Wungong Urban Water Project - A major innovation in alternative water supply in WA 

Stuart Devenish          Wayne Shäfer

Representing the ARA             GHD

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12:00-1:00pm

Friday 20 August 2010

Atrium theatrette – Level 4

168 St Georges Tce Perth

Following on from our successful seminar last month on non-drinking water sources for irrigation, this presentation will describe what could become one of the largest non-drinking water (NDW) reuse systems in WA, providing technical information and outlining some of the project hurdles.

The Wungong Urban Master Plan is a major redevelopment initiative by the Armadale Redevelopment Authority (ARA) which covers 1,580 ha with a projected population of 45,000 people. The Wungong Urban Water Project demonstrates best practice in urban water management, the main thrust of which will be to substitute the supply of potable water for NDW uses with that from an alternate source.

Planning of a dedicated NDW distribution system for internal use (toilets and washing machines) and external use (irrigation) is in the final stages of completion. The use of an alternative water source will result in a reduction of some 5 GL/year in the demand on the potable water supply system, thereby reducing the pressure on existing water sources. Dual distribution and reticulation systems are proposed.

Identification of an appropriate source of NDW involved a feasibility analysis, focussing on (a) sewer mining, and (b) the storage and recovery of harvested stormwater from the underlying confined aquifer, and involved the development of conceptual designs supported by health and environmental risk assessments.

The project has challenged current policy, standards and practices in Western Australia. It has had to fill substantial gaps in the regulatory framework and has developed specific guidelines for the reticulation and plumbing of dual water supply systems, which now have the support of the Water Corporation.

The presentation is a joint presentation of the ARA together with their consultants, GHD. It will provide an overview of the sewer mining and stormwater aquifer storage and recovery scheme concepts. This will be followed by an outline of the proposed dual water supply system and the guidelines for the reticulation and plumbing of such services. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on the planning and governance issues facing the proponents of alternate water supply schemes.

Our speakers:

Wayne Shafer has more than 25 years international experience in the field of water resources planning and conservation. Wayne is developing the concept designs for integrated water services in Wungong, as well as the Alkimos and Mundijong Whitby areas in WA. He is currently responsible for the preparation of a pressure management plan for the Perth Metropolitan area. Wayne has also been the technical lead in a number of water conservation studies of national importance and has been instrumental in the development of related policies, strategies and plans at local, state and national government levels in a number of countries.

Stuart Devenish is a consultant to the Armadale Redevelopment Authority and has been responsible for the project management of the Wungong Urban Water Project. A Town Planner by profession, Stuart has combined extensive experience in urban planning with the challenge of implementing a pioneering water scheme for the ARA’s Wungong Urban Water Project – a major urban development initiative for Perth. Stuart can reflect on lessons learned, including the importance of a sound governance and project management framework in guiding the successful development of alternative water scheme initiatives.

No rsvp required

For further information, please contact

newwaterways@water.wa.gov.au

STOP POURING MONEY DOWN THE DRAIN

Managing the non-revenue water challenge

The measurement and management of water losses is a key sustainability and cost management issue for the water industry. Effective management can avoid the need for infrastructure augmentation to meet increasing demand, as well address environmental and ethical concerns about the wastage of water.

Join four world-leading speakers for a one-day masterclass exploring how metering, metering systems and water loss management can all enable the better management of existing water suppliers

DATE: Tuesday 10 August 2010

TIME: 8.30 am - 4.00 pm

WHERE: Travelodge Perth, cnr Hay Street and Victoria Avenue, Perth

This seminar is a free event and space is limited. Please RSVP to: Linda Quader on 08 6222 8451 or linda.quader@ghd.com.

THE SPEAKERS

Basil Bold - Sensus South Africa

Based in South Africa, Basil has 30 years’ experience in fluid handling and measurement. He is currently the managing director for Africa for Sensus and previously managed pump and petroleum meter companies. Basil is a founding member of the Water Meter Manufacturer’s Association of South Africa.

Edgar Johnson - GHD

With over 30 years’ experience, Edgar is a leading authority in the management of non-revenue water. He is the Global Service Line Leader of Water Efficiency at GHD and has authored various publications, including his recent book ‘Management of Non-revenue and Revenue Water Data’. Edgar is also Leader of the IWA Apparent Loss Initiative which is leading the preparation of Apparent Loss Guidance Notes.

Andy Newland - Sensus Asia Pacific

With experience across the Middle East, South Asia and Asia Pacific and having lectured extensively in the sub-continent, Andy brings a global perspective to water conservation and management programs and the best products available in the market today. He is currently the Asia Pacific Regional Director for Sensus and has a background in both mechanical and electrical engineering with various international metering companies.

Wayne Schafer - GHD

Wayne has more than 20 years international experience in the fields of water resources management and water conservation. He was technical lead in significant water conservation and demand management studies and has been instrumental in the development of water conservation plans and strategies at both National and Municipal levels. He recently completed a conceptual pressure management plan for the Perth Metropolitan area.

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Water cycle solutions for irrigation at the estate scale

Geoff Bott

Endemic Pty Ltd

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12:00-1:00pm

Friday 30 July 2010

Atrium theatrette – Level 4

168 St Georges Tce Perth

Our traditional reliance on the use of groundwater for irrigation of public open space is currently being questioned, as groundwater resources in many areas under development pressure are fully allocated or not appropriate for use. Alternatives therefore need to be considered.

Opportunities exist at the estate/suburb-scale to apply total water cycle principles that are not practicable or economically viable at the smaller, lot scale of development.  This opens the door for alternative, non-potable water supply options which greatly exceed the benefits and savings afforded by conventional rainwater tank systems. These options include the harvesting and use of stormwater as well as other alternatives including sewer mining.

Irrespective of the eventual source of irrigation water for new estates, considerable improvements in water use efficiency can be achieved through the use of ‘smart irrigation’ controllers.  The development of these controllers has seen a reduction in irrigation water use of between 50-70% in new suburbs.

In this talk, Geoff will demonstrate the use of an aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) system to harvest and store stormwater for irrigation use.  Geoff will also describe how smart irrigation controllers have been integrated into a development utilising an ASR groundwater supply, and the opportunities and benefits this presents for new urban areas. 

Geoff Bott has over 25 years experience and is the Managing Director of Endemic Pty Ltd.

