The theme of this year’s National Water Week, ‘Bring Water into Focus’, is a timely reminder of the importance of resilient, well-planned infrastructure in securing Australia’s water future.
Across Australia, ageing assets, climate extremes, tighter regulations and growing demand are placing unprecedented strain on the systems that keep our communities flowing.
National Water Week 2025 provides an opportunity to reflect on the role of innovation, collaboration and engineering excellence in shaping a more sustainable and secure water future.
At IPS, our specialist engineering capability is meeting these challenges head on. We bring deep expertise across water, dams, pipelines and marine systems, integrating multidisciplinary design with practical, on-site delivery. This hands-on approach ensures solutions that work not just on paper, but where they matter most – in the field.
Water security starts with strong infrastructure, so we combine engineering rigour with real-world delivery to meet today’s challenges head on. From feasibility and design through to construction and commissioning, IPS works alongside clients to create resilient, efficient and sustainable water systems across Australia.
IPS Managing Director Sascha Kurz said National Water Week provided a timely reminder of the critical role infrastructure played in community wellbeing and economic growth.
“Water is one of Australia’s most valuable resources, and also one of the most vulnerable,” she said.
“As pressures on our systems increase, we need infrastructure that’s not only robust but also adaptable. At IPS, we focus on engineering solutions that strengthen networks, support regional development and enhance long-term water security.”
Sascha said IPS’s integrated approach brought together planners, designers, engineers and delivery specialists who understood both the big picture and the reality facing communities on the ground.
“We’re proud of the work our team is doing on projects such as the Lockyer Valley & Somerset Water Security Scheme, which is helping to move the region toward a more reliable and sustainable water future,” she said.
“IPS is also proud to support essential water infrastructure in remote and regional communities, working with local councils to deliver solutions that improve reliability, water quality and resilience in some of Australia’s most challenging environments.
“These projects demonstrate how technical excellence, stakeholder collaboration and environmental care can come together to deliver real results.”
For organisations navigating complex water challenges, IPS is ready to help.
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