Urban Water Cycle Solutions is an independent applied science and policy Think Tank dedicated to solving problems, finding alternative solutions and development of systems understanding of the urban, rural and natural water cycles with a view to finding optimum solutions for the sustainable use of ecosystem services, provision of infrastructure and urban planning. The company, led by Dr Peter Coombes, has been involved in a wide range of projects, advised many clients and governments, providing strategic design, policy and economic advice to the satisfaction of governments and society. See www.urbanwatercyclesolutions.com for details.

Editor of the Urban Book following drafting a discussion paper on incorporating the urban stormwater aspects of Australian Rainfall and Runoff with modern approaches to water cycle management. Contribute to the chapters on urban stormwater management. Editor of the Urban Book.

Chair of Engineering. Systems thinking for water resources, engineering, economics and environmental science

Director of Stormwater Australia board. Elected to the Roles of Deputy President and Treasurer. Serving as Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk committee reporting to the board

Dr Peter Coombes from Urban Water Cycle Solutions served as the Chief Scientist at the Office of Living Victoria (OLV). His key task is to provide robust, independent scientific and economic analysis to inform the evidence based role of OLV. A major element of this role is the use of world-leading Systems Framework that was developed over the last 20 years to provide insight into reform programs that deliver the optimum liveability and sustainability outcomes at a reasonable cost.Highlights of this role include contribution to the successful submission of the Melbourne's Water Future strategy to the Victorian State Cabinet, delivery of multiple policy analysis and briefings on water cycle management, creation of a Systems Framework for the Living Ballarat project, completion of the systems analysis of the Ballarat region (including links to the Murray-Darling Basin), provision of information, insights and advice that underpinned the Ballarat's Water Future strategy and completion of the Economic Framework, analysis and reporting for Living Ballarat.

Independent review of the Metropolitan Water Supply Demand Strategies.This review provided the recommendations for reform and business planning for the Office of Living Victoria.Developed the draft Melbourne Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategy by 20 December 2012 as a starting point for ultimate delivery of Melbourne's Water Future to governmentContributed to the development of Melbourne Water Future strategy and ultimate submission to government.

Developed a systems framework for integrated catchment management for the ACT and surrounding region including downstream impacts on the Murray Darling Basin. This analysis supported the ACT government business case for integrated catchment management. The ACT government successfully submitted the business case to the Australian Federal government and the supporting analysis was positively reviewed as part of the process. The systems analysis highlighted the impacts of cumulative loads of pollutants on regional waterways and catchments. A new policy regime was recommended and the ACT government were awarded $85 million by the Australian Federal government.

Develop and manage a think tank for systems analysis, development of policy for sustainable management of water resources, and optimum design of infrastructure. Highlights from this position included initiation of and contribution to drafting of a new water cycle management policy and strategy for the State of Victoria (now called Living Victoria policy), development of a Systems Framework for the Greater Sydney region and a report on water cycle futures for Sydney Water Corporation, development of an alternative water cycle strategy for the city of Springfield in Queensland, advice to UNESCAP on development eco-efficient water policy, provision of regional analysis of flood risks for VicRoads and assistance with the design of many low impact buildings and projects.

Contribution to the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Completed applied research projects in molecular sciences, systems analysis and development of policy. Published over 30 peer reviewed science and policy articles.

Collaborate with the UN ESCAP to provide an advisory report on development of eco-efficient water infrastructure. This process involved research, participation in workshops and discussions, and ultimately delivery of a report to UN ESCAP.

Served as the National Research Leader in the eWater CRC for the E2 research program to investigate innovative water sensitive urban design strategies. This research programme included integration of hydrology, hydraulics, asset management, behavioural water demands, economics and ecosystems within biophysical systems approaches.

Associate Professor of Integrated Water Cycle Management. Initiated, led and contributed to a range of applied research projects in molecular sciences and systems analysis of biophysical systems including water resources and urban planning. Supervised 5 completed PhD research programs and generated more than 50 peer reviewed publications.

Development of systems analysis of and optimum solutions for integrated water cycle management including shadow prices. Contributed to research programs investigating integrated water cycle management. Published over 20 peer reviewed articles in scientific literature.

Initiate and lead the Water Sensitive Urban Design and International Rainwater Harvesting Association Conference. This conference was underwritten by Engineers Australia with the Stormwater Industry Association and the International Water Association. Conference discussed urban planning, stormwater management and alternative water sources at a time when discussions were limited to desalination. Over 360 delegates from 21 countries.

Member of PMSEIC working group for water resources reporting to the Australian Federal Government

The Victorian Government developed the Our Water Our Future policy for management of water resources. Served on the advisory panel for alternative water resources as part of developing the Our Water Our Future policy.

Member of the advisory panel on urban water management reporting to the National Water Commission and the Australian Government.

Chairman of the NSW Committee of the Stormwater Industry Association during a period of industry transition to a wider scope for stormwater management