STORMWATER NSW

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Welcome to Stormwater New South Wales

We’re the peak body supporting stormwater professionals across New South Wales. As the industry evolves from flood prevention to water quality, sustainability, and urban design, we connect experts, councils, and the community to drive innovation.

Join us in shaping a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable stormwater future.

2026 Stormwater NSW Awards For Excellence

The 2026 Stormwater NSW Awards For Excellence were held on the evening of Wednesday, 28 October, as part of the Franc.2026 Conference. The winners included:

Excellence in Asset Management – The NSW SQID Taskforce – Lifecycle Sub-Committee: Whole-of-Life Safety, Constructability, and Maintenance Framework — NSW SQID Taskforce Excellence in Integrated Stormwater Design – Gedumba Sweetwater project — Blue Mountains City Council, Gully Traditional Owners, WaterNSWExcellence in Policy or Education – Hide & Go Creek – Changing Stormwater Pollution Behaviour Through Play, Place and Augmented Reality — Hornsby Shire CouncilExcellence in Research and Innovation – Reforming Stormwater Product Verification & National Governance Structures — New South Wales Stormwater Quality Improvement Device (SQID) TaskforceExcellence in Strategic or Master Planning – Big plans for Little Creek waterway masterplan — Blacktown City CouncilYoung Stormwater Professional of the Year – Blake Allingham — Ocean ProtectStormwater Professional of the Year – Phillip Birtles — Sydney Water

A full list of Winners and Finalists can be found on our Blog.

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NSW SQID Taskforce

The NSW SQID Taskforce is a collaborative initiative aimed at improving the approval process for Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices (SQIDs) in New South Wales.This Taskforce brings together some 30 industry experts, government representatives, and key stakeholders to address existing challenges and ensure a more efficient, consistent, and robust framework for SQID assessment and implementation.

To explore the findings in detail, check out the full report at Stormwater 2030 by clicking the button below.

Stormwater Quality Improvement Device Industry Review 2025

Stormwater NSW Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The AGM was held in late September 2026. The annual report was presented at the AGM. The report provides a comprehensive overview of Stormwater NSW’s activities, achievements, and priorities over the past year, and we encourage all members to take the time to read it.

Read annual report