Date: 25th Feb, 2025 - 25th Feb, 2025

Time: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue: BECA Event Space, Melbourne Quarter Tower

Address: Level 23, 695 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Organiser: GEMS Event Management

Phone: 02 9744 5252

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Description:

Join us on the evening of Tuesday, 25 February 2025 for the first Stormwater Victoria Seminar of 2025! In partnership with Floodplain Management Australia (FMA), the 2024 Climate Change Update to ARR Seminar will be held at the BECA Event Space, Melbourne Quarter Tower from 5:00pm - 8:30pm. Registration will be open from 4.30 pm.

This will be a technical workshop regarding the 2024 climate change update to the Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR v4.2) guideline. The workshop will include a formal presentation by Monique Retallick, a modelling specialist with practical experience with the climate change methodology and Mark Babister, an ARR editor, where they will discuss the climate change updates.

 

The release of ARR v4.2 marks a significant shift in how climate change impacts are modeled, particularly in relation to rainfall and losses. This technical workshop will guide you through the updates, offering critical insights and practical advice on how to apply the new methodologies in real-world scenarios.

 

A panel discussion will follow up the ARR v4.2 climate change presentation. The panellists will include Melbourne Water and other local government representatives, and the aim of the discussion will be climate change guidelines applications and challenges in Victoria. Confirmed panellists include Dr. Sina Akram, Principal Flood Modelling Lead at Melbourne Water and Alex Simmons, Founder and Director at SWM Consulting Pty Ltd.

Date: 3rd Apr, 2025 - 3rd Apr, 2025

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Venue: Webinar

Address: Zoom

Organiser: Stormwater Victoria/ RBMS

Phone: 0408644663

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Description:

Registration will be live for this event in early March.

Urban waterways are essential to the health and vitality of cities, providing ecological, social, and economic benefits. However, these waterways often face significant challenges, including pollution and habitat destruction due to excess stormwater.  There is no easy way to protect waterways and their values by maintaining the status quo, and therefore we need to think of new and innovative approaches to solve this problem.  In this combined Stormwater Victoria and River Basin Management Society webinar we will consider what it means to have a healthy urban waterway and how can we achieve this.  Our presenters will discuss emerging ideas for stormwater management and successful case studies that go beyond minimum requirements. The reality of how to protect and restore urban waterways will also be presented by asset managers, providing insights into the long-term benefits and challenges.

Participants will gain valuable knowledge on:

• Successful case studies of urban waterway protection projects.
• Using RBMS science to guide development.
• The benefits of healthy urban waterways.
• Practical tools and techniques for implementation.

Don't miss this opportunity to work together to transform urban waterways into thriving, sustainable assets for future generations.

Presenters

Geoff Vietz  -Founder and Senior Research Fellow - Streamology

Rhys Coleman - Waterways and Wetland Research Manager, Melbourne Water

Al Danger - Senior Waterways Asset Manager – Service Enablement, Melbourne Water

Date: 2nd Jun, 2025 - 5th Jun, 2025

Time:

Venue: Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre

Address: 33-37 Ford St, Wangaratta VIC 3677

Organiser: GEMS Event Management

Phone: 02 9744 5252

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The Stormwater Victoria Conference Organising Committee invites you to join us at our 2025 Conference, themed 'More than the Sum of Our Parts: the Value of Collective Action.' Taking place at Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre, Wangaratta, VIC on Tuesday, 3 and Wednesday 4 June 2025.  

This event offers an exciting opportunity for professionals across the stormwater sector to connect, learn, and share knowledge. Optional pre-conference workshops are scheduled for Monday 2 June, followed by a Technical Tour on Thursday 5 June.

As Victoria faces increasing challenges from climate change, rapid population growth, and the pressure of housing development, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads for urban water management. Thoughtfully managed stormwater holds great potential to transform our cities and towns, providing water security, reducing flood risk, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering resilient, cooler, and greener urban environments.

But we can't do it alone. The success of stormwater management relies on collaboration across every stage—from planning to long-term maintenance. Through collective action, we can make a meaningful difference.

Be part of the change, and join us at the Stormwater Victoria 2025 Conference to learn, contribute, and network with experts dedicated to a sustainable urban water future. We look forward to seeing you there!