Geoff has previously held the positions of Manager of Policy Development at the (now) Department of Environment and Conservation and Director of Water Quality, Department of Heritage, Environment and Water Australia (Canberra).  In this latter role he was responsible for administering the Urban Stormwater Initiative – a $60 million national program funding innovative stormwater management projects.

Geoff designed the non-potable water supply, aquifer storage and recovery and smart irrigation control system for the Banksia Grove Estate which was awarded the Waterwise Land Developer prize in 2008. 

No rsvp required.

For further information, please contact

newwaterways@water.wa.gov.au

Towards a water sensitive city

Stormwater science seminar

You are invited to participate in a one day seminar showcasing the latest science that supports better management of urban stormwater. Good science is essential to help Perth and regional centres in Western Australia move towards being water sensitive cities.

When:     8.00am – 5.00pm Thursday 22 July 2010

Where:   Banquet Hall, The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, Crawley

Cost:         $110 per person (GST inclusive) includes catering and information packs

Bookings are essential

Download the full program and booking form here.

The seminar will be opened by Hon. Dr Graham Jacobs MBBS FRACGP MLA, Minister for Water; Mental Health and we are excited to have Assoc. Prof. Tim Fletcher from Monash University’s Centre for Water Sensitive Cities as our keynote speaker. Tim will talk on some of the latest research on stormwater management from around Australia.

Presentations will address five key science priorities for urban stormwater management:

1.       Evaluating the characteristics of urban catchments

2.       Understanding the impact of urban catchments on their receiving environments and ecological health

3.       Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of stormwater management practices

4.       Establishing and maintaining a coordinated ecological and water quality and quantity monitoring program

5.       Developing predictive modelling capabilities to improve urban planning and the efficiency of catchment management

Topics include:

·         Contaminants in urban drains and their impacts on river health

·         Performance and design of intervention techniques, including biofilters, soil amendments and constructed wetlands

·         Tools available to assist urban water planning and assessment

A way forward to address the knowledge gaps currently hindering adoption of better stormwater management practices will be discussed.

Registration forms must be received by Wednesday, 7 July 2010.

Due to space limitations, please reply quickly to ensure availability.

Witchcliffe: village scale water recycling – it is happening

Wayne Edgeloe

Thompson McRobert Edgeloe

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12:00-1:00pm

Friday 25 June 2010

Atrium theatrette – Level 4

168 St Georges Tce Perth

The expansion of the town of Witchcliffe is one of Western Australia’s first successful demonstrations of decentralised, village scale water supply and wastewater recycling.

The town of Witchcliffe is a small rural based settlement approximately 7km south of Margaret River in Western Australia’s south west. The lack of reticulated water and sewer was considered to be a substantial constraint to any significant expansion of the town.

The Shire of Margaret River has been working with many stakeholders to develop a successful integrated water management strategy to deliver drinking water, non-drinking water, drainage and sewerage services to allow expansion of the town. The realisation of the Witchcliffe Village Strategy will see the expansion of Witchcliffe as a rural village with residential development focussed in five residential enclaves, defined by natural environmental corridors and buffers. The five residential cells will accommodate a maximum of approximately 700 new residential lots.

The sustainable water services which are to be provided include rainwater tanks for each residence, pressure sewer collection systems and a local waste water treatment plant delivering A+ class non potable water.

The land is now zoned and subdivision approvals are in place for stage 1.

Wayne Edgeloe has a Bachelor Degree in Engineering with Honours and is Director of Engineering and Environment for Thompson McRobert Edgeloe Group better known as TME.

He has over 28 years experience in State and Local Government and as a consulting engineer in the field of infrastructure and land development  throughout Australia.

Wayne will present a brief overview of the planned Witchcliffe development, with particular emphasis on the implementation of an alternate water supply model for the development with which he has been involved for the last 5 years from initial planning right through to the current project today.

No rsvp required.

For further information, please contact

newwaterways@water.wa.gov.au

Water quality and quantity management in “new” urban catchments in Perth

A case study examining the Bartram Road catchment

Joel Hall

Department of Water

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12:00-1:00pm

Friday 11 June 2010

Atrium theatrette – Level 4

168 St Georges Tce Perth

No rsvp required

Is new urban development “dirty”?

This presentation will examine the impact of urbanisation on flow and water quality in the Bartram Road catchment, approximately 20 km south of Perth.

During the 1990’s and 2000’s, land use in the Bartram Road catchment changed from predominantly agriculture and lifestyle blocks to medium-density (~600m2 blocks) urban residential.

The Bartram Road catchment was developed using the Department of Water’s principle of ‘flow rate and volume’ management up to the 1-in-1 year ARI event. This presentation examines the effectiveness of the criteria in the management of stormwater flows as well as the impact of groundwater management strategies on receiving environments.

The project draws from the large dataset associated with Environmental Management Plans for the catchment, which include surface water quality and flow, and groundwater quality and levels collected over the past 16 years.

Joel Hall currently works as a senior environmental modeller for the Water Science Branch of the Department of Water. Joel has worked on many nutrient modelling projects including the Geographe Bay, Swan Canning Estuary and Peel-Harvey Estuary Water Quality Improvement Plans, as well as the integrated surface water/groundwater modelling for the Murray (Western Australia) catchment which will guide development of drainage design and ecological water requirements for wetlands in the soon to be released Murray drainage and water management plan.

For further information, please contact

newwaterways@water.wa.gov.au

Water Information – essential for economic prosperity in WA?

Lindsay Preece

Manager Water Information, Department of Water

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12:00-1:00pm
Friday 28 May 2010
Atrium theatrette – Level 4
168 St Georges Tce Perth

No rsvp required

The Department of Water has an extensive Statewide network of monitoring bores and gauging stations that has records going back to the early 1900’s.

In 2009 the information from the network was used in over 1,000 private sector projects with a worth of $1.093 billion, as well as the Northern Australia and South West Western Australia Sustainable Yields projects conducted by CSIRO.

The types of consulting projects that DOW’s water information was used in 2009 was wide ranging including major urban land development projects, large infrastructure projects, engineering design and construction, mine site planning, industrial estate design and planning, groundwater and surface water modelling, flood studies, aboriginal community planning, water supply planning, and geothermal research. In all, over 4,000 requests for water data were received and serviced by the Department last year.

Lindsay Preece, Manager Water Information at the Department of Water will cover what water information is available, who is using it and how do you get hold of it for your projects.

For further information, please contact newwaterways@water.wa.gov.au

Resilient Cities:
How Can Water Sensitive Cities Help?

