Aqwest

Aqwest CEO Gary Hallsworth and Board Director Kate Baker were in Perth Tuesday for the WAter GTE Forum meeting, connecting with fellow CEOs and Board members from Busselton Water and Water Corporation. The forum is a chance for the state’s water utilities to come together and talk through the challenges and priorities facing the sector, from planning for growth to keeping supply secure and sustainable for communities across WA. Water Corporation hosted us for a tour of the Alkimos Desalination Plant, currently under construction and set to add 50GL to Perth’s integrated water supply scheme once complete. Thank you Water Corporation for hosting us and providing such an informative day. 💧

Investing in leadership, investing in our future 💫 Yesterday, several members of the Aqwest leadership team attended the Bunbury Geographe CCI Leadership Conference 2026: Leading with Purpose. The conference provided an opportunity to hear from inspiring speakers, explore leadership challenges, and connect with leaders from across the South West. At Aqwest, we believe strong leadership is essential to delivering great outcomes for our customers, community and people. We are committed to continuous learning, collaboration and building the capability of our teams as we work to secure Bunbury's water future. Thank you to the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) for hosting another valuable event.

Aqwest was proud to be represented at the 2026 OzWater Conference, held in Brisbane from 26–28 May 🌏💧 - Australia’s largest water conference and exhibition - Over 4,000 attendees this year – a record turnout 📈 - Theme - Our Water. Our Tomorrow The theme highlighted that water is more than a resource – it is a shared responsibility and a critical part of our future. It called on communities, industries and individuals to work together to protect and invest in sustainable water outcomes. A key highlight was a presentation by Aqwest’s Caleb Maguire, alongside GHD Senior Civil Engineer Janki Raghwani: - Topic - Securing a Resilient Water Future for Greater Bunbury - Focus - Aqwest’s Greater Bunbury Urban Water Strategy 💡 This presentation showcased the collaborative approach being taken to strengthen long-term water security for our region. Well done to Caleb and Janki on representing Aqwest and contributing to such an important conversation 👏

Early Bird tickets to iiF26 are now available.   A conference with insights and ideas that move industry forward. Make the trip to the South West to connect with industry leaders, investors and innovators, and be in the room where the right conversations, partnerships and opportunities begin. Limited early bird tickets are $790 (full price $1590) and include priority access to the industry tours and film screening.   The main conference runs 27 and 28 October at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, with industry tours on Monday 26 October and invite-only Board Room Discussions on Thursday 29 October. Limited Early Bird tickets available. Register now at iifconference.com.au   Hosted by the Government of Western Australia & the South West Development Commission in partnership with the City of Bunbury, iiF26 connects industry, government and academia to turn innovation into impact, the theme for the conference. With thanks to our sponsors and partners: Southern Ports, Edith Cowan University, Aqwest, Business Events Perth & Regional Development Australia South West Inc. and Shire of Harvey   #iiF26 #SouthWestWA #RegionalDevelopment #Innovation

Last week, three staff members attended the Water Industry Operators Association (WIOA) Conference held in Bendigo. 💦 The conference provided valuable opportunities for the team to: ✅ Hear from industry experts on emerging trends, technology and regulatory changes ✅ Share knowledge and strengthen networks with water utilities and operators across Australia ✅ Build and strengthen professional networks within the water sector ✅ Bring back learnings that support continuous improvement and innovation at Aqwest Participation in the WIOA reinforces our commitment to learning, collaboration and applying industry best practice to support safe, reliable and sustainable water services for our community. 💧

💦 Our climate is changing - and so is the way we manage our precious water resources in WA. With less rainfall and growing demand, we’re planning ahead to ensure Bunbury has safe, reliable and sustainable water supplies for generations to come.   Developed by Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), Water Corporation, Busselton Water and Aqwest - Bunbury Water, 'Made Possible by Water’ outlines how we are working together to secure Western Australia’s water future.    Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gFChXs8N

🔊 Nominations for Board Membership Aqwest (Bunbury Water Corporation) is seeking nominations for two (2) Director positions on the Board of Aqwest. Each position is for a three (3) year term expiring 31 May 2029. The Board is responsible for providing strategic direction, ensuring strong governance and financial sustainability, and overseeing the organisations performance in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water services. 👉 To apply, please register to OnBoard WA and provide your CV to clare.riley@aqwest.com.au For more information and a copy of the Board Charter, please contact Clare Riley on (08) 9780 9513 or visit the Aqwest website - https://lnkd.in/gUxXKz-K ⏳ Nominations must be received by 8:00am Monday 9 March 2026.

Thanks for having us Busselton Water!

Aqwest - Bunbury Water is proud to announce the commencement of construction on the Water Recovery Scheme. This National Water Grid project represents a $49.8 million investment in climate-resilient water management for the South West, jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments. The Scheme will create two gigalitres of recycled water annually, and irrigate 43 hectares of public open space in a sustainable way. Construction begins now, with water flowing by summer 2027.

Aqwest representatives attended the International Water Association & Australian Water Association Water Efficiency Conference this week to meet with water professionals and learn about solutions for challenges related to addressing water efficiency, loss and demand management. The team is looking forward to applying the insights gained to support planning for a sustainable future. 💦 #Efficient25