Date: 18th Aug, 2026 - 18th Aug, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 4:15 pm
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Organiser: GEMS Event Management
Phone: 02 9744 5252
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Description:
GPT’s are an important tool to reduce pollution of waterways and the oceans. It is crucial to get the engineering right, or the results can be destructive. Currently, most GPT’s in use are not well engineered or maintained but could easily be improved through effective maintenance practices, knowledge and asset management. CSIRO investigations have found over 80% of installations are poor and two thirds of all litter reaching our waterways and oceans could be stopped if GPT devices are used properly.
This event will discuss the importance of engineering and maintenance and raise the knowledge and importance of all stakeholders working together to improve the broader cumulative impact of GPT’s all at very visual and publicised locations.
Run by Stormwater Victoria, this site tour focuses on the maintenance and design of GPTs, the CSIRO findings that only 5% of GPTs are operational, what we can all do to improve our practices through awareness, collaboration and the River to Reef Rebuild best practice implementation proposal.