The consultation division specialises in agronomic advice and environmental risk assessment/management for developing and using recycled water in the urban and agricultural environments (rural farming through to urban gardens).

This technical and communication expertise grew considerably through a project managed and staffed by Arris for Horticulture Australia Limited — the Australian Coordinator of Recycled Water use in Horticulture project (ACRWH).

The project helped coordinate reclamation and reuse of urban wastewater across Australian horticulture through provision of a range of resources aimed at improving public understanding of recycled water and subsequently achieving greater acceptance and use. It also played a significant role in innovative research into the use of recycled water for horticultural production.

This project also had a major focus on maximising training and adoption with the aim of effecting ongoing improvement and development of recycled water schemes. The courses, delivered around Australia, included:

• A course targeting the user, trainer of the user and people on the ground helping set up recycled water schemes.
  
  
• A Masters course examined the technical, environmental, social and financial issues necessary to win community and government support for the development of recycled water schemes.
  
  
• An irrigator’s course focused on the practicalities of using recycled water.

Arris has developed and delivered tailored training packages to a variety of industries on a range of topics. Water is recognised as a precious resource that needs to be maximised, and as a result people, companies and industries are realising the benefits of targeted training.

The communication division of Arris is used extensively when developing a tailored training package. It’s broad mix of skills and experience in professional writing, graphic design, web design, printing, publishing and electronic media development are vital to the delivery of an integrated and professional training package.

For further information please contact the Arris Office on (08) 8303 6706 or visit www.arris.com.au