Upcoming Events
Stormwater Queensland will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on;
Thursday 25 October 2018 at 1pm at AECOM, Level 8, 540 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley, QLD.
The AGM papers can be downloaded here;
If you are not able to attend the AGM, please exercise your voting rights by returning the completed Proxy Form.
Members are invited to consider nominating for a position on the Stormwater Queensland 2018-2019 Management Committee. Stormwater Queensland are seeking committee members that 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. The nomination form is attached – please be sure to include a 100 word professional profile and statement on what you believe you can add to the committee. Note: Nominations close Thursday, 11 October 2018 at 1pm.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Stormwater Queensland Secretariat contacts.
Stormwater Queensland will hold its 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 22 October 2020 from 12.30pm – 1.15pm via Zoom. Please register your participation via the link below. In accordance with the Rules of the Association, the relevant documents will be emailed to all members and published on the Association’s website here. Members unable to attend the meeting may exercise their right to vote via a Proxy. All members voting and issuing proxies must be financial members of Stormwater Queensland.
Stormwater Queensland is an Incorporated, not-for-profit Association established in 1996. Stormwater Queensland aims to be the leading association for the promotion and advancement of stormwater management.
As part of the AGM process, all financial members of Stormwater Queensland will be invited to nominate for either a position on the Executive Committee or as an Ordinary Committee member for the 2020-2021 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. A Nomination Form can be found here.
If you have queries regarding the AGM, participation on the Management Committee, or the nomination process, please feel welcome to contact SQ via admin@stormwaterqueensland.asn.au
EVENT CHANGE –
With the easing COVID19 restrictions, SQ is proud to announce a change to the proposed Excellence Awards Webinar to a face-to-face event in February. Come along to celebrate some of the great stormwater projects of the year, catch up with some old industry friends over a couple of drinks and meet a few new ones!
In Queensland, we have a history of excellence across every aspect of stormwater management. From outstanding examples of master planning to integrated stormwater design, the awards provide an outstanding opportunity to showcase the quality of our work and the beneficial impact it has on keeping our vital waterways healthy.
The 2020 entry categories include:
- Excellence in Strategic or Master Planning (Sponsored by Ocean Protect)
- Excellence in Infrastructure
- Excellence in Asset Management
- Excellence in Research and Innovation
- Excellence in Policy or Education
- Excellence in Integrated Stormwater Design
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.
– See you all tonight 6:30pm @ the Barrel Hall, Felons –
Calling all stormwater professionals, engineers, researchers, and enthusiasts! You are cordially invited to a captivating evening of networking at our New Year, New Beginnings 2024 casual drinks event. Connect with like-minded individuals from the stormwater industry, exchange ideas, and forge new collaborations.
In particular, we welcome early career professionals to join us and seize the opportunity to network, connect, and learn from experienced stormwater gurus.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to mingle with industry leaders, make lasting connections, and advance your career in stormwater management.
A bar tab for non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.
The event is proudly sponsored by TRUE GRID.
Tickets Available through Humanitix
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 invite you to hear and discuss ‘Bolder Goals for Stormwater’.
This year’s event will be bigger and bolder than last year. We have some excellent speakers, great food, opportunity for socialising and networking, as well as the annual KAHOOT stormwater competition.
Speakers include:
- Keynote Speaker – Prof. Ana Deletic – QUT Faculty of Engineering
- Kelen Marczak Polli – Arup
- Teneale Jeffrey – Early Stormwater Professional of the Year
- Kylie Drapala – Logan City Council
- Sean Quilty – Quilty Engineering Hub
This event is designed for but not limited to:
• Stormwater Professionals
• Landscape Architects
• Urban Designers
• Economists
• Local Government
• Developers
Ticket price includes dinner.
Tickets available through Humanitix $105 – $155 AUD + BF
Gold Sponsor
Everhard Industries is an Australian family-owned manufacturer of Drainage, Wastewater and Environmental solutions for residential and commercial applications. In addition to our extensive drainage range, we are also the market leader in Laundry Units and Sinks for the home. Back in 1926, Everhard pioneered the original concrete laundry tub in Queensland. Using environmentally conscious materials and sustainable manufacturing techniques, our products are designed for Australian homes and Australian conditions, working to conserve the environment for the future.
Join us to celebrate the Stormwater Queensland 2024 Awards for Excellence.
The awards evening will recognise and celebrate outstanding achievement in our industry, with plenty of opportunity to network with a wide range of professionals in the stormwater industry.
Ticket price includes canapes and limited bar tab.
Dress code: Business Formal / Lounge suit.
For any questions, please email secretary@stormwaterqueensland.asn.au
Nominations are now open for the Awards – view details here.
Join Stormwater Queensland at the Annual General Meeting.
