Date: 7th Dec, 2023 - 7th Dec, 2023

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Venue: Moonee Ponds Creek

Ticket URL: More Info

Description:

Join fellow colleagues on a tour of Moonee Ponds Creek in Oak Park, Strathmore to see the remarkable transformation of a 360m concrete-lined section of the Creek, which is now more than 50 % complete.

The project involved:

• removing concrete walls along both sides of the creek and replacing these with rockwork
• covering the concrete base of the channel with rockwork to create a meandering creek, to slow down flows and give it a more ‘natural’ look and feel
• planting 43,000 native trees and shrubs
• creating new shared paths and a new bridge 
• constructing a pond and terracing near Oak Park Reserve.

Rachel Lopes, the Chain of Ponds Collaboration Project Lead will be accompanied by Neil Featonby from Melbourne Water and Frank Kinnersley from the Friends of Moonee Ponds Creek / Moonee Bicycle Users Group. Visitors will learn how the project had come about, the co-design involved, and the challenges of giving the creek a more natural look and feel.

Registration Fees

Member & Non-Member - Complimentary Registration

Important notes:

PPE is required to enter the site (hi-vis vest and closed in shoes)

We suggest bringing along a water bottle and a hat.

Rachel Lopes Chain of Ponds Collaboration Project Lead Rachel is an environmental scientist and has a passion for connecting communities to their waterway. She enjoys the challenge of working in multi-stakeholder environments and with an ‘appreciative’ mindset, focusing on strengths, abilities and energy of partners for enduring solutions.
Neil Featonby Reimagining Your Creek, Melbourne Water Neil Featonby developed and leads the Reimagining Your Creek program for Melbourne Water, which has recently won several awards for excellence in infrastructure and landscape architecture. Neil is a marine biologist who specialised in shark research, but now spends his time transforming underground drains and concrete channels into urban waterways and parks. He’s passionate about using urban design concepts and principles to connect people to water in highly urbanised areas, and tailor unique experiences with nature that improve mental and physical health.
Frank Kinnersley Moonee Ponds Creek Frank is a retired mechanical engineer, Friend of Moonee Ponds Creek and recognised by cycling organisations across the country and state for his contribution to cycling. He has been instrumental in achieving better outcomes for cyclists and has actively contributed to the Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek project, making several suggestions and improvements to the path design.

Date: 3rd Jun, 2024

Time:

Venue: Silverwater Resort

Address: 17 Potters Hill Rd, San Remo VIC 3925

Ticket URL: More Info

Description:

This full-day workshop covers all aspects of Operations and Maintenance for all types of stormwater treatment measures. These Guidelines, produced by Stormwater NSW, have become the industry standard and reference document for the maintenance of stormwater assets across the country. 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.   

Workshop Overview 

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 O+M Guidelines, produced by Stormwater NSW, that will become the industry standard and reference document for the Maintenance of Stormwater assets. 

The Training Covers: 

• The origin and evolution of these new Guidelines 

• Some of the standard terms that everyone need to know 

• Explanation of the format and contents of the Guideline 

• How Councils and How Cleaning Contractors will use these Guidelines 

• Planning and budgeting for Maintenance – what Councils need to know 

• Monitoring of devices – tools, Data Sheets, Cleaning Specs, practical field demonstration & explanation 

• Regular Cleaning and Comprehensive Cleaning – measure by measure 

• Dewatering & Decanting, new devices, Reporting format and content 

• Rectifications, auditing, upgrades & decommissioning 

• Tricks of the trade (so everyone gets a better outcome) 

• One Page Cleaning Specs for all proprietary treatment measures 

• Questions and Answers for everything stormwater 

This popular training exposes the myths and problems of the past, and presents a logical and practical way to get the best from Stormwater Treatment Devices.  Whilst not aimed at consultants and DA engineers, it certainly contains a lot of very helpful content in the selection, sizing and siting of devices for long term reliable solutions. 

