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SWIM Update

SWIM Update

SWIM Update
Date: 29-Jun-2017

 

  1. Over the last few years qldwater has been working with the ABS to try and remove any duplication of data requested by them in their annual water and sewerage services survey and that already reported via SWIM. This has resulted in some confusion over the survey forms dispatched by ABS over the last two years. This year we have decided to include all ABS indicators into the SWIM system. This will result in an additional 80-odd indicators being added to the SWIM annual data template. (Note that none of these indicators are new as all were requested last year but just in hardcopy by ABS). An additional benefit of doing this is that it has resulted in ABS reviewing all its current indicators with the intention of reducing the number of indicators requested by them.
  2. SWIM training and a SWIMLocal demonstration is being offered in June in Maryborough (two further sessions will be offered in Brisbane and one other location in July/August).
  3. Dave Scheltinga has participated in national BoM Water Standards and NPR meetings on behalf of members.
  4. Indicator lists for the National Performance report are still to be finalised for 2012/13 (it is thought that nothing new will be added this year as a major review of indicators is planned for next year).
  5. SWIM ‘webforms’ will no longer be available to enter SWIM data. This is due to their ‘incompatibility’ with the SWIM database and the resulting additional (and expensive) work needed to modify and maintain the webforms. They will be replaced next year with a free ‘SWIMLite’ system based on the SWIMLocal system. qldwater will work with each member who has used the forms in the past to make the lodgement process as simple as possible.
  6. qldwater has been working with DEWS towards making SWIM ready to accept new mandatory Key Performance Indicators currently under development (replacing many existing mandatory planning and reporting requirements).

If you would like further information on any of the above please contact David Scheltinga (dscheltinga@qldwater.com.au).

 

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