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Water Forever Science Panel

The Water Forever Science Panel was formed in to provide independent advice on Water Forever, the Water Corporation's 50-year plan to deliver sustainable water services.

The panel has encouraged the investigation of a broader suite of options and robust planning to address the risks and uncertainties associated with providing water services into the future. They have ensured that the project is informed on the latest science, national debate and trends in climate and water policy.

Panel Members

The Panel comprises eminent members of the local and national scientific community and is convened by Professor Robert Harvey, a member of the Water Corporation Board of Directors and Executive Dean at Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.

Members of the Science Panel include:

Mr Ross Young (Chair) Executive Director, Water Services Association of Australia
Dr Tom Hatton  Director, Water for a Healthy Country, CSIRO
Dr John Marsden Director, Marsden Jacob and Associates
Dr Jenny Pope  Director, Integral Sustainability 

Science Panel Advice

The panel met throughout the project to review progress and comment on the options and proposed direction. Science Panel meeting synopsis, actions and letters of advice are available below. 

Science Panel letter of advice (final plan)
(PDF 812 Kb)
September 2009

Letter of advice (Draft Plan)
(PDF 85 Kb)
February 2009

Meeting actions
(PDF 645 Kb)
May to December 2008

Meeting synopsis
(PDF 96 Kb)
May 2008

Click here for further information on the
Terms of Reference and Panel membership.


  
   Water Forever Science Panel
   Clockwise from left: Dr Tom Hatton, Dr John
   Marsden, Dr Jenny Pope, Prof. Robert Harvey,
   Mr Ross Young (Chair).