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TAS Urban Flooding Breakfast and Urban Water Symposium 2022

Written by Lynette Polley | Jun 8, 2022 2:30:14 AM

Join us as we delve into all things Urban Water at the Industry Breakfast and Symposium in July. Two events, one day, an opportunity not to be missed!

Breakfast Session 
At the breakfast session join your colleagues in an interactive panel discussion, where you will gain a better understanding of the current issues and challenges facing storm water management. You'll explore the implications of the new state-wide planning scheme and a changing climate on the way urban storm water is managed, how we expect it to change, and what our community needs to know.

This event is proudly organised AWA Tasmanian Branch Committee in partnership with the Institute of Public Works and Engineering Tasmania (IPWEA).

Speakers 
The breakfast session will feature a panel discussion of industry experts, facilitated by Kathryn Pugh, City of Launceston.

  • Erica Deegan, City of Launceston
  • Michael Plunkett, Master Builders Tasmania
  • Frank Chen, State Growth
  • Chris Irvine, State Emergency Service
  • Anna Wilson, Derwent Estuary Program

Details

Event Date

Thursday, 7 July 2022

Event Time 7:00am - 8:30am AEST
Venue The Merino Room - The Old Woolstore Hotel 1 Macquarie Street Hobart
Dress Code

Smart casual / Business attire



Symposium & Lunch
Following the AWA and IPWEA Urban Flooding breakfast the Derwent Estuary Program is pleased to be hosting the Urban Water Symposium. The workshop will focus on the benefits of stormwater management and lessons from NSW and QLD regarding WSUD installation and maintenance. 

Hosted by Anna Wilson from DEP it will be a valuable session for stormwater industry professionals, Council managers, planners, infrastructure and stormwater practitioners. Combined with the AWA breakfast this will be the most significant stormwater event on the Tasmanian calendar. 

Speakers 
We are fortunate to have national experts in their fields presenting their knowledge in this space, the workshop presents a range of urban water professionals as speakers with extended panel sessions for Q&A and discussion.

  • Jason Byrne, UTAS
  • Denise Hardesty, CSIRO
  • Brad Dalrymple, Ocean Protect
  • Murray Powell, Optimal Stormwater

Details

Event Date

Thursday, 7 July 2022

Event Time 9:00am - 2:30pm AEST
Venue Theatrette - followed by networking lunch in the Merino room, The Old Woolstore Hotel 1 Macquarie Street Hobart
Dress Code Smart casual / Business attire

 


Registration

REGISTRATIONS - please contact Lynette Polley 0400 392135

If you wish to find out more about AWA's membership benefits, contact membership@awa.asn.au.

COVIDSafe Guidelines:
The Australian Water Association has closely followed Government recommendations to develop COVIDSafe Guidelines for AWA events going forward. These guidelines will be in place at this event and have been developed to ensure attendee health and safety. Your support is also essential to keep this event COVIDSafe. We ask that delegates observe good hygiene and physical distancing at the event, where possible. If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend the event. Please email events@awa.asn.au at least 24 hours prior to the event if you are unable to attend due to illness. Under these circumstances a transfer of your registration to a colleague will be accepted at no cost. If Government restrictions impact your ability to attend, or AWA's ability to hold the event, an AWA team member will be in touch to discuss your registration.

For more information please contact:
Lynette Polley, TAS Member Engagement Manager | Ph:0400 392 135 | E: lpolley@awa.asn.au