IPS has teamed up with expert partners and local councils to assess and improve vital water systems in some of Queensland’s most remote communities to help build safer, more resilient services for the future.
Reliable access to clean water is something many of us take for granted, but for some remote Indigenous communities, maintaining critical water infrastructure presents its own unique challenges.
To help address this, IPS has been engaged by the Queensland Government to carry out detailed inspections and assessments of the local water treatment plants and supply bores. The goal is to evaluate the condition of these essential assets, identify any immediate risks, and provide expert recommendations for both short term improvements and long-term resilience.
IPS is also working closely with local council stakeholders to ensure that the insights we provide are practical, fit-for-purpose and tailored to the unique needs of each community.
“Our work in remote communities has been strengthened by a partnership with specialists from CWT and Witthoft, who bring deep technical knowledge across electrical, instrumentation, process and SCADA systems,” IPS Managing Director Sascha Kurz said.
“Together, we’ve conducted thorough on-site assessments to better understand how these systems are performing and where there are opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.”
For these remote communities, this work offers real and lasting benefits, by helping councils better understand the current state of their water infrastructure, informing future maintenance strategies, and strengthening their ability to plan and advocate for upgrades and funding.
Most importantly, it’s laying the groundwork for a more reliable, resilient water supply; something that underpins health and quality of life for everyone in the community.
The IPS team leading the project includes Project Manager Archy Kahondo, with subject matter experts Toby Chalmers and Mo Odabaee, and Project Engineers Raj Aghera, Prateek Ghavate and Sonam Yangdon. Undergraduate student Tom Carr has also contributed valuable support to the team.
This project reflects our broader mission at IPS to work alongside communities, governments and industry to deliver expert advice and solutions that make a meaningful difference where it’s needed most.
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