Workshop Overview
This workshop is aimed at Maintenance Managers and Cleaning Contractors, as well as Council staff involved in the sizing, siting and approval of stormwater treatment measures. This is a new course developed by Stormwater NSW.
This workshop focuses on the new Operations and Maintenance Guidelines, produced by Stormwater NSW, that have become the industry standard and reference document for the maintenance of stormwater assets.
Topics to be covered include:
- An introduction to the types of treatments, their classifications and purposes
- An introduction to the types of GPTs and their functionality (if you understand how they work, then you’ll understand how this impacts cleaning)
- The reality of monitoring, regular cleaning, and annual/comprehensive cleaning
- Quick coverage of 90% of proprietary devices
- A more detailed focus on the 4 devices that have 90% of the market
- Cleaning specifications for these – to include in tenders, and be used on the ground
- Secondary treatment/Green treatments – in summary only
- Dewatering – a problem for every site
- Field validation of performance, cleaning results
- GPT auditing and WSUD auditing
- Costing – how much should cleaning cost
- Budgeting and bean counters – how to get the money to do it right
- Results, reports and record keeping – why
- Tips for improving device performance – get better bang for your buck
A copy of the Guidelines must be purchased for all attendees. Organisations registering multiple delegates are only required to purchase a single copy of the manual.
Spaces are limited. Should you have any questions please contact GEMS Event Management Australia on +61 2 9744 5252 or email registration@gemsevents.com.au
Awards of Excellence Webinar – Showcasing the winners from 2021
This may give you the inspiration to submit a project in this years Awards of Excellence round.
This webinar showcases the work of our leading practitioners who are the winners of 2021 Stormwater NSW Excellence Awards. The attendees will have the opportunity to listen to presentations on these cutting-edge projects. This will inspire you either to start a smart contemporary project or start to think about preparing your submission for the 2022 awards that will be opening shortly.
The presentations will include:
• Johnstons Creek Naturalisation, the 2021 winner of Excellence in Asset Management by Sydney Water, Diona & Thompson Berrill Landscape Design, presented by Jordan Mulhearn.
• Blacktown’s Community Stormwater Education Program, the 2021 winner of Excellence in Policy or Education by Blacktown City Council, presented by Andrew Bridle and Julie Redhi.
• Manly – Safe and Beautiful once again, the 2021 winner of Excellence in Infrastructure by Northern Beaches Council & Optimal Stormwater, presented by Emerald Cuthbertson.
• Gannons Park Water Quality Improvement and Stormwater Harvesting Scheme, the 2021 winner of Excellence in Integrated Stormwater Design by Georges River Council, NSW Government, Australian Government, Alluvium & Civil Constructions, presented by Lucie Bright.
• BOM the Builder: A Free Online Meteorological Template Generator, the 2021 winner of Excellence in Research & Innovation by Cleanstormwater, presented by Mircea Stancu.
• Integrating Recycled Water and Stormwater in the Mamre Road Precinct: A Template for Australia’s Largest Water Sensitive City, the 2021 winner of Excellence in Strategic or Master Planning by Sydney Water, presented by Phil Birtles.
Presenters: Mark Babister & Monique Retallick
Overview of ARR
- Rainfall Design Input
Attendees will increase their knowledge of the different rainfall-related design inputs in Australian Rainfall and Runoff, including Intensity Frequency Duration (IFD), temporal patterns, spatial patterns, and tips and tricks for their application.
- Hydrologic modelling applications
This covers the different types of hydrologic models used to represent the runoff generation and runoff routing phases of the flood formation process.
- Urban Approaches
Overview of the natural hydrologic cycle resulting from urbanisation and how these changes impact design flood estimation in urban environments. Covers urban flood modeling with examples of brownfields and Greenfields focusing drainage designs.
Note: The participants have to bring their own laptops.
franc.2023
It has been confirmed, franc.2023 is happening!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday 28th and Wednesday, 29th March 2023 at Novotel Brighton Beach.
Call for Presentations will be opening soon, followed by registration – stay tuned!
We are excited to announce that registration is now available for the upcoming Sustainable Funding Options half-day Workshop on Wednesday, 20 September at Campsie Customer Service Centre l Canterbury Bankstown Council, Campsie. This workshop will be presented by Craig Bush, Dr Andrew Thomas, Craig Naughton, Neil Keraunos & Alexa McAuley.
What you gain from this Workshop:
To ensure stormwater management projects, programs and assets achieve their desired goals a sustainable source of funding is required throughout the whole lifecycle. Current funding models, especially the Stormwater service charge, are not a sustainable option due to significant increases in costs relating to waste disposal, wages, and inflation (construction costs in particular) and no mechanism for review. However, due to the effects of urban expansion and climate change impacts, the need for well-designed and properly maintained stormwater management systems is only becoming more critical.