Call for stormwater harvesting and reuse projects

 
$200 million funding is available through the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan for stormwater harvesting and reuse projects.
 
50 per cent of eligible capital costs will be covered for project work to be completed by 30 June 2013. Minimum project size is $4 million (eligible for funding of $2 million). There is no maximum project size but funding is capped at $20 million (GST exclusive) per project.
 
Department of Water is actively seeking proposals that could be developed into projects.  Bill Till, Supervising Engineer, Drainage and Waterways Branch, is available to assist with developing projects or looking at links with other councils or existing proposals. Contact bill on (08) 6364 6626 or via email to: bill.till@water.wa.gov.au

Further information can be sought at:

www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/urban/stormwater-harvesting.html

Local plants in urban water management design

Hosted by Everlasting Concepts

Date:    Tuesday 8 December 2009
Time:   7:30am - 12.00noon
Venue: 34 Main Street Ellenbrook
            (Carpark behind LWP building)
RSVP:   Follow this link to the registration page

Highlights will include:

• selecting the right plant for the right location
• practical outcomes and challenges of working with swales
• features of six locations around Ellenbrook including Malvern Springs]

The event is aimed at engineers, growers, landscape architects, landscape industry stakeholders, local government and urban designers & planners – however, anyone with an interest in the topic is welcome to attend. Please note that numbers are limited. For more information contact Kate Lugg on 9371 3004 or click here to email.

WaterAid Quiz Night

Presented by WaterAid Australia,

Date:    Wednesday 2 December 2009
Time:   6:30pm - 9:30pm
Venue: Medibank Stadium
            (Leederville oval)
Cost:    $15/head (including nibbles)

Following the success of last year's event, the WA WaterAid chapter is running another quiz night. Come along and support a worthy cause.

WaterAid Australia is an international charity dedicated to helping some of the world's poorest people escape the stranglehold of poverty and disease caused by living without safe water and sanitation.

WaterAid enables the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. These basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods and form the first, essential step in overcoming poverty.

Download the registration form (PDF 161 Kb)

National Water Commission Fellowship program - second round

Project details

Objective: To develop future leaders for Australia's water sector.
Funding: $1.35 million over two years plus applicable GST from the Australian Government
Jurisdiction: National
Commenced: July 2007
Completion: TBC

The Commission has opened a second call for proposals in July 2009, under its Fellowships Program. 

The National Water Commission's Fellowship Program was established in 2007 to develop future leaders for Australia's water sector by advancing knowledge and building capacity in the sector. 

The program contributes to the National Water Initiative (NWI) by supporting water professionals with at least 10 years of experience to undertake research in areas that could make a significant contribution to knowledge of Australia's water management and use.

The program provides a substantial opportunity, of at least one month but no more than one year duration, for suitably qualified people to undertake research in one or more of the following areas:

- urban water (including regulation and water-sensitive cities)
- environmental water management
- innovative approaches to enforcement and compliance
- sustainable irrigation communities
- water resource impacts of climate change
- the nexus between areas of government policy that impact on water (for example water and energy).   

Further information about the program and the application process is available at the National Water Commission website

Building climate resilience through stormwater harvesting in Perth City

Presented by David Hammer
Arboriculturist - Urban Development
City of Perth

Date:    Friday 27 November 2009
Time:   12 - 1.00pm
Venue: Atrium Theatrette,
            Level 4, 168 St Georges Tce, Perth
Cost:    Free
RSVP:   No RSVP required
            Please arrive early to secure a seat

Come and find out how the City of Perth, as one of the first Waterwise councils in WA, are building resilience to climate change. David will outline the City of Perth's experiences with water harvesting projects for new street trees associated with the Piazza development in Northbridge.

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Public Works Training Week

Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia

Date:    9-13 November 2009
Time:   8am - 4:30pm
Venue: The Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle
Cost:    Refer to the information brochure

RSVP essential:  Download the information brochure and registration form (Pdf 1.3MB)

More information: email IPWEA or call 9472 0870

This week of professional development and training has been initiated by the WA Division of IPWEA to provide public works staff with an opportunity to attend a wide range of topical courses in the one week at single venue.

Delegates may register for the entire week, full or half days or single sessions. A discount is available for multiple day or multiple delegate registrations.

Sessions focusing on WSUD include: Total Water Cycle Management, Irrigation and Groundwater Resource Management and Innovations in Parks and Recreation Grounds Management. Download the information brochure for more details.

UDIA Professional Development Program

The Urban Development Institute of Australia (WA) provides a professional development program that provides insights into the Property Development industry. The program is ideal for graduates or industry professionals with a single discipline qualification seeking a broader understanding of the development industry.

The course takes a multi-disciplinary approach and introduces you to the various areas of knowledge required to operate effectively in the industry. The six day program is delivered one day per week for six weeks. You can enrol for single units or for the complete program.

Glenn Hall from The Civil Group and Andy Sharp from Hassell will present a session on Water Sensitive Urban Design and Landscape Design. Their session will include:

- Drainage design; managing water
- Water sensitive urban design
- Constructed lakes
- Creating a sense of place
- Public Open Space & the role of public art

Date: Monday 5 October to Monday 23 November 2009

Time: 8:30am - 4pm

For more in formation visit the UDIA website

Download the information brochure

Leschenault Catchment Council full day Workshop: Pollution to Solutions

Register now to secure your place!

Date:    Thursday 10 September 2009
Time:   8:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: City of Bunbury
            Administration Building
             4 Stephen Street, Bunbury
Cost:    Free
RSVP essential:  Click here to register
More information: email Joanna Hugues or call 9726 4159.

A full day workshop will be held to provide: 

• An overview of the Leschenault Catchment Council's water quality modelling program and main findings.

• A better understanding of the connections between water management and the land use planning framework "Better Urban Water Management" (BUWM).

• Practical demonstrations and solutions for water quantity and quality management within the context of water sensitive urban design;

• An overview of the available science from within and outside the region that will assist in informing future research and the development of water quantity and quality management tools for the Leschenault catchment.

• An understanding of the impacts of pollutants on estuarine and waterways biota and ecology.

Opportunity:  Local governments can book an hour session to meet with Department of Water senior engineering and planning staff to discuss specific local government challenges associated with implementing BUWM and/or Local Water Management Strategies, Urban Water Management Plans or general water sensitive urban design implementation.

