Ozwater ’26

Our Water. Our Tomorrow.

As Australia comes together for Ozwater 2026, we’re focusing on the big questions shaping the future of water. Explore WSP’s views, insights, and solutions designed to help clients navigate change, build resilience, and create a sustainable water future.

Australia’s water sector is at a pivotal moment. The focus now must be system wide decisions that unlock confident, long term delivery.

Dean Toomey Director, Water

Dean Toomey Director, Water

WSP Sponsored Panel Event at Ozwater ’26 ‘Pathways to Net Zero: innovations and insights from industry leaders

Come along to our Pathways to Net Zero panel and be part of the conversation on how the water sector can get to net zero, covering what’s working (and what’s not) in carbon accounting, emissions reduction, and energy generation. You’ll leave with practical insights on the innovations and partnerships accelerating sustainability across the industry.

Hear from keynote speaker and panel moderator Lewis Barlow, ICE Trustee for Carbon & Climate and Head of Profession, Decarbonisation & Resilience, WSP UK, as he shares how PAS 2080 is being applied internationally, grounded in UK experience, and what to consider ahead of the new PAS 3090 standard on adaptation pathways for infrastructure.

Lewis Barlow

ICE Trustee for Carbon & Climate and Head of Profession, Decarbonisation & Resilience, WSP UK, Keynote Speaker and Moderator

Katie Wood

Head of Services, Government & Infrastructure, Origin Zero, Panellist

Gerard Brierley

Executive General Manager, Logan Water, Panellist

Andrew Wilkins

Energy Markets Specialist, SA Water, Panellist

Sarah Hughes

Section Executive, Water, WSP, Panellist

Achieving low‑carbon, high‑performing infrastructure isn’t something one discipline can do alone. It requires owners, planners, designers and contractors working together from the outset.

Sarah Hughes Section Executive, Water

Sarah Hughes Section Executive, Water

Where else can you find us?

Marina Maxwell, Client Executive - QLD, & Treatment, Water is chairing the Resilience & Water Security - Climate Resilience half-day program session on Day 2.

We also have a few of our technical specialists presenting, follow the link to find out more and access the full program.

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The Big Picture: Water

WSP Visioneers share big picture perspectives on the realities of water infrastructure planning in Australia, and the changes needed to how we govern water to build a more resilient future.

Water solutions | Securing water, powering progress

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ozwater '26

What is Ozwater ’26?

Ozwater ’26 is a national event that brings Australia’s water sector together to focus on the big questions shaping the future of water. The event provides a platform to explore ideas, insights, and solutions that support client engagement, industry collaboration, and long‑term outcomes for a sustainable and resilient water future.

Where else can I see WSP at Ozwater ’26?

In addition to its sponsored panel event, WSP will be actively involved across the Ozwater ’26 program. Marina Maxwell, Client Executive – Qld & Treatment, Water, is chairing the Resilience & Water Security – Climate Resilience half‑day session on Day 2, and several WSP technical specialists will be presenting as part of the wider program. Visitors are encouraged to follow the program link to access full details.

How is WSP applying international decarbonisation standards to Australia?

At Ozwater ’26, WSP is sharing how PAS 2080 is being applied internationally, grounded in UK experience. Through insights from Lewis Barlow, ICE Trustee for Carbon & Climate and Head of Profession, Decarbonisation & Resilience at WSP UK, attendees will hear how these approaches are being used in practice, alongside considerations ahead of the new PAS 3090 standard on adaptation pathways for infrastructure.

Who is speaking at WSP’s Ozwater ’26 panel?

WSP’s “Pathways to Net Zero: innovations and insights from industry leaders” panel is moderated by Lewis Barlow, ICE Trustee for Carbon & Climate and Head of Profession, Decarbonisation & Resilience at WSP UK. He is joined by panellists Katie Wood (Origin Zero), Gerard Brierley (Logan Water), Andrew Wilkins (SA Water), and Sarah Hughes (WSP), bringing together perspectives from across the water and energy sectors.

Ozwater ’26