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Exposure Visit to Adelaide on
Wastewater and Water Reuse

South Australia is at the forefront of technology developments in the water management industry. It is well positioned to access and service the markets in the Asia Pacific Region.

The Water Industry Alliance of South Australia - a network of international water companies, national firms, and well established local companies - provides the springboard to the Asia Pacific markets serving as a regional platform for the water industry. Members of the alliance offer cutting-edge technology and extensive manufacturing expertise in the production of equipment required by the water industry. Their experiences in research and development, consultancy, engineering, technology, manufacturing, education, operations, and commercial know-how give practical, efficient and cost effective solutions, processes and equipment required by global markets.

The exposure visit featured best practices in wastewater and water reuse schemes, and showcase successful modalities and the benefits of public-private partnerships for the Asian Development Bank's developing member countries (DMCs).

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The exposure visit aimed to get DMC governments to understand and appreciate the

• urgency of addressing sanitation and wastewater management
• need to include this sub-sector in their investment priorities

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The exposure visit was hosted by the Government of South Australia, jointly supported by Asian Development Bank, Water Industry Alliance of South Australia, and the Department of Trade and Economic Development, South Australia.

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The visit was attended by high-level government officials of DMCs directly involved in making investment decisions, and some heads of utilities responsible for delivering sanitation and wastewater services.

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The event was held at the Water Industry Alliance, Level 4, 77 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, Australia.