Harvey Shire visit
On 6th August the In-Situ Laboratory team was all in attendance onsite at the research facility as our international collaborators from RITE were back in town for water testing experiments at the site.
With community involvement a top priority of the CSIRO team involved in the research work, we invited the Shire of Harvey councillors and staff for a meet & greet at the site with the research team including the international visitors.
The team conducted an extensive educational session on the decarbonisation of the energy industry, highlighting how this research site has become a vital component of CSIRO’s energy resources research program.
Did you know…
The CSIRO collaboration with the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) is not the only connection for Harvey with Japan!
The Shire of Harvey, located in Western Australia, has a long-standing sister city relationship with Moka, a city in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. This relationship, established in 1998, fosters cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and collaboration between the two communities.
The connection between Harvey and Moka is built on shared interests, including agriculture and education. Moka is known for its agricultural industries, particularly rice and strawberry farming, while Harvey is famous for dairy and citrus production. These agricultural ties have provided a platform for exchange visits, allowing both cities to share best practices in farming, community development, and environmental sustainability.
Through this partnership, delegations from both Harvey and Moka regularly participate in cultural exchanges. Students, teachers, and local officials often visit each other’s towns, gaining exposure to different educational systems, cultural practices, and languages. These exchanges have promoted a deep sense of friendship between the two cities, creating opportunities for collaboration in areas such as tourism and education.
The sister city relationship between Harvey and Moka also contributes to regional development and international goodwill, reflecting broader efforts to build global networks through local community ties. This partnership has become a symbol of the enduring connection between Australia and Japan at the local level.
On the day of the visit it was quite a windy day, however at least the sun was shining for a group photo of everyone involved.