Project Name:
Emergency Water Supply Points Program Audit
Client:
Department of Sustainability and Environment
Project Description:
Given the heightened drought conditions in 2006 and 2007, DSE oversaw a suite of works to provide emergency water supply for Domestic and Stock (D&S). To deliver needed D&S water supply, the Program was initiated to:
- Upgrade and enhance the Emergency Water Supply Points (Supply Points) network. These Supply Points make water available at specific sites around Victoria, from either a bore or standpipe, for D&S purposes.
- Provide a telephone information service on the availability of suitable groundwater for people intending to drill a private bore for D&S purposes.
Hydro Environmental was engaged to evaluate the Program’s achievement of its objectives, and to oversee a reconciliation of the works completed by water authorities. This involved:
- Reviewing the Program, and making recommendations for improvement on the following:
- meeting objectives
- roll out of the Program
- the effectiveness of the Program governance structures
- ongoing access beyond 2006-07
- ownership and financial accountability
- maintenance of the infrastructure
- satisfaction of stakeholders or authorities with the implementation of the program,
- the success and value of the Information Service
- Oversee a financial reconciliation of the payments made to water authorities and the works completed cross referenced with the DSE web site www.water.nrms.net.au, including:
- Invoices DSE paid received from water authorities
- Invoices to water authorities for works – pumps, plumbing, inspectorial
Key Skills Applied:
Engineering aspects of water supply works, irrigation practices, water regulatory framework, stakeholder consultation and engagement, knowledge management, project management, understanding of irrigation water provider business needs, data management, report writing and communication.