We are recognised for research that supports clever, cost-effective and resource-efficient water and sanitation systems.
More than ever before, communities expect water supply systems to perform efficiently and be resilient to drought and disruptions. They also expect to enjoy urban landscapes with green open spaces that help to keep the concrete jungle cool. We support our clients by providing assistance and guidance in understanding the opportunities, risks and potential business models to meet challenges in the urban water sector.
We adopt a systems approach to our work that incorporates considerations of circular economy and the interlinkages between water-energy-waste.
Our research partnerships align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6 and improve the accessibility, equity and security of water and wastewater services in urban centres across the world.
Expertise areas
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Integrated water systems
Collaborating directly with state government policy-makers, local government, water utility planners and far-sighted developers to implement sustainable urban water and Integrated Water Management (IWM).
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Smart buildings and digital water
Leading research into the emerging digital technologies that target end-uses to create improvements in both sustainability outcomes and user experiences.
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Circular economy: water, energy and waste
Reimagining urban water, waste and energy systems and creating regenerative infrastructures that capture synergies and deliver benefits for all.
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Water efficiency and demand analysis
Developing water efficiency and demand management strategies, improving demand forecasting, and creating end-use analysis models to assist water utilities and state governments to develop their water efficiency programs.
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Decision-making under uncertainty
Supporting water utilities, governments and businesses to deal with uncertainty and impacts of climate change, and implement long-term planning to ensure cities and towns maintain water security.
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Water and wastewater planning for low- and medium-income countries
Improving urban water and sanitation systems and building capacity in low- and medium-income contexts.
Research news and projects
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NEWS | December 2024
Preparing Sydney’s drinking water for 2040 and beyond
Award-nominated research imagines water catchment futures through modelling and storytelling.
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IMPACT STORY
Demand management beats dams and desalination during drought
We took a unique approach to managing supply and demand during Australia’s worst drought.
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IMPACT STORY
Bathrooms of the Future: Assessing the scope of smart water tech
As smart TVs, smart refrigerators and other intuitive IoT appliances pop up around homes, the bathroom is the next frontier. We look at the impact these devices can have on water usage.
Team
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Program Lead - Water Futures
Demand forecasts and efficiency options for cities and regions.
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Associate Professor and Research Director
Modelling and assessment for sustainable urban water.
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Professor of Water Futures
Adaptive planning for integrated and efficient water supply and sanitation services.
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Research Director
Conservation behaviours and technologies, governance, policy analysis.
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Adjunct Emeritus Professor
Future-oriented city and water planning, policy and assessment.
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Research Principal
Specialises in sustainable urban water planning and decision-making frameworks for water policies in the national and international context.
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Research Assistant
Brings a process engineering perspective to water management with particular insight into wastewater treatment.
Let's collaborate
Whether you have a problem that needs support or an idea for change, our innovative and solutions-focused approach can help you achieve your goals.
Contact Andrea Turner on andrea.turner@uts.edu.au for more information.
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