Presenter  

Murray Powell 

The presenter for this workshop will be Murray Powell, who is Vice President of Stormwater NSW, one of the document authors, and General Manager of Optimal Stormwater who is one of the leaders in design/construction/auditing/rectification of stormwater treatment devices. 

Cost 

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 VIC and Partner Member: $595 

Non Member: $795 

For More Information: https://gems.eventsair.com/2024-stormwater-victoria-conference/

Date: 3rd Jun, 2024

Time:

Venue: Silverwater Resort

Address: 17 Potters Hill Rd, San Remo VIC 3925

Ticket URL: More Info

Description:

This course is designed for practitioners who are involved in the planning, design and/or approval of drainage and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) projects and covers the basic principles of WSUD.  

Experienced engineers use them as a refresher, graduate engineers attend to understand the drainage basics, and often people from other backgrounds (landscape architects, environmental scientists, managers and planners) attend to further their understanding of drainage, WSUD design and the RORB software. 

Presenter  

Val Mag & Michael Mag 
Stormy Water Solutions was founded in 2003 by Valerie Mag after 12 years with the Melbourne Water Corporation and 3 years with Ecological Engineering Pty Ltd. As a recognised leader in her field, Valerie has successfully run the Stormy Water Solutions for 20-years.  

In 2016, after 2-years at the Melbourne Water Corporation, Valerie’s son Michael joined the company. Today, Michael is the technical expert within Stormy Water Solutions. He is an accomplished flood hydrologic and hydraulic modeller who ensures robust and transparent engineering solutions.  

Together, the Stormy Water Solutions team have extensive knowledge in hydrological and environmental engineering services and use this to help the public and private sectors with their stormwater needs. 

Cost 

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 VIC and Partner Member: $695 

Non Member: $795 

For More Information: https://gems.eventsair.com/2024-stormwater-victoria-conference/

Date: 4th Jun, 2024 - 6th Jun, 2024

Time:

Venue: Silverwater Resort

Address: 17 Potters Hill Rd, San Remo VIC 3925

Organiser: Gems Event Management

Phone: (02) 9744 5252

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ticket URL: More Info

Description:

REGISTER HERE: Registration Form (eventsair.com)

The Conference Organising Committee invite you to join us at the 2024 Stormwater Victoria Conference, with the theme of 'Advocacy, Adaptation and Action'.  The conference will be held at the Silverwater Resort, San Remo on Tuesday, 4 and Wednesday, 5 June 2024, with an optional Workshop Day planned for Monday, 3 June and optional Technical Tour planned for Thursday, 6 June 2024.

Stormwater Victoria recognises the need to continue growing and developing leadership within the stormwater and water industry to drive positive changes towards sustainable water management now and for the future. We have big challenges ahead of us and are optimistic that together we can achieve sustainable forms of water management.

DEECA’s Regulatory Priorities 21-22, states that Victoria’s natural environment is a “dynamic system, constantly undergoing and responding to change in the short and longer-term”.

Population growth, the corresponding increase in human activities, and climate change continue to be the driving factors for environmental pressures. This is particularly relevant with the Bureau of Meteorology having just declared that both an El Nino event and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole are active, increasing the severity of rainfall deficiencies, fire danger and extreme temperatures. This follows hot on the heels of some of the worst flooding in the state’s history.

By working collaboratively, advocating for resilience, and adapting to change we can ensure that communities can better prepare for and respond to the complex challenges posed by climate change and urban development. This will allow us to safeguard both the environment and public health.

In this spirit, we are excited to introduce our 2024 Conference streams with you and look forward to exploring them together:

Imagine - Advocating for a Sustainable Future

The Times They Are A-Changin’ – Adapting to Uncertain Times 

Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now - Taking Action

Full Circle – Designing to Maintaining and Operating

We look forward to having you join us in San Remo in June 2024.

Alison Rickard

Conference Convenor

2024 Stormwater Victoria Conference