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Why is integrated water management (IWM) design so hard?

May 8, 2023

IWM should be at the heart of the design and build process

But it isn’t, despite incentives and policies to encourage it. So, what are the barriers to creating an integrated water design solution? Plus 3 actions to change how urban water is managed.

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In water solutions, water sensitive design, stormwater Tags iwm, integrated water management, urban water, strategy, water design solutions

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Walking Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont (the original green highline)
July 27, 2026
Walking Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont (the original green highline)
July 27, 2026

An insight into walking Coulée Verte René-Dumont in Paris, in a heatwave.

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July 27, 2026
The Wave newsletter is officially dead!!  (and replaced with video :)
February 23, 2026
The Wave newsletter is officially dead!! (and replaced with video :)
February 23, 2026

We why killed the newsletter. And started streaming instead!

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February 23, 2026
Are you drinking microplastics (Answer: Yes!)
November 3, 2025
Are you drinking microplastics (Answer: Yes!)
November 3, 2025

A blog on microplastics in bottled drinking water, and how to avoid it.

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November 3, 2025
Permeable paving: a real world example and maintenance costs
August 13, 2025
Permeable paving: a real world example and maintenance costs
August 13, 2025

Permeable paving is a smart, sustainable choice for urban environments, but it requires ongoing care to remain effective. Understanding the types available, keeping them clean, and budgeting for maintenance ensures they deliver their full environmental and functional benefits.

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August 13, 2025
AquaBuild is Live!
May 19, 2025
AquaBuild is Live!
May 19, 2025

Aqua Build is live! We’ve launched Aqua Build - a company building new and innovative stormwater WSUD), rainwater and greywater filters.

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May 19, 2025
Free Wednesday 30th April ... because you are invited to the launch of "Aqua Build"
April 28, 2025
Free Wednesday 30th April ... because you are invited to the launch of "Aqua Build"
April 28, 2025

The launch of Aqua Build!

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April 28, 2025
What is Wave working on in Sydney?
March 25, 2025
What is Wave working on in Sydney?
March 25, 2025

The past 12 months have been a busy time for Wave, with a range of great projects across Sydney. Here’s a glimpse into some of the work we’ve been doing.

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March 25, 2025
Merry Christmas and New Year
December 18, 2024
Merry Christmas and New Year
December 18, 2024

We thought we would take you on the crazy ride that we have been on this year, so hang on while we share some fun stuff that we have done this year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

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December 18, 2024
A water, energy and climate insight
October 9, 2024
A water, energy and climate insight
October 9, 2024

A short blog with an insight into work we are doing related to climate change from an energy perspective and a water / adaptation perspective.

Our recent work work is not about climate change modelling, but are some real examples of what is currently taking place and how difficult it is to redesign infrastructure to cope with climate change right now.

Read on for insights into community batteries, drainage, flooding, and climate risk.

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October 9, 2024
Wave Consulting leads first-of-its-kind community battery installation | Village Power
December 10, 2023
Wave Consulting leads first-of-its-kind community battery installation | Village Power
December 10, 2023

Leading change in energy storage in Alphington

Australia's energy landscape is evolving, shifting the balance of storage capacity in our electricity market through small-scale home batteries, neighbourhood battery projects and more.

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December 10, 2023

Wave Consulting Australia acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area where our office is located. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

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