Role of modelling and monitoring hub in fostering interagency collaboration
2023
More than 150 different government organisations carry out water modelling and/or monitoring in New South Wales.Water modelling performed across so many state and local NSW government organisations has the potential to create institutional and technical silos resulting in duplication of efforts, diminished innovation and lack of communication and information sharing.This challenge is compounded by the current short supply of specialist modelling resources impacting delivery efficiency.However, the diversity and linked capabilities of these organisations also has the potential to cross fertilise thinking, expand the effectiveness of available resources and knowledge, and develop innovative solutions to water challenges.This paper presents the experiences of a NSW government knowledge hub aimed at improving water modelling and monitoring collaboration and knowledge sharing.It is hoped that this paper inspires other jurisdictions and large organisations with these types of organisational challenges.