Upcoming Events
AR&R 2016 in Practice – Learning the concepts, understanding the limitations and knowing how to implement
Presenter: Martin Giles
Includes: Presentation, Q&A Session and Lunch
As part of our regional focus Stormwater Queensland is proud to announce the above-mentioned event.
It’s fair to say that no other release of technical guideline information has had more of an impact in our industry than the latest release of the Australian Rainfall and Runoff. But what does this mean to practising engineers?
AR&R 2016 is a phenomenal update on the previous version with far more thoroughly researched concepts and extensive data captured in the review but has been criticised in the industry for its complexity, mixed understanding and potential difficulty in applying in practice.
Regardless, the literature remains as our premier piece of engineering guidance in how to approach flood modelling in particular and as an industry, we must move forward to begin to understand and apply the concepts in all facets where it is suitable.
This event will aim to provide:
- A high-level overview of the guideline including all nine books of the recent addition focusing on major components such as temporal pattern changes.
- Application of understanding the transition from theory to practice. As an example, what will happen to our detention basin and channel sizing? What does this actually mean for hydrological ensemble modelling now?
- As an engineer do I now need to become accustomed to this? Do I need to apply it now? What does this mean to my day to day? Am I going to need to charge clients more to allow this adoption and implementation?
This course will be presented by Martin Giles. Martin has 28 years experience, specialising in hydraulic and environmental investigations. Modelling work undertaken by Martin has included complex floodplain systems and the application of dynamic modelling to urban stormwater design. Martin has also recently run Stormwater Queensland’s Winter School on AR&R16 which was well received by various professionals across the industry.
An open facilitated question and answer session will also be incorporated within the components above allowing consultants and council officers to liaise about various components of the new guideline. This is an essential part going forward for this relationship to allow and facilitate a transition to AR&R 16.
Stormwater Queensland value the contribution of all areas across Queensland and wish to promote and encourage the support and contribution from areas outside of the Brisbane CBD. Such that the cost of this event will be significantly reduced, from approximately $450-$550, to encourage and maximise participation.
Seats are limited, so hurry and book your spot now.
Includes Presentation, Q&A Session & Lunch.
Incorporating Water Sensitive Ideas into our progress as a city. Where to from here for Toowoomba?”
Presenters:
Alan Hoban – Bligh Tanner
Adam Berry – Stormwater Queensland
Representatives from Toowoomba City Council
This event will centre on East Creek and how that history can highlight the progressive nature of the City and where concepts of good design can be incorporated into the development of a water sensitive city.
A tour will be undertaken of East Creek, highlighting its colourful history, hints of earlier attempts at water sensitive design and how it has progressed over its life to its current mixed state now. This tour aims to:
- Showcase some of those attempts both historical and recent
- Highlight significant constraints within the corridors
- Highlight potential opportunities and learnings
- Discuss design and construction detail on various projects in the East Creek Catchment
Following the tour a presentation and interactive session will take place on:
- An overview of some of the challenges and opportunities facing the Toowoomba Regional Council Region
- Moving from East Creek learnings and into urban development discussion
- A presentation on options available inclusive on targeted outcomes and design/construction overview
- A discussion and analysis from the audience on these options
- Where to from here?
Stormwater Queensland value the contribution of all areas across Queensland and wish to promote and encourage the support and contribution from areas outside of Brisbane CBD. Such that the cost of this event will be significantly reduced to encourage and maximise participation.
Seats are limited, so hurry and book your spot now.
Includes: Site Tour (Transport included), Presentation, Lunch and a Q&A Session
INVITATION TO MEMBERS
Extended Committee Meeting
Draft Point Source & Diffuse Source
OFFSETS POLICY CONSULTATION
The QLD Department of Environment and Science (formerly DEHP) have released draft policies on Point Source (eg. WWTPs) and Diffuse Source (eg. urban development) Offsets. Please find them available for download below.
Draft-off-site-urban-stormwater-management (PDF)
Draft-point-source-water-quality-offsets-policy_March 2018 (PDF)
A supporting Guideline for implementation is also under preparation by Healthy Land & Water.
Due to limited time for public consultation, Stormwater Queensland is holding an Extended Committee meeting and invites all members interested in providing feedback to attend. Mr Jim Fewings, Ms Paulina Kaniewska & Mr Brad Dines will be attending to discuss the background to the Policies. Mr Paul McDonald (Healthy Land & Water) will speak to the preparation of the Guidelines. Stormwater Queensland will formally collate the feedback from the workshop and respond to the Department.
Price: Nil
It is anticipated that the consultation will be completed by 3pm, and the workshop will break. Members are welcome to stay for the regular Stormwater Queensland committee meeting thereafter.
Please RSVP your intention to attend by 5th April 2018. Click the register link below or email admin@stormwaterqueensland.asn.au
**IMPORTANT NOTICE – Stormwater Queensland will be broadcasting a live stream of this event to enable our regional members & others who are not able to attend to view the event while it is underway. Note: Stream will not include the regular committee meeting thereafter.
To view the broadcast click here – GO TO EVENT LIVE STREAM BROADCAST
Webcast participants will be able to post questions via the broadcast through the chat function. An association representative will be moderating the questions raised online.
