Extension 1 Kick-off Meeting in Suzhou
Demo farm site visit in Suzhou, July 2011
Group discussion in Source Catchment Model training, Melbourne
Source Catchment Modeling study tour, Melbourne
Dongshan Peninsular site visit in Suzhou, Oct 2011
Extension 2 kick-off meeting, in Huzhou
Lake Tai Project - NEWS
Project Extension 2 Kicks off 
(2011-11-14)
In September 2011 Huzhou Municipality hosted a Kick-off Workshop for Extension 2: Policy Orientated Optimisation of Wastewater Treatment in Lake Tai. The Extension includes a review of the WWT Framework in the Basin; demonstrations of dynamic modelling (using BioWin) at Wuzhong District Treatment Plant, Suzhou and ShiBei District Treatment Plant; and engagement between Chinese and Australian Agencies on opportunities for improved wastewater treatment. Key implementing partners include the National Development and Reform Commission’s International Cooperation Centre, Suzhou and Huzhou Municipalities; the AUS Lake Tai Cluster; Hunter Water Corporation; Hunter Water Australia; and the Jiangsu Academy of Environmental Sciences.
Project Extension 1 Kicks off
(2011-11-14)
The Project Extension Kick-off Workshop on the Policy Application of Catchment Modelling and Non Point Source Pollution Management was conducted in Suzhou between the 12th and 14th of July 2011. The kick-off workshop included a high level workshop; visits to selected demonstration sites; and a series of meetings to confirm details for project implementation. Key implementing partners include the National Development and Reform Commission’s International Cooperation Centre, Suzhou Municipality; the AUS Lake Tai Cluster (Earth Systems; eWater Cooperative Research Centre; Ellinbank Research Centre - Department of Primary Industries; and Melbourne Water); and the Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Demonstration sites selected for the Extension include Dongshan Peninsula (Source Catchments) and Xingeng Village Farm, Xiangcheng District (Bayesian Networks).
eWater Cooperative Research Centre joins the Lake Tai Water Pollution Treatment Project
(2011-11-14)
eWater is working with the AUS Lake Tai Cluster on the implementation of Project Extension 1: Policy Application of Catchment Modelling and Non Point Source Pollution Management. The aim of the Project Extension is to further contribute to informed evidence-based government policy and decision making through demonstrating the application of Source Catchments software in the context of the Lake Tai Basin. See http://www.ewater.com.au/h2othinking/?q=2011/06/tackling-algal-blooms-china
Lake Tai Project Follow-up Activity: Integrated River Basin Management Study Tour to Australia
A delegation of fifteen officials from China attended a study tour to Australia on Integrated River Basin Management between March 20th and March 31st 2011. The tour was attended by representatives from the NDRC, the International Engineering Consulting Corporation, Suzhou and Huzhou municipal governments and the Lake Tai Authority, and included meetings in Melbourne, Canberra and Townsville..........[Full Text]
Lake Tai Project Follow-up Activity: Alert Levels Framework Development
The review of Lake Tai water quality monitoring systems and the development of a Lake Tai alert levels framework (ALF) for algae bloom control was commenced with a kick off meeting in Suzhou on 10th March 2011........[Full Text]
Working Visit on Point Source Nutrient Pollution Control Policy and Practice
A Chinese delegation conducted an Australian working visit on the Point Source Nutrient Pollution Policy and Practice........[Full Text]
Non Point Source Nutrient Pollution Assessment and Management Training Workshop
A training workshop on Non Point Source Nutrient Pollution (NPSP) Assessment and Management was successfully held in Suzhou in late of November 2010.......[Full Text]