Please find below and overview of the Pre Conference Workshops being offered at the 2011 Stormwater NSW Conference.
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Workshop 1 - Stormwater Management Source Control (2 Day Workshop)
presented in conjuction with Engineering Education Australia
Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th September
Cost: SIA Members $880 Non Members $990
Overview
This two day course covers the principles of water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) relating to 'source control' of stormwater. A sound understanding of (urban) engineering hydrology is assumed.
The content features a balance between the three domains of WSUD (stormwater) practice - quantity control, pollution control and stormwater harvesting. Particular attention is directed to the problems posed by the government’s goal of 35 million population by 2050. How can existing (competently-performing) stormwater infrastructure cope with this increase without expensive upgrade? How can required re-development in catchments with existing under-performing stormwater infrastructure be managed without expensive upgrade? Must the natural waterways on our city perimeters be sacrificed to hard-lining in the wake of the proposed expansion? Positive answers to these questions based on WSUD ‘source control’ practices will be provided in the Workshop as well as innovative coverage of stormwater treatment and stormwater harvesting.
Target Audience
This workshop is designed for engineers and technical officers engaged in the design or approval of devices or systems employing water-sensitive principles (WSUD) on residential and/or industrial sites or estates. Assumed background for the workshop is familiarity with the basic principles of engineering hydrology including runoff hydrographs, Rational Method, ‘time of concentration’, use of IFD data, ARI, runoff coefficients and EIA, infiltration, stormwater infrastructure, etc.
Presenter Information:
Adjunct Professor John Argue BE MS FIEAust CPEng
John Argue has taught and carried out research in urban hydraulics and hydrology since 1976 at the University of South Australia (formerly SA Institute of Technology). This work led to the publication by ARRB in 1986 of “Storm drainage design in small urban catchments – a handbook for Australian practice”. This book has been widely used by engineers and technical officers in consulting practices and municipal agencies across the nation. This Handbook introduced retention technology to Australian practice.
In 1987, John focussed his interests on the application of retention practice to flood control, pollution control and stormwater harvesting and published the results of this research in “WSUD: basic procedures for ‘source control’ of stormwater – a Handbook for Australian practice” (Argue, 2004). This document sees the problem of flooding in the urban landscape as the prime task to be solved by the water engineer and forms the knowledge base of the Stormwter Management (Source Control) workshop delivered by Engineering Education Australia. John has been the sole Presenter of these workshops; he holds the post of Adjunct Professor of Water Engineering at the University of South Australia. The workshop has been presented on more than 30 occasions in the last 6 years across the nation: its content has been continuously updated. John retired from University of South Australia in 1999 and was appointed Adjunct Professor of Water Engineering.
Recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by Engineers Australia (EA) in accordance with EA CPD Guidelines.
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Workshop 2 – Practical WSUD Workshop (1 Day Workshop); Incorporating SMCMA's Introduction to WSUD Workshop (1/2 day); and a practical session on Common Design Issues and Troubleshooting Your Own Projects (1/2-1 day)
Presented in conjunction with the Sydney Metro Catchment Management Authority and Equatica
Tuesday 6th September
Cost: SIA Members $550 Non Members $600
Overview
The SMCMA’s Introduction to WSUD Workshop offers participants an initial overview of WSUD, and then presents insights on the elements and application of WSUD through both theory and practical case studies. We will build on this and look at design issues commonly identified by practitioners when designing and installing WSUD, focusing on bioretention systems and stormwater harvesting projects. The afternoon session will be dedicated to reviewing and troubleshooting projects of participants. This unique approach allows participants to ask questions on small details and questions they may have with their projects and how to overcome critical design issues.
For those who have already completed the SMCMA’s Introduction to WSUD Workshop, or have a good background in WSUD, we will use the full day to focus on design issues and workshopping participant’s projects. We will split into separate groups for the morning session, coming together for the afternoon session.
Please bring along relevant information about your projects (plans, photos, catchment details, etc) for the practical session. If you have any questions about this, please give us a call on 02 8094 9703.
This workshop will cover:
- - Introduction to WSUD
- - WSUD Theory & Case Study Presentation
- - Case Study Workshop
- - 10 common design issues encountered when designing and installing WSUD bioretention systems
- - Design issues encountered by practitioners with stormwater harvesting projects
- - Workshopping participants own projects
- - Troubleshooting participants projects offering design insights.
Presenter Information
David Knights (Equatica) – BA, BE Environmental (Hons) (UNSW)
David is an environmental engineer with more than ten years experience in strategic planning. He has been developing Water Sensitive Urban Design Strategies and Integrated Water Cycle Management Strategies for various clients throughout Australia and internationally. He has been involved in all levels of Integrated Water Cycle Management from concept design to construction and from stormwater treatment and reuse to wastewater treatment and reuse. David designed the stormwater treatment and reuse scheme for Eastern Avenue at Sydney University which recently won an SIA award for excellence in stormwater initiatives.
Alexa McAuley (Equatica) – BE Environmental (Hons) MEM (UNSW)
Alexa is an environmental engineer with ten years experience in the urban water sector. Alexa's skills range from policy and guideline development and strategic planning to concept and detailed design. She has prepared water sensitive urban design and water cycle management strategies, as well as policy documents, guidelines and design tools. Alexa has completed a wide range of concept and detailed designs for greenfield and retrofit projects including wetlands, bioretention systems, swales and stormwater harvesting and reuse systems. Alexa has also worked in stormwater and floodplain management, undertaking Stormwater Management Strategies, Catchment Management Plans, Flood and Floodplain Risk Management Studies.
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