Industries
Emerging Issues
Water
Overview
Globally, water businesses are facing unprecedented challenges as varied as responding to climate change, the need for infrastructure investment, regulatory and institutional change, and the introduction of new technologies.
Many regions have experienced or are experiencing prolonged or permanent changes in rainfall patterns. Bulk water storage levels are now less predictable, some assets are underutilised, while others require significant investment. In many jurisdictions the economically efficient allocation of water has become an important public policy objective and is driving a critical review of regulatory and institutional arrangements, including water tariffs. The relevance of new technology continues to be investigated and debated in some jurisdictions, as the focus turns to the introduction of smart water grids and smart water metering as demand management and operational tools.
A sharp increase in the level of public interest, comment and scrutiny is compounding these challenges. Water is essential – to health, to commerce, to life – and the public show a high level of sensitivity to changes in storage levels, investment, policy and technology.
Our deep understanding of the water sector and the challenges it faces form the basis of Marchment Hill’s value proposition to wholesale, retail and integrated water businesses.
