CRCWSC & NWW
Hydrology and nutrient transport processes in groundwater/surface water systems Outcomes workshop CRCWSC Project B2.4
University Hall 130 Winthrop Ave, Crawley, WA, AustraliaPresenters: Carolyn Oldham & Carlos Ocampo and facilitated by Shelley Shepherd This is a joint event between the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities, the University of WA and New WAter Ways The objective of the workshop is to understand key findings regarding hydrology and nutrient transport processes in groundwater/surface water systems and discuss…
CRC for Water Sensitive Cities 3rd Water Sensitive Cities Conference
PerthMore than 230 attendees from research, government and industry took part in the 2015 Conference with overwhelmingly positive feedback across the whole program. Our 2017 Conference promises to be even better. We'll celebrate the conclusion of the CRCWSC's Tranche 1 research by showcasing key results and recommendations, and corresponding on-ground practices. We will announce our…
WSC Speaker Series talk: Myths and facts of Development in High Groundwater
The Atrium Theatrette 168 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, AustraliaPresenter: Nick Deeks, Technical Director - Hydrology, Service Line Leader Hydrology and Hydrodynamics, GHD Abstract How do groundwater levels, flows and quality respond to urban development? What is the current state of knowledge in our industry and how does it vary between practitioners, regulators and researchers? The Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities (CRCWSC)…
WSC Speaker Series talk: Repairing urban waterways using the RESTORE tool and factsheets
The Atrium Theatrette 168 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, AustraliaPresenter Leah Beesley, Researcher, University of Western Australia Abstract Freshwaters deliver value to humans, but are highly degraded worldwide. Urban freshwaters are arguably the most damaged. Most strategies promote a generic approach to rehabilitation. For example, the encourage the repair of hydrology and geomorphology and trust that other aspects of stream health will recover. This…
WSC Speaker Series talk – Valuing the benefits of water sensitive projects: an application to Tarralla Creek Renaturalisation
The Atrium, Department of Water and Environmental RegulationPresenter Rita Chandra, Project Manager, Integrated Urban Water, Yarra Valley Water Abstract Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) is a commonly used method for evaluating options and supporting decision-making in projects. Often, however, BCAs are perceived as a set of numbers and an attachment to a business case as opposed to a process of realising the full community…
How water sensitive cities deliver health outcomes
Water Corporation 629 Newcastle St, Leederville, WA, AustraliaCRC for Water Sensitive Cities (CRCWSC), the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA), Water Corporation of Western Australia and New Water Ways would like to invite you to attend a seminar + workshop on a range of health outcomes derived from investments in the transition to sustainable, resilient, productive and liveable cities. This workshop will take a…
WSC Speaker Series talk: The intangible amenity benefits of small stormwater management systems: A case study of living streams
The Atrium Theatrette 168 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, AustraliaPresenters Madsym Polyakov, The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy, the University of Western Australia and CRC for Water Sensitive Cities Saloomeh Akbari, The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, the University of Western Australia Sayed Iftekhar, The UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy, the University…