For local government individual sessions please email Sandra McKenzie, DoW Capacity Building Project Manager or call 08 6364 7131

Download the workshop program (Pdf 771 KB)

Water Aid - Sanitised Ball

WaterAid is an international charity dedicated to helping some of the world’s poorest people escape the stranglehold of poverty and disease. WaterAid provides safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene education to many of the billions of people in the world who do not have access to these basic human rights.

The WaterAid Sanitised Ball will bring together many and diverse members of Perth’s community and water industry for a night of fun and philanthropy. Funds raised on the night will be used for projects that provide safe drinking water and improved sanitation to thousands of people throughout the world’s poorest countries, including Papua New Guinea and East Timor.

Date: Thursday 3 September 2009

Time: 7pm
Venue: University Club, University of Western Australia, Hackett Drive Crawley
Dress: Smart
Tickets: $160 per person or $1,500 for a table of 10

Book your tickets by emailing Keryn Hagarty or phone 9420 3354.

Download the ticket order form

MC Verity James
Entertainment by Randa
And The Soul Kingdom.

Charity auction including unique
items and artworks.

Fertilise Wise Program Launch

Effective and responsible fertiliser use

The South East Regional centre for Urban Landcare invite you to the launch of the Fertilise Wise Program. Come along to learn about the new Fertilise Wise endorsement and education program.

Date: Tuesday 1 September 2009

Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Venue: Canning River Eco Education Centre, Kent Street, Wilson

RSVP's are essential
Please RSVP by Friday 28 August 2009 via email to Julie Robert or phone 9458 5664.

Download the flier (Jpg 434 KB)

More information is available at the SERCUL website.

Innovation in Sustainability - One Day Conference

The Urban Development Institute of Western Australia is hosting a one day sustainability conference in September. The conference includes a dedicated section on water issues. Download the flier for more information.

Date: Tuesday 1 September 2009

Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Venue: Burswood Entertainment Complex, Astral Ballroom

Download the registration flier (Pdf 1 MB)

More information is available at the UDIA website.

Everlasting Concepts

Landscaping Water Sensitive Urban Design

Presented by Sue Dempster
Principal - Everlasting Concepts

Date:    Friday 28 August 2009
Time:   12 - 1.00pm
Venue: Atrium Theatrette
            Level 4, 168 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Cost:    Free
RSVP:   No RSVP required
            please arrive early to secure a seat

Best Practice in urban development currently incorporates Water Sensitive Urban Designed (WSUD) features within Public Open Spaces and streetscapes. The challenge is: how do we stop the WSUD landscape losing resemblance to and connection with the pre-existing bushland?

Sue Dempster will discuss how to ensure development plans are incorporated carefully into the pre-existing ecosystems, thereby ensuring that WSUD is part of a ‘New Landscape Approach’ that captures and enhances the natural environment, provides an aesthetically-pleasing landscape
and ultimately creates a healthier community and urban environment.

Download the information flier (Pdf 1 MB)

Water Management, Climate Change and Collapse: Lessons from the Past

Speakers:

Dr Dan Penny
ARC Research Fellow,
University of Sydney

Dr Steven Appleyard
Supervising Hydrogeologist
Department of Environment and Conservation

WSUD09 Conference - various speakers

Date:    Tuesday 11 August
Time:   1.00 - 5:00pm
Venue: Holiday Inn City Centre Hotel
            788 Hay Street Perth

Registration required: $77 for SIAWA members $88  non-members.

Download the registration form, or call Promoco on (08) 9332 2900

The Stormwater Industry Association of Western Australia is hosting an afternoon Seminar, followed by their  Annual General meeting.

Dr Dan Penny, ARC Research Fellow at the University of Sydney NSW, has published a brilliant article in the July issue of the National Geographic Magazine entitled ''Angkor - why an ancient civilization collapsed".

Angkor in Cambodia in the 13th century had a vast water system that was a marvel of engineering but collapsed due to technological overreach and climate change. Angkor's hydraulic system was an amazing machine, a wonderful mechanism and its engineers managed to keep the achievement running for 6 centuries until in the end, a greater force (climate change) overwhelmed them. Dr Penny advises that modern societies may need to brace for similar climatic challenges.

Other speakers include Steven Appleyard who will speak on ''Acid Sulphate Soils" and various speakers from the recent WSUD Conference who will discuss "what have we learnt".

We are looking for people to share their experiences with the group for the WSUD09 Reflections. If you are interested - please contact Don@stormwaterwa.asn.au.

There will be a break for afternoon tea and drinks at the conclusion. The AGM will follow the Seminar, starting at 5pm. 

More information is available at the Stormwater Industry Association website.

Turf Industry Seminar Day 2009

WA Turf Industry Partners invite you to attend

Date: Tuesday 11 August 2009
Time: 8:30am - 4.00pm
Venue: Challenger Tafe Murdoch
            Murdoch drive, Murdoch

Registration essential, closing date August 6

Seminar topics include water direction, latest research developments, bore licensing future direction and climate change.

Guest Speakers:

• Prof Tim Colmer - UWA School of Plant Biology
• Dr Louise Barton - UWA School of Plant Biology
• Dr Graham Stirling - Soil Biologist - Sting Nematodes in Turf
• Allan Duff - Queensland Department of Primary Industry
• Kim Taylor - Department of Water WA
• Meredith Blais - Manager, Water Industry Policy, Water Corporation WA
• Nick Drew - Executive Manager- Fertiliser Industry Federation Australia
• Ray Moir - Consultant - Ray Moir and Associates
• Kevin Handrek - Soil Scientist & Author of “Good Gardens with Less Water.”
• Greg McPhee - Industry Development Manager, Turf Producers Australia

Download the seminar flier and registration form (pdf 712KB)

Cyanide - Risks Associated with Mine Waste

Presentations from internationally renowned speakers will discuss the sustainable and
environmentally responsible use of cyanide.

Date: Monday 3 August 2009

Time: 2:45pm for a 3pm start

Venue: Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC), Kensington.

PROGRAM:

3:00pm  Welcome Address
Kathryn Linge, Chair HSEG

3:10pm Wildlife ecology of tailings dams and influence on cyanide toxicity
David Donato

3:35pm Sustainable and environmentally responsible use of cyanide – a metallurgicalperspective
Mike Adams

4:00pm Best practice approach to sampling and analysing for cyanide
Roger Schulz

4:30 PM Closing remarks, refreshments and networking

 
RSVP: While this seminar is free of charge, we would appreciate numbers for catering.
Please contact Cath Miller (wabranch@raci.org.au) by Friday 31st July.

