STATE BRANCH REPORTS
State Branch Reports WA BRANCH REPORT – CRAIG AGGETT, BRANCH PRESIDENT Branch Meeting March 2016, Water Corporation he Water Corporation’s CEO, Sue Murphy welcomed the attending 40 members to their headquarters in Leederville and delivered an engaging and interesting briefing regarding planning strategies to provide ongoing water supplies to the Perth and surrounding region. Every day we all use water to sustain our lives and give us the lifestyle we enjoy. Sue’s presentation focused our attention to the staff responsible for managing the problems faced in supplying the water demanded by both domestic and commercial users.
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areas. The plan commenced after the announcement of the second desalination plant. The project allowed for the development of a long-term framework for Perth. In 2012 the Water Corporation also released a Water Forever – Whatever the Weather, a 10-year plan for Perth. This plan was devised to eliminate the reliance on dams over a 10-year period by continuing to reduce demand, expand desalination plant operation, build groundwater replenishment and progressively move to groundwater abstraction to the deeper aquifers. Key Areas Targeted are: • Reduce Water Use • Increase Water Recycling • Develop New Water Sources • Climate Resilience • Increasing Population Growth • Less Environmental Impact
Attending Members
Alarming issues, such as ongoing sustainability, planning and the initiatives undertaken to maintain our supply for the future are managed through a raft of strategies. For example, looking at the changes in weather patterns, alternative water sources (namely desalination), changes to the ground water supply feeding our dams and reoccurring public awareness campaigns to highlight important messages to reduce water leakage, wastage and improve water efficiency. Water Forever Plan Water Forever is the Water Corporation’s 50-year plan to secure sustainable water and wastewater services to Perth and surrounding
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Country Conference April 2016, Kalgoorlie The theme for this year’s country conference is ‘Golden Potential’. As a downturn in the mining industry continues, this does not necessarily reflect the opportunities and possibilities for HealthCare in regional WA. The gold mining town of Kalgoorlie was the location for the conference and the Kalgoorlie Health Campus hosted the conference.
Geraldine Ennis, the Regional Director of the Goldfields Country Health Service, welcomed the 45 members, guests and partners to the campus and delivered an engaging opening address including the building challenges of redeveloping an operational aging facility to meet both contemporary standards and maintain the expected clinical services. The $60 Million regional redevelopment project was delivered in 4 stages and included upgrades to the following areas: • Emergency Department • Maternity Ward • X-Ray Department • Palliative Care • Renal Services • Cancer Services • Mental Health Services • Surgical Services • Primary Health Care Units – Laverton
Geraldine Ennis – Regional Director of the Goldfield Country Health
Conference Delegates
Cathy Parker from the Royal Flying Doctor Service was invited to present an overview of their WA operations, supplying medical evacuation and support services for a wide range of Kalgoorlie Health Campus
THE AUSTRALIAN HOSPITAL ENGINEER I JUNE 2016