Stormwater Queensland Committee nominations are now open and will close at 11.00 am on Wednesday, 20th September 2023 for the 2023 Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, 4th October 2023 from 11.00 am to 11.30 am via Zoom.
All financial members of Stormwater Queensland are invited to nominate for either a position […]
Bioretention systems (also called biofiltration systems, biofilters, bioretention basins, bioretention systems, bioswales and raingardens) are one of the most commonly applies asset types to assist urban areas in Queensland and elsewhere to be more ‘water sensitive’.
In this webinar, Logan City Council’s WSUD Technical Officer, Jonas Larsen will explain, in true multidisciplinary fashion, the usefulness […]
Recently there has been a focus on reducing stormwater volumes to protect waterways. Biofilters are often proposed as a suitable WSUD response but there are many unresolved questions that are often raised: How well do they really work? What are the key pathways for retention and how does context and design influence outcomes? Do […]
The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA), Engineers Australia (EA) and Stormwater Queensland (SQ) are hosting the first event of a new annual event series on 9 August 2023. The event aims to bring professionals involved in blue, green and grey infrastructure design, traditional owners, policy makers and others together to achieve the best […]
Join urban stormwater stakeholders from industry and government from across Queensland to discuss current and future stormwater management topics and opportunities including:
Total annual loads and threshold reductions.
Low impact design.
Update on the Water by Design program, including new materials and capacity building opportunities.
This event is free to attend and catering will be […]
Save the Date for the 2023 IECA Australasia Conference 1 – 3 November, 2023 at Noosa. This conference will feature regional training, an expo hall to catch up on the latest in erosion control and stormwater management products and networking opportunities for industry professionals. Hosted by IECA Australasia, with Stormwater Queensland as a supporting […]
Although bioretention basins serve an important role of reducing stormwater pollution, they are often critiqued on their aesthetics. This webinar will discuss ways we can beautify basins and improve their appeal in the community.
We will explore the key factors influencing plant health and survival. A panel of WSUD scientists and landscape architects will also […]
Civil engineers, and environmental engineers and scientists in the early stages of their career are often tasked with developing, designing and analysing stormwater management strategies. These individuals are an integral part of the stormwater industry, and need to be supported, connected, and advocated for. Stormwater Queensland is hosting this webinar event to help develop […]
The 10th January 2011 marks the tragic day that a deadly wall of water headed with speed and force toward the small town of Grantham in the Lockyer Valley, Queensland. Businesses were ruined, homes were destroyed, and sadly, lives were lost. After the devastation, the ‘Strengthening Grantham Project’ was born and Jamie Simmonds oversaw the […]
Do you want to see significant and effective action in the stormwater industry? Then, this event is for you!
This is the decade of change. With unprecedented and mutually reinforcing challenges of climate change, flooding, urbanisation and waterway pollution, the status quo in stormwater is clearly unsustainable. Stormwater Queensland and industry partners invite you to […]