Download the flier (pdf 39KB)

Decentralised Wastewater Systems

regulation, management and technologies for Western Australia

Presented by Dr Stewart Dallas and
Dr Martin Anda, Murdoch University

Date: Friday 31 July 2009
Time: 12.00 - 1.00pm
Venue: Atrium Theatrette - Level 4,
            168 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Dr Stewart Dallas is Associate Director of the Environmental Technology Centre at Murdoch University and Project Manager (Woodsome Management) on the Wungong Urban Water Project for Armadale Redevelopment Authority.

Returning from Costa Rica in 1996 where he had been installing wetland greywater systems in mountain villages Stewart continued his work on wetlands and decentralised wastewater systems with Murdoch University. Recently he was appointed onto the Wungong project to oversee the design process towards their third pipe scheme. Stewart is currently also collaborating with the Water Corporation to set up a trial sewer mining project at ETC.

Dr Martin Anda is Program Chair of Environmental Engineering at Murdoch University and Principal Engineer Sustainability at ENV Australia Pty Ltd. At Murdoch University Martin manages a research team on a number of demonstration decentralised wastewater recycling projects in the Perth and Mandurah areas. At ENV Martin is currently working on options for a third pipe scheme for the Midland Redevelopment Authority.

Stewart and Martin will give a joint presentation on the current status of decentralised systems in Western Australia. The presentation will cover issues such as appropriate decentralised treatment technologies and reuse schemes for the Perth metropolitan region, their role within the existing Water Corporation centralised schemes, regulatory requirements, environmental protection and governance issues.

Download the flier (Pdf 535 Kb)

Lime amended Bio-Clay (LaBC) briefing

Date: Tuesday 14 July 2009
Time: 9:30 - 11:30am
Venue: Perth Region NRM Chambers
            80 Great Northern Highway
            (corner Bishop Road)
            Middle Swan WA  6056

A briefing by the Water Corporation and the Department of Agriculture on Lime-amended BioClay will be held at the Perth Region NRM Chambers on Tuesday 14 July.

Download the briefing flier for more information and a venue map.

From Waste to Water Quality  abstract - Bob Humphries (Pdf 114 KB)

Water Sensitive Lessons from Israel

Presented by Dr Clive Lipchin
Director of Research
Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

Date: Friday 3 July 2009
Time: 12.00 - 1.00pm
Venue: Atrium Theatrette - Level 4,
            168 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Israel is a semi-arid to arid country with limited natural water resources and a growing demand for water. In order to meet this demand in the face of dwindling natural supplies Israel’s central water management agency, the Israel Water and Sewerage Authority, has embarked on a program of water diversification and efficiency.

The program includes the development of a series of desalination facilities on the Mediterranean coastline to augment domestic water supplies and to increase waste water treatment for agricultural use. In addition, the Authority is seeking to reduce water leakages in its water distribution system, re-evaluate the pricing and allocation of water to the domestic and agricultural sectors and institute water conservation programs.

This talk will provide an overview of these policies at a national level as well as within the context of responsibilities Israel has to allocate water to her neighbors in Jordan and the Palestinian Authority.

Download the presentation flier (Pdf 338KB)

The winter rain is upon us. How are your water sensitive urban designed developments and retrofitting projects working so far?

The New WAter Ways Program is building a photo library to use on promotional material and during training workshops with local governments, developers and industry groups. We would like to recieve photos of technologies and developments employing the principles of water sensitive urban design. This can be stormwater, water (re)use and efficiency or groundwater based.

Please send photos with: site details/location, GPS coordinates and a brief description of the design characteristics to stormwater@water.wa.gov.au.  

BOOMtown 2050: Is Perth's long term survival at stake?

Presented by Professor Richard Weller, Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Western Australia

 12.00 - 1.00pm, Friday 29th May

Atrium Theatrette - Level 4

168 St Georges Terrace, Perth

Perth, a city of 1.5 million is changing at a phenomenal rate. Despite the current downturn, predictions are that the city will grow to 4.2 million by 2056! To meet this demand the entire city and its infrastructure needs to be more than doubled in the next four decades. This will have huge consequences, yet there is no plan for how growth of this magnitude should be directed.

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 As part of the Water for the Future framework, the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan will provide investment of $1 billion for desalination, water recycling and stormwater harvesting projects to assist major towns and cities in securing their long term water supply.

10.20am to 12.30pm

Tuesday, 19 May 2009

The Atrium theatrette, 168 St Georges Terrace

Light lunch provided

A presentation on this new funding program and guidelines will be provided by the Commonwealth Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, followed by question and answers.  The session has been arranged with assistance from the Department of Water, Western Australia. 

If you wish to attend please email: stormwaterfunding@environment.gov.au with your name, organisation and contact details  by Friday, 15 May 2009. Current information and program guidelines can be found on the Department's website at: http://www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/urban/stormwater-harvesting.html

Thank you to our sponsors: Water Corporation, Department of Water, Department for Planning and Infrastructure, HASSELL, GHD and RPS.

Thank you to our speakers: keynote, papers and posters.

Thank you to participants of: the Conference, the workshops and the site tours. 

Over 250 attended with 109 papers given. Proceedings available soon.

• Stormwater Management – Source Control (two full days)

• Fundamentals of Bioretention System Design (full day)

• Stormwater Harvesting (full day)

• Technical Tour of Mandurah Water Sensitive Urban Design Sites (full day)

• Managing Water Resources on the Coast – Tour of Western Inner Suburbs and Fremantle (half day, afternoon)

• Water Resource Efficiency for Smaller Wineries – Luncheon in Swan Valley (half day over lunchtime period)

• Public Forum (evening)

This is a New WAter Ways event organised with the assistance of CSIRO, the Town of Cottesloe, the City of Fremantle, Blackwell and Associates and APACE Nursery. 

Travel through the popular and trendy Western Inner Suburbs to one of Perth's most popular beaches and witness breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. On this trip, you will see a WSUD retrofit of a high property value area. This area is located on a peninsula between the river and the ocean and contains a groundwater aquifer with a thin freshwater lens that is at risk of saltwater intrusion. A number of sumps have been retrofitted with Gross Pollutant Traps and vegetated landscaping to treat water before allowing it to infiltrate. Significant infrastructure changes have been made to close ocean outfalls and redirect the clean stormwater into the aquifer, including a regular water quality monitoring program. Along with these upgrades to infrastructure, is a comprehensive public awareness and education campaign, a part of the Federal Government's Water Smart Australia Program, to encourage the local community to use water wisely and effectively utilise bore water.

