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Engineering a sustainable future

28 May 2008

Professor Paul Webley

The panel was chaired by Associate Dean of Research Professor Paul Webley and included leading researchers in the area of sustainable water and environmental engineering from the Department of Civil Engineering.

An expert panel of academics from Monash's Faculty of Engineering tackled the pressing issue of Melbourne's water sustainability at a lecture held as part of Monash's 50th Anniversary Public Lecture Series.

More than 200 people attended the lecture at the BMW Edge at Federation Square on April 22.

The panel was chaired by the faculty's Associate Dean of Research Professor Paul Webley and included leading researchers in the area of sustainable water and environmental engineering from the Department of Civil Engineering.

Dr Grace Mitchell spoke about the importance of selecting the best mix of options for Melbourne's water future; Dr Gavin Mudd discussed the role groundwater could play in improving Melbourne's water sustainability; and Monash PhD student David Flower discussed how Melbourne households could cut their greenhouse gas emissions by using less hot water or changing the fuel they used to heat their water.

Associate Professor Ana Deletic said Monash researchers aimed to harness the potential of stormwater to overcome water shortages, reduce urban temperatures and improve the landscape and liveability of Australian cities.

"We must all employ a range of water solutions if our cities are to become resilient to climate and social pressures," Associate Professor Deletic said.