This forum will provide information as to how Councils are resourcing stormwater management in different ways and to discuss the benefits and or limitations of each option. Come to hear from representatives from Ku-ring-ai, Canterbury Bankstown, Blacktown, and Hornsby, and industry experts in this field. After the presentation, there will be an open forum for discussion regarding the options and opportunities to ask questions to the presenters and others.
Registration:
- Member – $125
- Non-Member – $225
Payment online at the time of registration by credit card only.
Details:
- Wednesday, 20 September 2023
- 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
- Campsie Customer Service Centre, Canterbury-Bankstown Council
- Registration includes morning tea catering
Please note that it is a requirement that all participants bring their own laptop to the workshop.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your attendance early! Please click here to register.
Meet your Presenters
Andrew Thomas – Cooks River Alliance/Stormwater NSW
Over the past 30 years, Andrew has gained experience in industries as diverse as heavy industry, environmental management, and asset management across the government, consulting, research, and not-for-profit sectors. Andrew is currently the Executive Officer for the Cooks River Alliance and Acting President of Stormwater NSW (peak body representing the urban water management industry in NSW, Australia).
Craig Bush – Blacktown City Council/Sydney Water
Craig has over 13 years’ experience in working with Blacktown City Council, the largest council by population in NSW, as the catchment projects officer and since 2021 as the Waterways Coordinator. He has a key focus on WSUD and integrated water management to ensure the best outcome for the environment and community.
Craig will start a new role in September 2023 as a Senior Stormwater Planner for Sydney Water.
Craig Naughton – Ku-rin-gai Council
Craig is a passionate environmentalist who wants to see all the great aspirational ideas that occur in the industry become sustainable long-term programs. By solving problems and working with people, Craig makes environmental solutions practical and achievable.
Craig is currently the Water and Catchment Program Leader at Ku-ring-gai Council.
Alexa McAuley – Civille
Alexa has more than 20 years’ experience in green and blue infrastructure policy, planning and design. Alexa has substantial experience consulting to local government and has helped many local government clients shift water-sensitive urban design from a niche practice to a mainstream activity. In 2021 Alexa reviewed the state of stormwater management in 20 councils across the Greater Sydney Harbour catchment, including a review of financial arrangements.
Neil Keraunos
Neil has been involved in catchment remediation for over twenty years in his role at Hornsby Shire Council. He has been responsible and has contributed to hundreds of projects in relation to treating stormwater pollution and has actively supported the principles of Water Sensitive Urban Design of remediating water pollution in urbanized catchments in regards to the catchment remediation rate program. Neil was awarded a Master of Science (Research) (UTS) in 2008 in water cycle management.
Stormwater NSW is excited to announce our End of Year Drinks for 2023. This is a great opportunity to get all the stormies together, and the committee is looking forward to catching up with you all.
We would love to hear your thoughts on the year that’s been and ideas for the year ahead.
Date: Thursday, 16th November
Time: 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Location: Forrester’s, Surry Hills
336 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Cost: Members: Free, Non-Members $35.00.
Registration includes one complimentary drink and nibbles.
Final day to RSVP: Monday, 13th November 2023
To register, please click here
Are you passionate about the future of stormwater management in New South Wales? Join us for an engaging and informative webinar hosted by Stormwater NSW, where leading researchers will delve into the latest advancements and future prospects in stormwater research.
Event Highlights
- Discover the broad impacts of stormwater and potential mitigation measures.
- Explore innovative ways to better utilize stormwater as a valuable resource.
- Learn about improvements in modeling, governance, planning, designs, approvals, and more.
- Understand the direct and indirect costs of stormwater management and its benefits for cost-benefit analysis.
- Engage in discussions about future ideas and opportunities.
Special Features
- Expert Presenters: Hear from renowned researchers at Western Sydney University, Water Sensitive Cities Australia, Macquarie University, and the University of NSW.
- Interactive Q&A: Pose your burning questions to the experts during the live Q&A session.
- Networking Opportunities: Discuss potential research collaborations, identify knowledge gaps, and connect with researchers for future engagements.
- Contact Sharing: Request contact details to engage with presenters in more detail after the event.
Presenter Lineup
- Western Sydney University
- Water Sensitive Cities Australia
- Macquarie University
- University of NSW
Call for Presentations
If you have ongoing stormwater research projects that align with the themes mentioned above and would like to present at our event, we welcome you to reach out to Craig Bush at craig.bush@sydneywater.com.au.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of stormwater research in NSW.