From Cottesloe, this tour will move on to the port City of Fremantle through the re-developed Leighton Beach. The beach area formerly held an industrial style beach which was underutilised and a train marshalling yard. This is the Leighton Oceanside Parklands project and there was extensive community consultation. In line with a new residential development, the road was re-aligned and incorporates vegetated swales and artistic entry statements. Attendees will spend some time in the Fremantle main tourist district before heading back to the city for the evening reception function.

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This is a New WAter Ways events organised with the support of the Perth Region NRM and Sittella Winery.  

The Sittella Winery in the Swan Valley is becoming a test-case for sustainable practice in Australian wine manufacturing. The demonstration site involves monitoring devices being installed at the winery to keep an eye on its energy and water use for each stage of the production process. It also features the use of soil moisture probes to monitor and determine appropriate irrigation levels. A software package monitors the levels of resources used and allows the winemakers to identify how to optimise their production efficiency. The demonstration project is run by Perth Region NRM (Formerly the Swan Catchment Council) in partnership with the Wine Industry Association of WA.

In the upper reaches of the Swan River lies the Sittella Winery & Restaurant, a true jewel of the historic Swan Valley. In this tranquil setting with valley and vineyard views from the restaurant veranda, visitors are invited to enjoy fine food and award winning wines. A three course lunch and wine tasting is included; a gradual networking build-up to the evenings reception.

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Engineers Australia (EA), the Stormwater Industry Association (SIA) and the Australian Water Association (AWA), invite you to the 6th International Water Sensitive Urban Design conference. This conference builds on a highly successful series of conferences held across Australia since 2000 and particularly the SIA hosted Hydropolis conference held in Perth in October 2006.

Registrations are now open - please register shortly to secure your seat and avoid late registration fees.

www.keynotewa.com/wsud09

A New WAter Ways event organised with the support of the City of Mandurah

The City of Mandurah is one of the fastest growing areas of the entire country and a major development centre just outside of Perth. This area is environmentally significant for its estuary, RAMSAR listed wetlands and a number of areas that have a high water table. The local Government Authority in this area recognised the economic and market value (tourism and residential) of improving water quality and have made a strong policy to enable WSUD developments. This area has not allowed a sump to be built in nine years and has a cost effective sump retrofit program. In addition to the natural beauty of the ocean, estuary, canals and many bridges, attendees will see developments with unique public open spaces (Tree Park, Lake Park, Quandong Park and Snake Drain) incorporating art, amenity and Best Practice in Stormwater Management. Attendees will view various alternative kerb treatments, porous pavement, developments with no pipes, bubble ups- stormwater features and, although it can not be viewed except from photos of it installation, applications of Atlantis Cells and other subsurface features. As a part of the WA Premiers Water Fund, Mandurah has developed a village using greywater for sub-surface drip irrigation, water tanks, water conservation measures and an intensive mosquito monitoring program. Mandurah also boast a sustainable home (newly opened) and wetland restoration projects. Attendees will return with time to prepare for the evening reception function.

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Sunday 22 March

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For more information:

http://www.ipwea.org.au/AM/Template.cfmSection=View_all2&CONTENTID=8345&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm

The presentation will outline recent findings from the Perth-Peel regional water planning process on the current and future water demand and supply balance for the region.  The effect of a range of climate change scenarios on the region’s surface and groundwater availability will be described.  Recent projections for public and self-supply water demands to 2030 under several demand scenarios will be provided and compared with future water availability under climate change to determine regional scale water balances for public and self-supply water use.  The implications and policy options for responding to potential future water deficits will be outlined in particular the need for maximising water efficiency gains and use of recycled water.  

The Department of Water has developed a Water Conservation Plan (WCP) software template that provides a step-by-step process to assist Local Government Authorities develop objectives, strategies, targets and actions for managing groundwater resources more efficiently.

To date WCPs have been received from 31 councils in the Perth region. These have now been analysed and assessed.  The presentation will share  the information gained through the WCP process and present some of the initiatives that councils have developed with regards to water conservation. A brief overview of the results from the project and the next steps in the process will be provided.

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AGM meeting and presentation

Prof Paul Hardisty, Global Director, Sustainability

EcoNomics - Worsley Parsons

The global financial crisis has attracted significant media attention and even

more significant injections of taxpayer’s money through plans by nearly every

nation to stabilise their economies. Just last week, for example, the US senate

appropriations committee approved $US365.6 billion of the planned $US825

billion economic stimulus bill. Clearly, these plans will impact directly on the

financial markets and the banks, perhaps as intended, and upon the

increasingly besieged taxpayer. But the indirect consequences could also be

considerable. Among them are the possible repercussions for the planet’s

environment, and in particular efforts to arrest the effects of climate change.

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In an effort to assist progress towards realising more Water Sensitive Australian Cities, International Water Centre and Monash University’s National Urban Water Governance Program, will host a series of workshops for professionals involved in the urban water sector. These two-day workshops will focus on capacity building, knowledge sharing and provide the latest urban water research across the social and physical sciences.

Workshops will be held in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide in February and March 2009, with follow-up policy round tables for CEOs and decision-makers. The program concludes with a national policy forum where the National Water Commission and senior government will have the opportunity to debate and discuss the outcomes from the workshops.

During the 2 day workshop participants will have the opportunity to:

•Discuss the outcomes of a survey conducted by Monash University of over 1000 Australian urban water practitioners perspectives on institutional barriers and future opportunities for more sustainable urban water management

•Learn from Australia’s leading researchers presenting the latest science on the urban heat island effect and its implications for water resources and public health

•Find out the results of Yarra Valley Water's recent 'international' award winning case study that examined the total costs and benefits of centralised, third-pipe and decentralised infrastructure alternatives for a new development in Melbourne

•Discuss the latest thinking and concepts in governance and institutional relationships for sustainable urban water management.

•Share your knowledge, experiences, and views with others in tailored participatory sessions designed to generate policy recommendations to be presented to the National Water Commission

•Learn about international projects that are targeting water sensitive cities from a leading researcher and practitioner from Europe

Dr Leaman will discuss some of the overlooked subtleties of the water cycle - especially with regard to transpiration and groundwater - and then consider how human demands lead to all manner of changes.

