Texas APWA’s 2022 President, Shawn Poe, joins Kevin Krahn to discuss the mission of APWA and its importance to the Texas community. He also provides an update on current challenges that public works systems and the organization have been facing in Texas and shares his advice for young professionals in the industry.
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Austin Water is already preparing for the city’s unprecedented growth expected over the course of the next century. Shwetha Pandurangi, PE, CFM joins us to discuss how the utility provider has shifted operations and strategic initiatives to manage quality and ensure consistency while keeping up with rising demand. We also touch on the importance of public-private partnerships to ensure both sides help meet the needs of a growing community.
Episode 30:
Serving one of the fastest growing cities in the country, Austin Water is faced with increasing demand. Shwetha Pandurangi, PE, CFM joins us to discuss how developers and the public sector can work together to foster positive growth and how water infrastructure is vital for the growing community. We also touch on how recent changes to the development code have impacted the agency.
