British Water has signed a co-operation deal with the Australian Water Association (AWA) to encourage knowledge exchange in key areas such as water reuse, the circular economy, nature-based solutions and workforce events.
The Memorandum of Action was signed at Ozwater’26, the AWA’s flagship three-day event held this year in Brisbane at the end of May, with both sides making committing to sharing knowledge and opportunities for collaboration and workforce capacity building.
British Water will now become a gateway for AWA members seeking to engage with the UK water sector.
Founded in 1962, AWA membership now numbers around 5,000 individuals and business, who include utilities, regulators, government bodies as well as research organisations and technology partners.
“This partnership with the Australian Water Association reflects British Water’s mission to amplify collaboration across the global water sector. It will give our members access to valuable best practice insights and experiences on shared industry challenges and facilitate strategic partnerships that can aid business development and support transformation.
“By strengthening links between the UK and Australia water sectors, we are creating practical opportunities for knowledge exchange, innovation and international engagement that will help our members to manage the big change happening in the sector.” said Lila Thompson, CEO, British Water.
As part of the agreement, British Water and AWA will also jointly partner at international events, enhancing both sides’ ability to learn from global experience and creating a new opportunity to highlight Britain’s expertise to new audiences.
“Strong international partnerships are essential to solving the water challenges of today and tomorrow. We are delighted to formalise this new agreement between Australian Water Association and British Water, strengthening collaboration between our organisations and creating new opportunities for our members to connect, learn and innovate,” said Corinne Cheeseman, Chief Executive Australian Water Association.
New British Water partnership with the Australian Water Association opens up new possibilities
