125 years ago this week, the ‘Hunter District Water Supply and Sewerage Board’ was formed to take control of the region’s water system and support the future of a fast developing region. Hunter Water Managing Director Jim Bentley said 125 years on, the founding principles of the board still rang true. “Hunter Water’s original crest…
Dr Jim Bentley has more than 20 years’ experience in the infrastructure sector, much of it in water and wastewater. He is currently the Managing Director of Hunter Water, a State Owned Corporation providing drinking water, wastewater, recycled water and some stormwater services to a population approaching 600,000 people in homes and businesses across the Lower…
A local charity is getting vital assistance from one of its corporate supporters to run its own social enterprise businesses. Lifeline Hunter Central Coast CEO, Gillian Summers, said Hunter Water goes the extra mile to help save local lives. Lifeline is one of three charity partners Hunter Water and its staff support. Hunter Water is…
The Board of Newcastle Permanent Building Society recently announced the appointment of Jeff Eather to the role of Chairman. Jeff replaces long serving chair, Michael Slater, who stepped down after the Newcastle Permanent Annual General Meeting (AGM). Jeff was elected at a special Board meeting that followed the AGM held on Frida, 28 October 2016…
Newcastle businessman Michael Slater was presented with the Hunter Business Chamber’s Business Leader of the Year Award on Friday night by sponsor CPA Australia. The award was announced at the biggest ceremony the Chamber has ever hosted. Sponsored by the University of Newcastle and held at NEX, Wests City, the event was attended by more…
Hunter Water has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to appoint Dr Jim Bentley as the utility’s new Managing Director. Dr Bentley has over 20 years’ experience in the infrastructure sector, including 12 years at the UK’s largest water utility, Thames Water, where he excelled in a range of roles including as Manager of the water…
Dr Maree Gleeson is a well-respected leader, having held professional and leadership positions in health services, academia, medical research and government. Maree is currently a non-executive director on the boards of the Hunter Water Corporation, Hunter Research Foundation and Central Coast Local Health District Board. Previous directorships have included Nationwide Superannuation Fund, Research Australia and…
Australia’s most prestigious Regional Business Awards have named more than 80 companies and individuals as finalists. The 10 categories in the Hunter Business Awards, sponsored by The University of Newcastle, will be presented at a gala function on Friday, 5 August 2016. Hunter Business Chamber President Ross Taggart said today that it was exciting to…
The inaugural Smart Future Cities Conference is being held from 1-3 October 2015 at Newcastle City Hall. Hosted by the University of Newcastle’s Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment (TFI) and its partners the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH), and the City of Newcastle (TCoN), the 3-day conference will have presentations on Future…
The Board of Hunter Water Corporation has resolved to explore the sale of its multi-award winning Kooragang Island Water Scheme (KIWS). Proceeds from the sale will be used by Hunter Water as part of its commitment to invest over $1 billion in new water and wastewater infrastructure over the coming decade. The KIWS is an…