Events

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 hear and discuss ‘Bold Goals for Stormwater’.

Dr Brian McIntosh from Griffith is our keynote speaker for this special event followed by short presentations of ‘Bold Goals for Stormwater’ from industry thought leaders and provocateurs and include interactive discussions, dinner, drinks and networking. This event is designed for but not limited to:

• Stormwater Professionals
• Landscape Architects
• Urban Designers
• Economists
• Local Government
• Developers

Date: 20th April 2023
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: Victoria Park, Herston Brisbane QLD
Free Parking available at the venue.

Cost:
Stormwater Queensland members:  $85
Non-members:  $120
Price includes dinner

Potential speakers are also invited to nominate themselves to present their ‘bold goal in stormwater’, including a short summary of their proposed ‘big goal in stormwater’, noting presentations will likely be limited to a maximum of two (2) minutes. Submissions are to be provided here. Tickets are strictly limited, so please register now to secure your spot.

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 an Early Career Professionals (ECP) group, to help provide a platform for ECPs in the stormwater industry and launch Stormwater Queensland’s proposed mentoring network for ECPs.

The panel discussion will centre around the building blocks of a career in stormwater and what can you expect as you develop your skills and networks. We want to highlight the various career paths you can take and the potential career trajectory your career in stormwater could lead to. The webinar will feature two highly experienced and accomplished leaders in this field.

If you are a student, graduate or within the first 5 years of your career, this event is for you! Submit your burning questions to the panel.

A certificate of professional development can be provided upon request to Stormwater Queensland.

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 discuss bioretention form vs function.

On a related note, Stormwater Queensland are accepting nominations for the most beautiful bioretention basin in the world. The winning basin will be featured during this webinar. Send an image here for consideration.

A certificate of CPD can be provided to attendees, upon request.

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 provided.

DATE: Tuesday 18 July 9:00 am – 1.00 pm

VENUE: BTP Conference Centre, 1 Clunies Ross Court, Eight Mile Plains, QLD 4113

RVSP: Tuesday 11 July 2023

This workshop is supported by Stormwater Queensland and funded by the Department of Environment and Science as part of the Queensland Erosion Sediment Control and Urban Stormwater capacity building project.

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 models really predict stormwater volume performance reliably? This webinar will describe findings from recent research drawing together data and knowledge from the literature as well as outcomes from putting MUSIC to the test.

The webinar will include 40 minutes of presentations by Lyndall Pickering and Dale Browne, followed by Q&A with attendees. A certificate of attendance can be provided upon request to Stormwater Queensland.

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 economic, environmental, and social outcomes for South East Queensland (SEQ) communities.

Bringing the Blue, Green and Grey Together will discuss how to drive a multidisciplinary and intercultural approach to water sensitive urban design (WSUD), focusing on collaboration between design professionals and traditional owners in projects ranging from the development precinct to infrastructure asset scale. An enduring output of the event series will be an industry white paper presenting barriers to the above and practical actions and solutions for consideration by decision makers and stakeholders, including local governments and state government departments.

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 of ecological theory and other biological processes in improving the establishment and performance of bioretention systems.

This webinar will include a short (approximately 20-minute) presentation, followed by Q&A with attendees. Proof of CPD can be provided to attendees upon request.

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 on the Executive Committee or as an Ordinary Committee member for the 2023-2024 year. Stormwater Queensland is seeking committee members who are eager and enthusiastic to advance the stormwater industry and who want to play an active role in setting the direction of the Association and its activities. Participation on the committee is also of personal benefit, providing professional development and networking opportunities. Learn more and download AGM documentation here.

Stormwater Queensland warmly invites you to register now for this fully catered, interactive whole day event – Green and Blue by ’32, hosted by Queensland Water Modelling Network. This event will help shape thinking, catalyse learning, and foster new connections and collaborations that build momentum towards a green and blue legacy for SEQ after the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bringing together the energy of the Australian Rivers Institute, Queensland Water Modelling Network, the River Basin Management Society, Stormwater Queensland and the Moreton Bay Foundation and is supported by the broader Green and Blue by ’32 partners, to build a set of visions and pathways for focusing, accelerating and scaling up momentum and work to restore catchments and waterways across SEQ. Learn more and register here.

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 partner, the conference will be a key industry event in the region.