Mr Alan Hill BSc will reflect issues of interest to stormwater managers taken from his thesis comparing water management and wetland protection in Western Australia and Southern Britain.

Doug Forster (Director, Business Units City of Perth) will share some of the City of Perth experiences.

12.00 – 13.00pm

Friday 21st November

Department of Water – Level 4 theatrette

Atrium Building, 168 St Georges Terrace

free event, no RSVP required

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This month’s speaker is:

John Ruprecht – Department of Water

Climate change and Perth’s urban water future

The key challenges facing urban water managers include understanding climate change scenarios, developing responsive and flexible policy frameworks and best management practices for land and water management. We need to determine the relative design and management approaches according to changes in rainfall frequencies and temperature. Does our current approach to urban water management fit current climate change predictions. What is required to ‘future proof’ Perth?

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Free event, no RSVP required

Featuring Perth's own, two of the founding fathers of WSUD

Dr Mike Mouritz will introduce the Water Sensitive Cities concept.  Then Marino Evangelisti will examine a case study including engineering solutions to complex development in areas with a high water table. 

This will be an excellent chance for networking. 

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Also check out National Water Week Events in October http://www.nationalwaterweek.org.au/

The seminar begins by exploring the options for water sensitive urban pavement design. Permeable pavement systems provide sustainable options for stormwater management – flood control, water quality and water harvesting.

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Stormwater Industry Association of WA

Steve Frost will be talking about Living Streams, and Mike Mouritz will be talking about Water Sensitive Cities.

Please see Flyer for details

This presentation will discuss Green Roofs and Green Walls in a lecture format.  Those interested in attending may contact info@newwaterways.org.au for details. 

Green Roofs Australia is interested in setting up a Perth steering committee that will act as a Perth office to interact with Green Roofs Australia.  Please seek http://greenroofs.wordpress.com/  for further information.  

Monday 14th of July-Friday 18th of July 2008

An Australian Groundwater School Event

Presented by Department of Water in partnership with Facility for Advanced Water Biofiltration (FAWB), EDAW and New WAter Ways. 

Day 1: Latest Research findings for achievemnt of bast practice standards in rain gardens. 

Day 2: Apply concepts to your own project.  Pre-requisite Day 1.  

Return Registration Forms to:

Stormwater@water.wa.gov.au

Or fax

6364 6516

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New Tools and Information

Planning Tools

WA Planning Commission: Better Urban Water Management

WA Planning Commission: Planning Bulletin 92 Urban Water Management

Department of Water: Urban water management plans: Guidelines for preparing plans and for complying with subdivision conditions

Other

HG20 PRAMS model development: Hydrogeology and groundwater monitoring

Water Corporation's H2OPtions Seven Steps for Developers

Water Conservation Plans Information

Western Australian WSUD Info Sheets

 Please contact Rebecca Duffy on 08-9213-2033 or at rduffy@walga.asn.au with any enquires

Wednesday 7th of May-Friday 9th of May 2008

A Centre for Groundwater Studies Events

Saturday 29, March 2008

A Men of Trees, Great Gardens, Heavenly Hecters Joint Event

Prof. Manfred Kohler seminars February/March 2008:

• BRISBANE, February 26, at the Brisbane Technology Park conference centre, 1 Clunies Ross Court, Miles Platting Road, Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane, Queensland 4113, Ample car parking is available next to the conference centre building.

• SYDNEY, February 29, 2008

• CANBERRA, Monday March 3, at the conference center, First floor, Rydges Lakeside, London Circuit, Canberra, from 8.30am. (public parking is opposite the hotel’s main entrance on the other side of the London Circuit)

• MELBOURNE, Thursday, March 6, 2008, at the Melbourne Town Hall 

• Perth, June 2009

Free Garden Workshops in the Perth Metro area!

Tips from the experts on how to save water, grow native plants, improve the soil, beat pests and disease, grow fruit and vegetables and much, much more......

Starting March 4th-31st, chack out the website for details, dates and locations:

http://www.greatgardens.info/events.html

Green Drinks is a self-organizing network of professionals, students and enthusiasts working in sustainability who meet up in cities around the world for drinks once a month, or every second month in Perth. Everyone is invited to come and have fun, make contacts, get ideas, share information, find inspiration, and of course, to drink! And, no, the cocktails aren't green, though if someone wants to come up with a recipe...

http://www.o2wa.blogspot.com/

2008 Events

• Expert Speaker Series
• Site demonstration tours
• Understanding WSUD for LG Councillors module
• Mentorship program
• Green Rooftop training
• Raingarden workshop

2009 Events

6th International WSUD Conference will be held in Perth in March/April 2009

If you would like to sponsor any of the above events in part or in full please contact info@newwaterways.org.au

Thursday, 13th December 2007, 5:30pm

SPA Christmas event

Sustainability in Action at Solar Dwellings

Also, support the Smith Family appeal

More Info

23 Green St, Mt Hawthorn, WA

Conact:

info@spa.asn.au

Housing Industry Association (HIA) GreenSmart Professionals Two Day Training

7th of December, 2007, 14th December, 2007

The GreenSmart® training & accreditation course is a two-day workshop specifically designed to equip you with all the skills you need for designing, building & selling environmentally sustainable housing.

All participants who successfully complete this program will be registered as Greensmart® builders and will be listed on the GreenSmart® web page. Greensmart Professionals

Peel-Harvey 2007 Annual Community Forum

Friday, 07 December 2007, 9:45 am – 4:30 pm

A Peel-Harvey Catchment Council event

Coodanup Community Hall,
Wanjeep Street,  Coodanup WA 6210

Contact:

Tracy Cook

(08) 9550 4226

tracy.cook@peel-harvey.org.au

CRC Weed Management

Train the Trainer Workshop

Friday 7th December

Murdoch Campus of Challenger TAFE

Room B12, Murdoch Drive

Contact:

Diana Corbyn

08-9229-8412

diana.corbyn@challengertafe.wa.edu.au

Leschenault Catchment Council

Water Sensitive Urban Design Workshop

Thursday, 6th December, 2007, 9:00 am - 4:00pm

This workshop will focus on Local Planning Policy and Technical Guidelines for Water Sensitive Urban Design in the Leschenault Catchment Council. 

more information

Sancuarty Golf Resort, Old Coast Road, Pelican Point, Bunbury, WA

Contact:

Brendan Oversby

9791 4411

brendan@tme.net.au

An  Engineering Education Australia Event

A 2 day workshop will be presented by Professor John Argue, University of South Australia. 

