Upcoming Events

Jan
31
Tue
2017
Draft State Planning Policy Forum @ Novotel Brisbane Hotel (Lawson Room)
Jan 31 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Sponsored by;

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Time: 8.30am for a 9.00am start and finishing with lunch from 12.30pm

The commencement of the new Planning Act in mid-2017 has been a driver for the Department of Infrastructure, Local Government & Planning (DILGP) to review how State interests are expressed in the planning system. In November 2016, DILGP released consultation drafts of theState Planning Policy (SPP), the State Development Assessment Provisions and the Planning Regulation. These drafts can be downloaded from this website. The draft SPP includes some important changes to the State interest – water quality. 

The changes associated with the policy are likely to have some noteworthy implications for urban development, communities and the environment.

Stormwater Queensland is hosting a forum to assist in understanding how the Draft SPP proposes to change regulatory requirements for stormwater quality management.

The event is recommended for those involved in urban stormwater planning, policy or development. Submissions on the draft SPP close 10 February 2017 so the Forum is also recommended for any person or organisation considering making a submission on the water quality aspects of the policy.

An expert panel from a broad cross section of the industry has been convened for this event to provide different perspectives on the policy. The panel will include a range of speakers including:

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Feb
16
Thu
2017
(EXTERNAL) QLD Parks Forum: Fear in Public Spaces @ AECOM
Feb 16 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Feb
28
Tue
2017
(EXTERNAL) Engineers Aust: Brisbane’s Ferry Terminals – Surviving the Next Flood @ Hawken Auditorium, Engineering House
Feb 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Apr
11
Tue
2017
(EXTERNAL) Engineers Aust: Stormwater Management – Source Control @ Brisbane: Venue details sent to participant upon registration
Apr 11 @ 9:00 am – Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm
May
16
Tue
2017
(EXTERNAL) FMA National Conference (Newcastle) @ Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre (NEX)
May 16 – May 19 all-day
(EXTERNAL) Ozwater’17 (Sydney) @ Internation Convention Centre, Sydney
May 16 – May 18 all-day
Jul
18
Tue
2017
(EXTERNAL) CRCWSC 3rd Water Sensitive Cities Conference (Perth) @ Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Jul 18 – Jul 20 all-day
Sep
11
Mon
2017
(EXTERNAL) 5th HEC-RAS Water Modelling
Sep 11 – Sep 15 all-day
Nov
13
Mon
2017
(EXTERNAL) Engineers Aust: Hydraulics in Water Engineering Conference @ Dockside, Balcony Level, Sydney
Nov 13 – Nov 16 all-day
AR&R 2016 in Practice – The concepts, the limitations and implementation @ Woongarra Training Room, Bundaberg Regional Council
Nov 13 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

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.