have proven reliable in the field for over 50 years, doing their part to keep commercial landscapes and sports fields across Australia well watered and ready for play!
ICC2 Controls Your Irrigation
Hunter Industries innovative ICC system is back with a new release. The ICC2 irrigation controller is packed with all the features you need and more than you ever expected, including simultaneous program execution.
Toro T5 Rotors is Top of The Class
Thanks to Toro Australia, the grounds managers at Wavell State High School have been able to reduce water-usage and keep the multiple school ovals ready and running for the many demands of the school day.
Making Life Easier for Irrigators
WiSA’s automated irrigation systems are making life easier for irrigators, improving operation and efficiency with irrigation management solutions that provide greater control and flexibility. Want to know how they can help you?
The Sustainability Demand
A new development in Melbourne is proving that demand for sustainable communities is out there, selling out the first stage of what will be Australia’s most water and energy efficient residential project.
What’s up with WSUD?
Water Sensitive Urban Design, while adopted readily by some states, is still not a mainstream practice for all. Does this signify its success or failure as a system? What does this mean for stormwater management going forward?
Smart Water Takes on Melton
A new Smart Water system is being installed in the Melton Town Centre currently under construction that will provide extensive and effective irrigation to newly constructed public spaces.
LA Desalination-al
The Pipe, a solar-powered desalination plant concept, is a sustainable structure that combines artistic, technological and architectural properties in an innovative solution to clean water production.
Stormwater Harvesting for Sydney
An advanced stormwater harvesting system will be implemented in Green Square, Sydney’s newest development, making these households the first recipients of the City’s recycled water program.
Flood Free Parking
Holland’s ‘Best Dutch Building of the Year’ for 2016 is an understated yet clever carpark. Subtly integrated into the surrounding landscape, the low-profile amenity also offers a bulwark against flooding.
Recycling Rewarded
A Sydney Park project that cleans and reuses the equivalent of 340 Olympic-sized swimming pools of local stormwater runoff a year has been honoured with a 2016 Good Design Award.
Record Breaking IA Conference and Exhibition
This year’s Irrigation Australia International Conference and Exhibition was attended by more exhibitors and visitors than ever before, breaking records for attendance and making it an unqualified success.
Study Tours Galore
With activities designed to satisfy people from different sectors of the industry, Irrigation Australia’s study tours help you find the latest in irrigation and water technology.
Doors Open in 2 Weeks
The 2016 Irrigation Australia International Conference and Exhibition is only 2 weeks away. With a packed schedule of free workshops and a host of products and services on show you don’t want to miss the action. Register today!
Microbots To the Rescue
Could microbots be the future of water treatment? A team in Germany has designed a microbot that could be the answer to removing heavy metals from our waterways.
New Innovations in Irrigation
The 2016 Irrigation Australia International Conference and Exhibition is set to become a platform for the release of a range of new products and technologies guaranteed to take the irrigation industry by storm.
IA Maps Out Big Future For Irrigation
Irrigation Australia’s International Conference and Exhibition offers the latest products, techniques, services and information to support the growth and development of the irrigation industry into the future.
The World's Greenest Resort
Aiming to be the greenest resort in the world may be a big undertaking, but the Oasis Eco Resort in Abu Dhabi is going to give it a shot – and top it with over 14,000sqm of solar panels.
Sleek Finish for Pool Surrounds
Special Assembly linear draining systems by Stormtech are designed for maximum effect with minimum impact on landscaping and design.
Coping with Climate Change
In a pro-active move to combat the impacts of climate change, Copenhagen is designing public spaces that will continue to function during extreme weather.
Urban Planning Out to Sea
Are the world’s oceans and rivers becoming the new frontier for architects as urban planning takes an offensive approach to city flood defences and turns to 'aquatecture'?
Hydro Solutions for Sports Surfaces
Hydro Construction Products offers a range of surface water drainage products that provide effective drainage solutions for all forms of sporting and recreation surfaces.
Experts in the Know
Need a company that knows what it’s talking about? Durham Drainage Products have over 60 years of industry experience, so when they recommend a product you know it’s the right choice.
A Product for Every Project
As Australia’s and New Zealand’s pre-eminent supplier of water management solutions, Hydro Construction is the natural choice for any drainage system requirement.
Avoca Chinese Rain Garden
A symbolic Chinese rain garden in Victoria features a creative solution for filtering and storing storm water for reuse later.
Water Management
Water Management has become an issue in the Urban Built Environment, and all External Works professional disciplines are working towards a new way of thinking in the management of water.
Australia world leader in Water Management
The Australian Water Association Awards were announced at the Ozwater'11 Conference in Adelaide and recognised outstanding achievements for the Australian water industry.
Save Water 2010 Awards
The national 2010 savewater! awards®, has announced 40 worthy finalists selected from over 1200 entrants from Australia and globally, recognising excellence in water conservation.
Wow factor water features
Indoor, outdoor, public or private, Dean Durrant Design is able to create a stunning water feature to meet your needs, complement the environment and have that 'WOW' factor.
Sydney Water embraces HydroSTON paving
HydroSTON permeable concrete pavers are used extensively in parking areas of Sydney Water's redeveloped Potts Hill Reservoirs site to reduce stormwater run-off.
Savewater! Awards
Now in its 7th year, the Savewater! Awards recognise and reward water-saving stars from around Australia for their outstanding efforts.
Collecting rainwater just got smarter
Everhard's RAIN IQâ„¢ Intelligent Rainwater Systems can capture up to 100% of total roof area and divert rainwater to a single downpipe without the need of additional underground pipe work around the home.
Be Water-smart
Doing your bit for the environment is as easy as harvesting water and making your own compost.
Urban Renewal on the Brisbane River Waterfront
The Brisbane River is at the core of Brisbane's history, development and sense of place. This importance certainly contributed to the success of the first 'Discuss' event organised by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects.