Water: Planning for the Hunter’s Future

Committee for the Hunter are proud to launch a new Members’ Meeting series, partnering with GHD for the inaugural event – join other members for drinks & light catering.

Confirmed speakers:

Jennifer Hayes, Managing Director, Hunter Water

Greg McDonald, General Manager, Upper Hunter Shire Council

Greg Finlayson, Senior Technical Director – Water and Distinguished Technical Leader, GHD

Liam Kilcullen, Contract Operations Manager, CoNEXA

Facilitated by Lee-Anne Sylva, Regional Leader – Newcastle, GHD

Discussion topics include:

Water security and drought resilience

Infrastructure investment and asset upgrades, including affordability

The changing profile of demand, users and community expectations

Innovative water solutions, including digital, AI and optimisation

Integrated water planning and governance for a growing region

Date

Event Start: 5 August 2026
Event End: 5 August 2026

Facilitator

Committee for the Hunter

Venue

GHD Tower Honeysuckle | 24 Honeysuckle Drive | #Level 3 | Newcastle

Location

New South Wales (NSW)

Cost

Free

Water: Planning for the Hunter’s Future

Funding Partners