The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training is a partnership between 13 University and 19 Government and Industry organisations and is headquartered at Flinders University Adelaide, South Australia.
The NCGRT brings together researchers and professionals to pool their knowledge and expertise.
Vision
To enhance Australia’s environmental, economic and social wellbeing, by promoting and supporting Australia’s groundwater research effort. To foster the conversion of this research knowledge into resource management outcomes and capability in the groundwater sector.
Purpose
To be an institution of national and international standing, which fosters collaboration between scientists, government and industry to continually advance knowledge and management of Australia’s groundwater resources.
To undertake the scientific research needed to improve our understanding of Australia’s groundwater systems.
To train the next generation of expert researchers and groundwater professionals.
To support the development of new benchmarks for groundwater assessment and management.
Advisory Board
Stuart Richardson, Chairperson - Managing Director, CDM Smith Australia
Peter Baker - Director, Water Science and Monitoring,
Department of Environment and Water
Alistair Rendell - Vice President and Executive Dean, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
Claire Lenehan - Dean Research, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
Peter Cook - Co-Director, National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
Ilka Wallis - Co-Director, National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University
Technical Advisory Board
Associate Professor Rebecca Nelson - Director, Centre for Resources, Energy & Environmental Law, Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne Associate Professor Martin Anderson - Water Research Laboratory and School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales Dr Richard Evans - Principal Hydrogeologist, Jacobs Mr Steve Barnett - Principal Hydrogeologist, SA Department for Environment and Water
