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Stormwater Western Australia, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (WA) and Engineers Australia, Hydrology and Water Resources Panel invite invite you to attend the Code of Practice Launch for urban and peri-urban drainage modelling in Western Australia.
Date: Thursday 7 December 2023 Time: 7.30am registration for 8.00am start and 9.00am conclusion (AWST) Location: Level 10, Allendale Square, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth Cost: This is a free event but registration is essential as light refreshments will be provided.
In early 2020, key stakeholders and urban drainage practitioners in WA recommended the formation of a partnership to “prepare a ‘code of practice’ or guideline which describes the process for model build, verification and reporting. The document should include guidance for different scales, planning decisions and risk, and support generation of local knowledge and improved maintenance. If possible, it should state conditions of importance for the Swan Coastal Plain and document ways to calibrate and sense-check the model. Development of the code of practice to be led jointly by SWA, Engineers Australia and IPWEA, with input from DPLH, Water Corporation, AWA, DWER, WALGA & UDIA.”
Key agencies and local governments contributed some funding and in 2022, work commenced to draft the Code of Practice in partnership with stakeholders and industry. This event is to launch the Code of Practice for urban and peri-urban drainage modelling in Western Australia, which has been endorsed jointly by Stormwater Western Australia, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (WA) and Engineers Australia, Hydrology and Water Resource Panel.
The Stormwater WA annual general meeting will include; President's report, Presentation of accounts for the 2022-2023 financial year, Election of Office Bearer positions and committee members.
Stormwater Australia held their National Awards for Excellence ceremony on Wednesday 29th March 2023, in conjunction with the NSW Stormwater conference.
Stormwater WA congratulates the Western Australian winners in the following National categories, on their collective effort to support innovative, smart and effective stormwater outcomes for Western Australia.
National award for Excellence in Infrastructure Winner - City of Canning - Wharf Street Basin Next Generation Community Park
National award for Excellence in Research and Innovation Winner - City of Canning - Wharf Street Basin Next Generation Community Park
City of Canning - Wharf Street Basin Next Generation Community Park Project Details; • City of Canning – Project Lead • Josh Byrne & Associates (JBA) – Landscape Architects • The Australian Government’s Smart Cities Program - Project Grant Funding • Water Corporation WA, Drainage for Liveability – Funding Partner, Infrastructure Owner and Partner Working Group Member • Department of Water and Environmental Regulation - Funding Partner and Partner Working Group Member • Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions - Partner Working Group Member • Innovation Central - Partner Working Group Member • Curtin University – Partner Working Group Member and Leaders of associated research project • Urbaqua – Community Engagement, Project Management and Hydrology
The Wharf Street Basin project delivers a new systems based approach to stormwater management and education in Western Australia. Formerly a fenced off drainage basin, the site has become a new innovative piece of Public Open Space (POS) within the Canning City Centre, while continuing its drainage infrastructure function.