Esri Australia Senior Consultant Elleni Rogers presenting at GeoSync. Image: Esri Australia For many years now, I’ve navigated the complexities of digital transformation within the water utility industry, first in the UK and now Australia. I’ve witnessed first-hand the value of data and technology in the planning, building, and operating lifecycle of water networks. I’ve also observed projects that invested significant time, money, and resources, only to fall short of their intended impact. While the promise of improved productivity, safety, compliance, and risk reduction is enticing, the reality of achieving sustainable digital transformation is challenging. Utilities grapple with aging infrastructure, budgetary constraints, an ever-changing regulatory landscape, and heightened public expectations. The allure of simply keeping the lights on and resources flowing – or maintaining the status quo – is understandable. However, no business can afford to stagnate, or worse, wait for a catastrophic event to act. Balancing the cost of future infrastructure investment Water utilities face a critical dilemma: balancing the upkeep of ageing assets with investments in resilient, future-proof infrastructure. With Australia predicted to face high water stress by 2050, even in optimistic climate warming scenarios, addressing integrated water cycle management in a highly unpredictable environment is a […]
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