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NCEDA International Desalination Intakes and Outfalls Workshop, Adelaide, May 16-17, 2012
December 8th, 2011
In our fourth research workshop, to be held in Adelaide in May 2012, international and national researchers and industry leaders will present current best practice in seawater intakes and discharges, examine case studies, and consider challenges for future research. The workshop will appeal to seawater desal plant designers, constructors and operators, universities and research organisations, federal, state and local government, water utilities, consultants, and environmental regulators. Read More -
Open Day, Saturday February 25
January 25th, 2012
The newly opened venue for the National Centre of Excellence in Desalination Australia will be offering guided tours during its first public Open Day on Saturday February 25, between 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Read More -
Feature Article: Australia a leader in dealing with climate variability
January 25th, 2012
We cannot ‘climate proof’ our infrastructure. We can better understand the risks we face and plan for extreme events such as the millennium drought or the Queensland floods. The latter highlighted the importance of understanding the consequences of building in flood prone areas. Having to cope with such variability poses many challenges for our governments. The investment needed is much greater than other countries with more stable and predictable weather patterns. Nick Apostolidis, Global Development Leader at GHD asks how do we build climate resilience into water infrastructure, transportation and energy networks, buildings and communication systems? Read More -
Red Tide workshop in Muscat, Oman on February 8-9, 2012
January 11th, 2012
The NCEDA, MEDRC, and KAUST are jointly organising an expert workshop on the dangers for desalination plants of harmful algal blooms (HABs), commonly called "red tides", to be held at MEDRC in Muscat, Oman, on February 8-9, 2012. Read More -
Funding Round 4 is now open for Expressions of Interest
November 28th, 2011
The EOI form and funding guidelines are now available for download. Funding Round 4 seeks projects targeted at gaps in the Roadmap topics, and projects addressing specific needs raised by industry. EOIs are due Monday January 23, 2012. Read More -
Desal Directions: November 2011
November 24th, 2011
Funding Round 4 opening Monday; Honours scholarship winners near project completion; Public discover taste for desal; Red Tides Workshop, Oman, Feb 8-9, 2012; International Desalination Intakes and Outfalls Workshop, Adelaide, May 16-17, 2012; Summer trials at Rockingham; Manager appointed to lead Desal Discovery Centre; Technical expertise boosted at Rockingham; New desal scientist at Murdoch University: Dr Linda Li; Researcher Profile: Professor Michael Monteiro; Shark found living in new WA desal plant; Media coverage, links and articles Read More
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