Catchment sources of microorganisms - developing an integrated strategy for the sustained prevention of waterborne disease outbreaks in humans in Melbourne

该项目将在国家优先领域制定高质量的科学和技术计划，导致强有力的基础研究和新概念的开发。它将加强学术界和工业界之间以及基础研究和应用研究之间的合作联系。泛澳大利亚合作的发展将导致在国家和国际范围内更有效地利用资源;加强生物学、生物技术和生物信息学方面的技能基础;提高全球知名度，可能增加对澳大利亚科学的投资。它将改善对水传播疾病的监测和预防;为区域和农村社区的水行业提供切实的成果。

This project will develop a quality scientific and technological program in national priority areas, leading to strong basic research and development of new concepts. It will enhance collaborative links between academia and industry as well as between basic and applied research. Development of pan-Australian collaboration will result in a more efficient use of resources in national and international contexts; enhance the skills-base in biology, biotechnology and bioinformatics; and increase global visibility potentially increasing investment in Australian science. It will result in improved surveillance and prevention of waterborne diseases; providing tangible outcomes with benefits to the water industry in regional and rural communities.