Queensland partners with Nevada to deliver latest water solutions
14 September 2018
Queensland Government:
Queensland innovators will have the
opportunity to gain a stake in $500,000 in funding to find ways to
improve local urban
water supply systems and take their ideas to Nevada, the United
States and the world.
Minister for Natural Resources Anthony Lynham announced the funding
today when he welcomed the Governor of Nevada Brian Sandoval to a
Queensland
water innovation workshop.
Innovators and
technology industries would work hand-in-hand in a partnership
between Queensland and the US state of Nevada, Dr Lynham said.
“Today’s workshop is about partnering internationally to see how we can
continue to supply water for the future.
“I am delighted that Governor Sandoval is here today for us to finalise
our partnership with the Nevada-based company WaterStart, as part of our
Sister State agreement with Nevada.
“This agreement puts urban water supply experts and technology company
representatives from Queensland and Nevada in the same room to share
ideas, build relationships and create connections.
“These experts will have the opportunity to apply for a share of
$500,000 to take their projects to the next stage.’’
The partnership with Nevada is a direct result of the Premier’s visit to
that state during a trade mission last year.
Dr Lynham said the decision to partner in water expertise was due in
part to Queensland’s and Nevada’s similar, dry, arid climates and water
management expertise.
“Queensland’s water is supplied through a $37 billion network of pipes,
pumps and treatment plants which pushes out 577,000 megalitres of water
annually for use by homes and business across the state.
“This partnership and workshop is about securing long-term water supply
solutions and creating jobs.
“We’ve already see Queensland tech company
RedEye develop unique water
system
mapping and design
software.
“After testing this system and using it to aid in water planning on home
soil, RedEye has now set up operations in Nevada and is taking its
expertise to the world.
“The partnership between
Queensland Urban Utilities and
WaterStart is
about creating more success stories,’’ Dr Lynham said.
“The water innovation workshop will see Queensland’s brightest and best
innovation experts come together with international experts to work on
ways to improve towns and city water supplies across the state.
“The WaterStart partnership will help to speed up the innovation cycle,
assist our water utilities to drive efficiencies and better manage risk
while providing an opportunity for Queensland’s innovative companies to
take our practical management solutions to the world.’’
Queensland Urban Utilities CEO, Louise Dudley, welcomed the Queensland
Government’s investment in supporting innovation in the water industry.
“We’re keen to explore the use of smart technology in our water and
sewerage network to operate more efficiently and improve customer
service,” she said.
“By collaborating with WaterStart, we’ll be able to tap into research
and technology around the world, as well as share insights from the
research we’re carrying out in our Innovation Precinct at Luggage
Point.”
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