The National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training has just released their training schedule for 2010 which is available via their website.
For more information contact the Centre directly.
Monthly Archive for January, 2010
Novatech 2010: 7th International Conference on Sustainable Techniques and Strategies for Urban Water Management
June 27, July 1st, 2010, Lyon France
For more information, visit the website or contact Ms. Lucie Dupouy: HIDDEN EMAIL.
Water has becomes an ever increasingly valued resource. This may explain why there are so many fields of water engineering seeking to find, manage and utilise water more sustainably. Notably these fields of engineering include, but are not restricted to the: investigation, planning and design of water and wastewater systems; investigation and design related to strategic infrastructure such as roads, rail and mines; and the integrated management of catchments to minimise the impacts of flooding.
To highlight the broad range of water engineers brought together and the technical discussions facilitated by Water Engineering Panel, the Sydney Division is holding its annual networking event The Confluence of Water Engineers on the evening of 2 March 2010.
The aim of this evening is to promote the monthly meetings of the Water Engineering Panel providing topical presentations, industry information and networking opportunities to all water engineers.
The Chair will introduce the Water Engineering Panel and provide an overview of its activities to advance knowledge and interest in the field of water engineering.
Drinks and light snacks will be provided.
When: Tuesday 2nd March, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Engineers Australia Auditorium, Ground Floor, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
Further details: Karen Brakell, ph 92725346 (HIDDEN EMAIL)
Water engineering covers a broad range of fields including water resources, water supply, water treatment, WSUD, water quality, waste water management, water reuse, water policy, water catchment management, environmental water etc over all aspects of research, analysis and design.
The Water Engineering Panel, Sydney Division is holding its annual networking event on the evening of 2 March 2010.
For those who have not attended the event in previous years, the night is dedicated to provoking discussion between like minded people who are interested and/or working in the field of water engineering. The event takes place in a causal environment with drinks and canapés provided.
The Chair will introduce the Water Engineering Panel, Sydney Division and explain how it goes about executing its common aim of advancing knowledge and interest in the field of water engineering. The Chair will also provide a précis of the seminars which will be held over the course of 2010.
When: Tuesday 2nd March, 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Engineers Australia Auditorium, Ground Floor, 8 Thomas Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
Further details: Karen Brakell, ph 92725346 (HIDDEN EMAIL)
Website: http://www.sydneywaterpanel.org.au/
In more conference news the announcement for the 17th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference has been given.
Location
The University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
5-9 December 2010
Important Dates
1 April 2010 Abstracts due.
17 May 2010 Notification of acceptance of abstracts.
15 July 2010 Full papers due.
Engineers Australia have just posted their most recent list of hosted conferences but there are two conferences that stand out as water engineering focussed:
IAHR 34th Biennial Congress
Including the 33rd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium &
10th Hydraulics in Water Engineering
Call for Abstracts close 15 July 2010
When: 26 June – 1 July 2011
Where: Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane Australia
Website: www.iahr2011.org
Pacific 2010 – International Maritime Conference
When: 27 – 29 January 2010
Where: Sydney Convention Centre
Website: www.pacific2010imc.com
On behalf of The Sydney Metropolitan Catchment Management Authority, GEMS Event management are running a number of Water Sensitive Urban Design Workshops over 2010. The first is scheduled for the 17th or 18th March 2010, details:
Construction and Establishment of Vegetated Stormwater Systems
Effective civil construction and landscape establishment of bioretention systems, wetlands and swales is required to minimise costs and timeframes and realise the stormwater management benefits of these systems.
This one-day course provides detailed step by step guidance on the construction and establishment of bioretention systems and stormwater wetlands in order to address the key issues faced during on-ground delivery. It covers construction methods that respond to the phases of development (i.e. civil construction, landscape establishment and house building) and protocols (inspection requirements, sign-off forms) that ensure successful construction and establishment.
Workshop Dates: Wednesday 17th March, 2010 or Thursday 18th March, 2010.
Venue: Sydney Masonic Centre
66 Goulburn St
Sydney NSW 2000
Local Government Officer fee – $390 per person including GST
Consultants or Industry fee – $550 per person including GST
Full details please contact: Julie McGraw on (02) 9744 5252
Thank you to those who attended the AGM in December we had some lively discussion, good food and wine. We also managed to elect the executive committee who are as follows:
- Chair – Karen Brakell
- Vice-chair – Grantley Smith
- Secretary – Monique Retallick
- Publicity – Peter Brady (Interim)
Congratulations to Monique and Grantley on your new positions and thanks to Peter for continuing in the publicity role.
Our first meeting for the year will be on Tuesday 2nd February 2010 at 6pm at the office of WMA Water, Level 2, 160 Clarence Street, Sydney, ph 92992855.
During our AGM we decided to start the year with a networking event. This will be held in the Engineers Australia Auditorium on Tuesday 2nd March 2010 from 5:30pm.
