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	OPEN CALL FOR PWC10 PAPERS OPEN NOW CLICK HERE ADB COMPLETION REPORTS Capacity Development for Irrigation and Water Resources Management (Regional) [PDF] http://mms.adb.org/e-Notification/url.asp?ID=44500&DOCID=19816 Improving access to safe drinking water in Kiribati UN-Water's theme for World Water Day 2010 (22 March) is 'Communicating Water Quality Challenges and Opportunities'. In keeping with this topic, this month we share a story of improved water supply in Kiribati from a member of the Australian Water Association (AWA). Australian Water Association (AWA) WASH Network member and Water and Sanitation Specialist, Neil Kerby shares his story on designing a reliable water supply for the people of Kiritmati Island, Republic of Kiribati. Read about how the design team transitioned a fifty year old water supply system from military use to one fit for local habitation. To read the full story, please visit the ADG website via http://www.developmentgateway.com.au/jahia/Jahia/pid/8760 ADB to Issue Inaugural Water Bond ADB and Daiwa Securities Group announced today ADB's planned issuance of its inaugural Water Bond to finance its work in the water sector in Asia and the Pacific. Read the full story: http://www.adb.org/article.asp?id=13162 Magawhai Fully Operational ‘In the past, these projects often could not go ahead due to the prohibitive costs of installing traditional gravity sewers. In doing so, more and more councils are selecting the ECO pump solution because of its performance and versatility, as well as its safety oriented pump dry well design.’ Developers are also installing pressure sewer systems for their new subdivisions to significantly reduce capital costs associated with the provision of wastewater services says Mike Peffers. He adds that the Mangawhai waste water project further reinforces Mono's strong position within the Australasian pressure sewer market. Mono Pumps (NZ) is part of the worldwide NOV Mono® Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of progressing cavity pumps, parts and packaged systems with facilities in Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Argentina, France and China. The NOV Mono Group is wholly owned by National Oilwell Varco headquartered in Houston Texas. www.monopumps.com For further information please contact Mike Peffers General Manager Mono Pumps (New Zealand) Limited NOVMono® Email: Mike.Peffers@nov.com Telephone: +64 9 829 0333 Internet: www.monopumps.com Mobile: +64 27 496 0784 1^st Australian Desalination School Mon 15 - Fri 19 March Sofitel Gold Coast, BROADBEACH QLD 2^nd Australian Desalination School Mon 22 - Fri 26 March Novotel, PERTH WA The Australian Desalination Schools will provide 5 days of professional development and high-tech training on membrane water treatment. The multimedia presentation provides a thorough understanding of RO technologies, including nanofiltration (NF). The main presenter at the Schools, David H Paul, has over 30 years experience in RO operations, management, consulting and training. The instruction is presented step-by-step from the basics to advanced topics. No one gets lost! Dozens of video clips and numerous animations make technical information easy to understand. Video clips include the latest in membrane and element manufacturing and the new large diameter elements. To view all CGS Groundwater Short Courses for 2010 visit: www.groundwater.com.au/industrytraining 6 - 8 April 2010 Asia Water 2010 Conference The theme of ASIA WATER 2010 CONFERENCE is “Best Practices- Lessons Learnt in Developing Countries”. The Conference will feature Keynote Addresses by renowned speakers specially invited to share their personal experiences in handling water projects and the related issues. Workshops will be organised for delegates to be updated with the latest technology and applications in the industry, as well as methods and ways of trouble shooting and problem solving in managing projects. The Conference will also provide a platform for all water professionals to submit their paper and present and share their recent experiences. Most important of all, the Conference provide an *invaluable networking opportunity for all water professional in the country, as well as those in the region to create and share business opportunity*. Please feel free to contact the Conference Secretariat at Tel: +603 2162 0566, Fax: +603 2161 6560 or email asiawater@console.com.my if you have any questions. 2010 Asia Pacific Water and Sewer Systems Modelling Conference The 3^rd annual Asia Pacific Water and Sewer Systems Modelling Conference is scheduled to be held on 21-22 April 2010 at the Gold Coast, Australia. The conference will feature keynote presentations from leaders in hydraulic modelling representing Malaysia, USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and India. Other highlights include twenty-nine state-of-the-art, real-world case studies, presented by experts from utilities and engineering consulting firms. Participants will learn about the sustainable management of water and wastewater networks; sophisticated water quality modelling; water hammer, uni-directional flushing and desalination modelling; integrated urban drainage planning; nutrient and H2S modelling in sewers; advanced river and flood modelling; protecting investments through improved asset management; how to design more efficient pressure sewer systems; and the effective management of sewer collection systems. For more information and to register, visit www.asiapacificwater.com. If you would like to submit some news to be placed on our website please send them to: info@pacificwaterassociation.org Last modified: 03/03/10	Career Opportunities