NEC helps Western Australia protect future water supplies

NEC Australia is upgrading the water management system for Western Australia's Department of Water.

Water Online, which is on track to go live by the third quarter of this year, will allow the department to accurately monitor projected development needs, such as identifying gaps between the supply and demand of water and where necessary, addressing these issues through water supply controls. 

“As part of the Water Online program, the department has launched a new online portal which, for the first time, allows customers to access licensing information, submit applications and meter readings and apply to renew or transfer a licence," according to NEC.

“In addition, requests for planning advice can be lodged and tracked online, providing a faster and more efficient service, consistent with the WA government’s reform agenda to reduce red tape and regulatory burden."

Since the program started in 2014, NEC has delivered the management services along with a team of business analysts, developers and testers to implement a core set of Microsoft technologies based on .Net, Dynamics CRM 2015 and the business intelligence reporting stack.

NEC Australia state manager Tim Hurst said: “Everyone involved in this program is making a valuable contribution, knowing that this will help the department of water protect a vital resource for the state’s long-term future. We’re also pleased our methodology and agile approach has proven to be very effective.”