Future Ready Reuse Workshop - Balaklava

The Future Ready Reuse Workshop has been designed to help South Australian councils build the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to safely and effectively manage Community Wastewater Management Systems (CWMS) and recycled water schemes.

Funded through the Local Government Association's Community Wastewater Innovation Fund (CWIF), this free one-day workshop combines practical presentations, interactive discussions and hands-on activities to explore the key principles of recycled water management.

Rather than simply presenting information, participants will be encouraged to ask questions, share experiences and apply the concepts to real-world council wastewater and recycled water schemes throughout the day.

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Explain how health risks are managed using the multiple barrier approach.
Interpret operational and verification monitoring to assess scheme performance.
Identify practical actions to improve the safety, compliance and future readiness of their own CWMS.

Workshop Program:

Session 1 – Understanding Recycled Water
Understanding hazards, health risk assessment and treatment barriers.

Session 2 – Operating Your CWMS
Operational monitoring and process control.

Session 3 – Knowing Your Scheme is Working
Verification monitoring and performance.

Session 4 – Managing Recycled Water Safely
Operational practices and fit-for-purpose reuse.

Session 5 – Meeting Your Regulatory Obligations
Licences, approvals, management plans and compliance.

Session 6 – Becoming Future Ready
Planning, prioritising and improving your scheme.

Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for council staff involved in the operation, management or planning of Community Wastewater Management Systems (CWMS) and recycled water schemes, including:

CWMS Operators and Supervisors
Infrastructure and Asset Managers
Environmental Health Officers
Technical Staff
Managers responsible for wastewater and recycled water services

What's included?

Full-day workshop
Morning tea and lunch
Future Ready Reuse Toolkit and practical resources
Interactive activities and group discussions

Cost:

This workshop is free to attend and is funded through the Local Government Association's Community Wastewater Innovation Fund (CWIF).

Other workshop locations:

This workshop is being delivered at three regional locations:

Balaklava – Wednesday 14th October 2026
Renmark – Friday 23 October 2026
Mt Barker – Monday 9th November 2026

If another location is more convenient, please register for the workshop that best suits you.

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