Water partnerships
A key to effective water management in South Australia is partnerships between government, research and development providers, training and industry organisations and the community.
Key research and training partners
The Water Industry Alliance (WIA)
A globally recognised hub of water expertise and research in South Australia, driving growth for its members and the state economy. The combination of research and development, consultancy, engineering, technology, manufacturing, education, operations and commercial know-how provides the members of the WIA a unique ability to offer proven, efficient and cost effective solutions, processes and equipment required by global markets.
National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT)
The NCGRT has a long-standing reputation as Australia’s leading groundwater training provider having trained more than 3,000 people in the last five years. Their courses and seminars deliver solutions to 21st century groundwater problems, and are presented by world class experts who are actively engaged in cutting edge research in Australia and around the globe.
The International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management (ICE WaRM)
ICE WaRM offers leading water management training courses to Australian and international water-focused organisations.
The largest provider of vocational education and training in Australia with an extensive delivery network of campuses and learning centres. Offering a number of new specialisations in water operations, TAFE SA is the industry’s one stop shop for water operations training.
The Goyder Institute for Water Research
The Goyder Institute was established to ensure water policy in South Australia was underpinned by leading scientific advice and research. A partnership of the South Australian government with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and three South Australian universities.
Key agencies managing water in South Australia
- Department for Environment and Water (DEW) and regional landscape boards - water planning and management, and regulating water markets
- SA Water - rural/bulk water supply and services
- Environment Protection Authority - water quality
- Essential Services Commission of South Australia - water pricing and industry regulation.
Partners at Katarapko Floodplain
- Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder
- Landscape SA
- Australian Government
- Murray-Darling Basin Authority
- SA Water
- Friends of Riverland Parks
- Primary Industries and Resources of South Australia (PIRSA) South Australia Research and Development Initiative (SARDI)
- Berri Barmera Landcare
- Gerard Aboriginal Community
- River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation
Partners for the River channel
- Commonwealth Environmental Water Office
- Murray-Darling Basin Authority
- SA Water
Partners at the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM)
- Murray-Darling Basin Authority
- Commonwealth Environmental Water Office
- SA Water
- Ngarrindjeri Aboriginal Corporation
- Murraylands and Riverland Landscapes Board
Key urban water partners
We partner with organisations that deliver and improve the standard of urban water services.
- SA Water provide water supply and sewage services.
- Local councils have many water management activities including stormwater management, open space watering and community wastewater.
- Stormwater Management Authority plans the continued improvement of urban drainage systems.
- Brown Hill Keswick Creek Stormwater Project is a program of works designed to substantially reduce the number of properties affected by very large flood events.
- Green Adelaide surface water monitoring provides comprehensive water information for Adelaide’s waterways.
- Water Sensitive SA collates information on water sensitive activities as part of a capacity building program.
- Australian Water Association provides professional development and industry networking for the water sector.
- StormwaterSA promotes best practice stormwater management for metropolitan areas.
- Stormwater Australia links the interests of Australian stakeholders of the stormwater industry.
- Hydrological Society of South Australia promotes an interest in the science of hydrology and discussion of our State’s water resources, their management, conservation and use.
- Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme Australia's urban water saving scheme.
Within the Department for Environment and Water:
- Flood Hazard management by Department for Environment and Water
- Water allocation planning establishes water sharing rules for certainty of water availability now and in the future
- Regional climate partnerships work to manage climate risks in their regions including water issues.
The following also deliver projects to contribute to smart urban water management:
- South Park Lands - Victoria Park/ Pakapakanthi (Park 16) Wetland
- Kangaroo Island and Eyre Peninsula desalination plant development – SA Water
- Water sustainability grants – Green Adelaide
- Residential infill policy proposal – Plan SA
- Water security – Department for Environment and Water
- Alternative Water Supplies Efficiency Measures project – Department for Environment and Water
- Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme – SA Water and PIRSA
- Water Industry Act 2012 review – Department for Environment and Water
