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Purchase Technical Papers from SET2024 Non-members of Stormwater Australia can now purchase technical papers from the recent Stormwater Australia National Conference, SET2024. Individual papers are available for purchase from our online store, or you can buy the entire set at a discounted price. Purchase at https://lnkd.in/g9Vif79Q After purchase, papers will be sent directly to your email. #stormwater #stormwatermanagement #localgov #councils #localgovernment #climatechange #sqidep #set2024 #climatechange #stormwatersolutions #SustainableCities #UrbanWaterSolutions #WaterFuture #StormwaterLeaders #WaterSustainability #EnvironmentalEngineering #rainwaterharvesting #CleanWaterInitiatives #ClimateResilience #StormwaterInnovation #australiangovernment #wsud

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Stormwater, Environment, and Technology National Conference (SET 2024) at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, hosted by Stormwater Australia. It was an inspiring two days filled with insightful keynote presentations and over 40 sessions exploring key topics that are shaping the future of our industry. https://lnkd.in/gd5gm4Md SET 2024 brought together an incredible mix of researchers, designers, engineers, scientists, legal professionals, community leaders, and technology providers. The conference truly highlighted the synergies between stormwater, sustainability, and technology, offering a platform for new research findings, innovation, and best practices. Two days of immersive discussions covered topics ranging from environmental law and policy to water-sensitive urban design, erosion control, and nature-based solutions. We explored how technology can help us better understand and manage stormwater impacts on our environment, while also fostering collaboration across industries and disciplines. I had the fantastic opportunity to network with peers, build new relationships, and strengthen existing connections. It was an honour to meet fellow Arupians from across the country, including Celeste Morgan, George Hill and Tom Wardley. I was also privileged to witness insightful and engaging presentations from my Arup colleagues Katie Fletcher and Tina Wang, as well as Stormwater Queensland committee members Courtney Henderson, Adrian Crocetti, Glenn Browning, Ben Walker, Kylie Drapala, Brad Dalrymple, and emerging professionals Riley de Jong, Sophie Waldron and Isaac Oyekanmi. And the highlight—and most amazing surprise—of the event? Being awarded the National Emerging Leader - Early Stormwater Professional of the Year at the conference dinner.🏆 I am beyond humbled and incredibly grateful for this recognition, especially as the very first recipient of this award category in Australia! It truly reflects the immense support, encouragement, and guidance I have received from my incredible colleagues, mentors, and the broader stormwater industry. I am so proud to be part of a field that is nurturing and empowering the next generation of leaders. A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists of the National Awards of Excellence, and a heartfelt thank you to every delegate, speaker, exhibitor, and attendee who made this event truly exceptional. Your passion and dedication continue to elevate the standards of excellence in our field. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of innovation, sustainability and collaboration in our industry! I look forward to continuing this journey with all of you, knowing that together we are embracing change, inspiring one another and empowering emerging professionals in the stormwater and environment community. 🌟 Mark Gibson Cath Thrupp Bryan Ward #Stormwater #EmergingLeaders #IndustryCollaboration

Conference papers from the Stormwater Australia National Conference are now available for our members on our website at https://lnkd.in/gzncdZ4E Members will need to login to view these papers or if not a member join Stormwater Australia or one of our state organisations. Joining Stormwater Australia and our state organisations can offer a range of benefits to members involved in the stormwater industry, whether they are professionals, researchers, policymakers, or students for more information on membership benefits see https://lnkd.in/gWDhhmcP The papers can be found at the menu item SET2024 Documents Stormwater Australia membership is for corporate/sustaining companies that have a national interest and/or operate in multiple Australian states - membership for corporate/sustaining members is available at https://lnkd.in/gWDhhmcP State based companies and individuals in QLD, SA and WA can join via our online member jungle portal at https://lnkd.in/gWDhhmcP and pay by credit card or select an invoice. We offer free membership for students however please upload proof of enrollment when completing your membership application. State based companies, individuals and students in NSW and VIC will need to contact their local association for membership at the following links: NSW: https://lnkd.in/gbxePjSr VIC: https://lnkd.in/g5cGHTJA For membership questions please email executive@stormwater.org.au #stormwater #stormwatermanagement

Photos from the Stormwater Australia National Conference including the winners of the Awards for Excellence are now available on our website at https://lnkd.in/g49jHFQW Please email us if you wish to order any of these photographs at executive@stormwater.org.au Our congratulations go to all winners of the awards and special thanks to all finalists. We would like to thank all delegates, keynote speakers, speakers, exhibitors and guests for your attendance and participation. #stormwater #stormwatermanagement #set2024