REGISTER NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iKW1arMvROiyaeWoUin79A#/registration
The Operations and Maintenance Manual Workshop will be held at the Canada Bay Club in Five Dock on Monday 16 April 2024 in conjunction with the franc.sydney Conference. This full day workshop covers all aspects of operations and maintenance for all types of stormwater treatment measures.
The workshop is aimed at Maintenance Managers and Cleaning Contractors, as well as Council staff involved in the sizing, siting and approval of stormwater treatment measures. The workshop focuses on the guidelines, produced by Stormwater NSW, which have become the industry standard and reference document for the maintenance of stormwater assets across the country.
The cost of the full-day workshop includes morning tea and lunch. A copy of the Guidelines will be provided electronically for all attendees.
Stormwater NSW and Partner Member: $595 Non Member: $795
Presenter: Murray Powell, Optimal Stormwater
Future-focused, Resilient, Adaptive and Networked Communities
franc.sydney 2024 is powered by Stormwater NSW and will be held at Commbank Stadium, Sydney on Wednesday, 17, and Thursday, 18 April 2024. The theme for the 2024 Conference is: Charting the Future from Past Lessons
The theme for franc.sydney 2024 is: Charting the Future from Past Lessons
franc.sydney 2024 will build on the success of the previous franc. Sydney conferences and continue to create a place where industry professionals, community members and key stakeholders can come together to collaborate, share knowledge, network and learn together. It will provide an opportunity for attendees to connect, discover and upskill, whilst contributing to the collective knowledge of our industry via our unique participatory knowledge-sharing format.
This conference will help build a community who will challenge the norms of urban water management and work together to change the way the stormwater industry operates to become more future-focused, resilient, adaptive, and connected.
The FRANC community needs to include professionals, scientists, academics, researchers, and advocates that recognise the need for change, and the need to put the long-term prosperity of the health of our waterways, emissions, and sustainable development above short-term political and financial interests. Most importantly, we bring these people together to help us all speak with one voice.
And it all begins by having ‘franc’ discussions. We look forward to your participation at franc.sydney 2024.
Please visit our franc.sydney 2024 website for more information !
Stormwater NSW hosted a free webinar to compare and contrast how different Australian states fund stormwater management. Hearing from leading stormwater practitioners about their state’s funding models as well as supporting governance arrangements.
The seminar concluded of lessons and opportunities for stormwater funding in NSW.
To view the webinar, click here
Stormwater NSW – Webinar Summary of State Vs State – Origins of Stormwater Funding
Webinar Presenters –
Alexa McAuley, Director, Civille
Alexa has more than 20 years of experience in green and blue infrastructure policy, planning and design. Alexa has substantial experience consulting to local government and has helped many local government clients shift water-sensitive urban design from a niche practice to a mainstream activity, she also has an excellent understanding of the challenges facing local government in funding stormwater management.
Dr Jeremy Cheesman Director, Marsden Jacob Associates
Jeremy is an experienced environmental and resource economist specialising in urban and rural water infrastructure funding and financing. Jeremy works with governments and water businesses across Australia advising on stormwater infrastructure financing and funding mechanisms as well as supporting governance reforms. Jeremy was a member of the Victorian Stormwater Ministerial Advisory Committee in 2018, led the development of the Victorian approach to urban stormwater offsets and helped regulated water businesses across many Australian states to gain funding for discretionary stormwater investments through customer-facing price submissions.
Cath Thrupp, CEO & Founder of Carbon Planet
Cath is an aquatic ecologist and catchment manager with 25+ years of experience delivering major water and natural resource projects within the private, public & non-profit sectors in Australia and internationally. Cath’s career has encompassed managing environmental aspects of dam operations, wetland and fish assessments, environmental flow monitoring, landscape restoration programs and urban water planning and policy. She is now focussing on innovative business models for natural resource management. Cath is also President of Stormwater Australia.
Matthew Edgerton, Economist, Frontier Economics
Matthew Edgerton is a consulting economist with more than 20 years’ experience in regulatory economics and public policy. Matt has advised government departments and utilities on a range of issues related to the water sector including regulation, governance, investment evaluation, pricing and cost recovery. This has included, for example, advice to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment on catchment-wide stormwater and waterways governance and cost recovery arrangements in Western Sydney. Matt has also held a senior role in IPART which included overseeing IPART’s regulation of Sydney Water’s prices and charges for its stormwater services and reviewing high-value local council infrastructure contributions plans including proposed charges to recover stormwater infrastructure costs.
To View the Presenters Presentations, click below:
Financing and Funding IWM_WSAA_stormwaterNSW – Jeremy Cheesman
Stormwater management funding slides Alexa June 2024
Stormwater NSW – Financing our Future – Cath Thrupp
Stormwater funding – Matthew Edgerton