Upcoming Events
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 effort of relocating much of the town to higher ground, ensuring the safety of the community from future flood events.
Stormwater Queensland invite all to attend this free webinar, on 23rd March 2023 and hear this heartwarming story told by Jamie himself. The session will be include Q&A with attendees.
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.
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.
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.
This workshop, presented by Dr André Taylor and hosted by Stormwater Queensland, will explore some principles and concepts of leadership that are relevant to the Queensland stormwater industry’s collective capacity to exert influence, drive positive change and deliver sustainable outcomes (e.g. water sensitive cities). These principles and concepts originate from leadership theory, research findings and case studies of institutional change in the water sector.
This workshop will identify a set of practical actions that all workshop participants could take to build the collective leadership capacity of the Queensland stormwater industry.
It has been developed for people who work in the Queensland stormwater industry who would like to collaborate to improve our collective capacity to initiate and drive change, and for those professionals who want to build their individual leadership capacity, and learn about some fundamental leadership principles and concepts.
The workshop will include four (4) technical presentations, each followed by applied group exercises, with an opportunity for networking at the conclusion of the academic work.
Discover: actionable solutions to combat urban heat and preserve vital green spaces
Engage: with experts in Urban Planning, Sustainability, Healthcare, Environmental Science, and Local Government
Explore: the latest research and trends in green infrastructure
Learn: how sustainable urban planning not only enhances the quality of life but also contributes to the economic well-being of communities
Takeaway: innovative strategies and proven methodologies for creating resilient and sustainable cities
For more details please visit https://events.humanitix.com/where-shade-hits-the-pavement-brisbane
Price$171 – $245 AUD
Please note that this event is not affiliated with Stormwater Queensland