The content features a balance between the three domains of WSUD (stormwater) practice - flood control, pollution control and stormwater harvesting; design procedures based on state-of-the-art analyses and best overseas practices adapted to Australia-wide conditions; case study illustrations drawn from field installations with between nine and 15 years of Australian operational history; design ‘worked examples’; introduction and access to rainwater tank sizing software applicable across Australia.

Contact:                                                                                                   Mr Frank Martinelli                                                                                                           (03) 9326 9777                                                                              frankm@eeaust.com.au  

A Sustainable Practitioners Association event (SPA)
Details to be announced
Contact:
Michelle Black
michelle@sustainable.net.au

Groundwater Quality 2007 Conference
Fremantle, Western Australia

2-7 December 2007

Please visit www.csiro.au/GQ07 for details

This event incurs a cost

IWES will be running 5 courses in Perth from

November 26-30th 2007.

• Principles of Wastewater Treatment
• Design of Biological & Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Membrane Processes for the Australian Water Industry
• Water Re-use for Urban and Industrial Applications
• Odour Assessment and Management

Please visit http://www.iwes.com.au for details

This event incurs a cost

Tuesday, 20th of November, 2007

Full day to Mandurah, Southern River, return to Perth (inc. lunch)
Or meet us at Southern River from 3:00pm including tour, talk and reception

This event is full. 

For Attendees, please view our destination map at: 20 Nov 07 WSUD tour

5th and 6th of November, 2007

Challenger TAFE Murdoch

Email Catherine.parbery@irrigation.org.au

This event incurs a cost

A Swan Catchment Council event
9:30-4:30 at Swan Catchment Council
Perth WA Australia
Contact:
Elita Lewis
9374-3315
Elita.lewis@water.gov.wa.au

A Wetlands.edu event
Denmark, WA Australia
Contact:
registrations@wetlandsedu.org.au
http://www.wetlandsedu.org.au/

Organized by Australian Water Association (AWA)
Perth WA Australia
Contact:
www.awa.asn.au
Linda Phillips
02-9495-9914

A Wetlands.edu event  
Cockburn Wetland Educational Center
Perth WA Australia
Contact:
registrations@wetlandsedu.org.au
http://www.wetlandsedu.org.au/

CRC for Water Quality and Treatment will be running a course on 24th of October, 2007 
Organic Micropollutants in Water 

Please Visit http://www.waterquality.crc.org.au/ for details

This event is FREE of Charge

21st-27th October 2007

Promoting water use efficiency in Western Australia
Nominations are now closed
Winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner on 11th October 2007
www.waterawards.wa.gov.au
New WAter Ways will be at the Water Awards;
Look for our booth and our publications.

Organized by Australian Water Association (AWA)
Perth WA Australia 
Contact:
groundwater.com.au
Trevor Pillar
08-8201-5632

9th October 2007, Perth WA
Organized by the Department of Water
Details to be announced

University and Scientist to demonstrate
5:30pm-8:30pm St Stephen’s School, 100 Doveridge Dr, Duncraig WA Australia
Contact:
www.triples.org.au

A Sustainable Practitioners Association event (SPA)
7:15am at John De Baun Room, Melbourne Hotel 942 Milligan (crn Hay St),
Perth WA Australia
Contact:
Michelle Black
michelle@sustainable.net.au

An Engineering Education Australia event
Contact:
http://www.eeaust.com.au/

A Sustainable Practitioners Association event (SPA)
Details to be announced
Contact:
Michelle Black
michelle@sustainable.net.au

WA: Recycled Water Guidelines
Organized by Australian Water Association
City West Function Centre
West Perth WA Australia   
Contact:
Diane Wiesner
02-9413-1288

An Irrigation Association of Australia event
Contact:
http://www.irrigation.org.au/
Catherine Parbery
02-9476 0142, 
catherine.parbery@irrigation.org.au

Organized by the Australian Water Association (AWA)
Perth WA Australia  
Contact:
groundwater.com.au
Trevor Pillar
08-8201-5632

A Sustainable Practitioners Association event (SPA)
Murdoch University Open Day
Perth WA Australia
Contact:
Michelle Black
michelle@sustainable.net.au

A Rainbird Australia and Irrigation Association of Australia (IAA)
Burswood on Swan
Perth WA Australia
Contact:
Marcus Turpin  
mturpin@rainbird.com

A Two Rivers Catchment Group and SERCUL event
Perth WA Australia
Contact:
Vicky 0409-113-027
Tom 08-9458-5664

National Tree Day at Pioneer Park
Gosnells WA Australia
Contact:   
Brett Kuhlmann
bkuhlmann@armadale.wa.gov.au
0412-713-582

Full day conference with WA Branch AWA Gala Dinner
An Australian Water Association (AWA) event
Perth WA Australia
Contact:  
Catherine Miller
0416-289-075

An International Association of Hydrogeologists event (IAH)
City West Function Centre
Perth WA Australia
Contact:   
Anna Lach
anna.lach@watercorporation.com.au
08-9420-2737

A Urban Development Institute of Australia event (UDIA)
Bunbury WA Australia
Contact:   
UDIA
08-9321-1101
gbroomhall@udiawa.com.au

A Friends of Wireless Hill event
Perth WA Australia 
Contact:
John Wildman
08-9330-6731

City of Canning Offices, George St
Cannington WA Australia   
Contact:
Julie Roberts
08-9458-5664

An Australian Water Association event (AWA)
Perth WA Australia   
Contact:
Trevor Pillar
08-8201-5632

A Bannister Creek Catchment Group event
Perth WA Australia
Contact:
Sandy or Julie
08-9458-5664

A Canning River Regional Park Volunteers event
Perth WA Australia
Contact: 
Jo or Dick Stone
08-9458-3669

An Urban Development Institute of Australia event (UDIA) delivered by BioRegional Development Group
Perth WA Australia
Contact:  
Kendal Marsland
kendal.marsland@bioregional.com
0417 157 222

A WA IAH (International Association of Hydrogeologists) event
Program available by CD ($12) at http://www.iah.org.au/wa_iah_2006.html
Contact:
Colin Walker
C.Walker@murdoch.edu.au

A Sustainable Practitioners Association event (SPA)
John de Braun Room, Melbourne Hotel, 942 Milligan St (cnr Hay St), Perth
Contact:
Michelle McManus
michelle@sustainable.net.au
0439 093 868O