Next year Stormwater Queensland plans to significantly increase training for its members. We expect to have on-line training every month, which will be free for all members, including all employees and contractors who work for the Company members. The Company membership will provide a cost-effective way for staff to receive training, no matter where staff live in the state. In addition, we will have a conference and some great face to face opportunities to network. If you have a Stormwater Queensland Company Membership you can add an unlimited number of employees from your organisation to enjoy these training benefits at no additional cost. Learn more about Membership here https://lnkd.in/gkemexmn

🌧 Channeling Our Stormwater Muse: Andrew Allan 🌧   Our Monday Musings are monthly lunchtime training sessions, where the team gathers to exchange ideas and share a meal. Considering Andrew’s big week at the Stormwater Australia conference (where he co-presented a workshop on Day 1), it only seemed fair to make him our Muse for this month!   Andrew, alongside Darren Drapper from Drapper Environmental Consultants, contributed to discussions on the future of stormwater management in Australia with their workshop focused on SQIDEP. The session explored the critical role of proprietary devices and how the SQIDEP protocol ensures these systems are rigorously tested for effectiveness in real-world conditions. They provided attendees with a detailed overview of the protocol’s key principles, evaluation methods, and submission requirements, along with practical insights on field testing and verification.   During our Musing, Andrew also reflected on trends he observed at the conference:  💡 Innovation in Software – Exciting developments are underway with integrated tools that could bridge the gap between quality and hydraulics.  📊 Real-Time Monitoring & AI – Emerging technologies are enabling smarter data analysis, giving us new ways to manage stormwater more effectively.  🌏 Global Standards – Australia continues to benchmark well against international peers, but there’s always room for improvement.   Andrew’s key message? There’s a lot of great work happening, but the stormwater community still has much to do. Stormies – this is your call to action!   #Stormwater #KnowledgeSharing #SQIDEP #StormwaterManagement #Stormies

onwards and upwards!

To the delegates, speakers, exhibitors and guests who attended the Stormwater Australia National Conference - SET2024 this week - THANK YOU! We saw two days of inspiring keynote presentations and 40+ session presentations on a variety of relevant topics! The National Awards of Excellence were presented at the conference dinner and congratulations to the following winners: Emerging Leader Kelen Marczak Polli from Arup Excellence in Infrastructure - UQ Lake Renewal - Wetland Recirculation & Landscape Enhancements - E2Designlab Excellence in Integrated Stormwater Design - Murrk Ngubitj Yarram Yaluk (formerly Bellarine Basin) Transformation - Spiire and Barwon Water Excellence in Research and Innovation - Integrated environmental modelling: a new way forward - TUFLOW and Alluvium Group Excellence in Asset Management - A little litter goes a long way: Innovation in litter assessments Streamology Waterway Science and Management and Parks Victoria Excellence in Policy & Education - Flood Management Capacity Building Training Program Rain Consulting and Melbourne Water Excellence in Strategic or Master Planning - Kingston’s Integrated Water Strategy - Kingston City Council Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all finalists as these awards highlight the innovation, dedication, and leadership that drive us forward, and set the benchmark for excellence in stormwater management. #stormwatermanagement #stormwater

🌦 Storming Ahead at SET 🌦 This week, Chris Beardshaw and Andrew Allan attended the SET Stormwater, Environment, and Technology National Conference in Brisbane to discuss key challenges in stormwater management. Many in the industry, have voiced frustrations with the current state of stormwater management in Victoria. While local planning issues play a role, it’s evident that stronger national leadership is essential for driving meaningful change. It’s encouraging to see Stormwater Australia recognising this need, with real potential for positive developments on the horizon. Chris and Andrew had the privilege of dining with the National Secretary and spending the evening in deep discussions with board members and esteemed stormwater professionals about the future of these critical issues. Key national debates include flood assessment criteria (afflux), Future of Water Quality modelling (is MUSIC working for us 20 years on?), and should the stormwater senate enquiry items (that Andrew and Chris presented at in 2015) be picked up and refreshed? https://lnkd.in/gi5qqJFw Of course, no trip to Brisbane would be complete without experiencing the city's famous rain – and its drainage systems – in full action! Feel free to connect if you're interested in discussing the direction of stormwater management in Australia. #Stormwater #Leadership #StormwaterManagement #SETConference #NationalConference #WaterQuality #StormwaterAustralia #AffluxConsulting

Following our recent Stormwater Queensland Award, I am so pleased to share that TUFLOW CATCH has gone on to win Stormwater Australia's 2024 National Award for Research and Innovation. TUFLOW CATCH is our new integrated environmental software platform. Initial development of TUFLOW CATCH was a collaboration between Alluvium Group (led by Tony Weber), TUFLOW and Griffith University, and was supported by the Queensland Water Modelling Network and Healthy Land & Water. It is an absolute pleasure and privilege to be part of a professional industry that is both embracing change and supporting the continual improvement of the software tools we use to understand, protect and enhance our environment. Many thanks all. Onwards! #tuflow Ben Walker, Kim Markwell, Chris Huxley