Join Water by Design for an afternoon information and networking session with Professor Stuart White, the Director of the Institute for Sustainable Futures.
When: Friday 9th September 2011, 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Where: Christie Conference Centre, Mayflower Room, Level 1, 320 Adelaide St, Brisbane City
Outline
Over the last decade the need for effective urban water planning has become more [...]
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Fourth Generation Water: A Vision for Water in South East Queensland
Additional Session – Science of Sustainable lakes
Due to popular demand we have scheduled a second presentation.
Date
Thursday 24 June 2010
Time
2.30pm – 4.00pm
Venue
Library Theatrette, Ground Floor, Brisbane Square, 266 George Street, Brisbane
Presentation Outline
This is the first in a series of presentations on urban water issues.
The first presentation will explore the latest research into factors affecting algal blooms in lakes and how they [...]
H2O Livability Lunch Series – Science of Sustainable lakes
Date – SOLD OUT
Thursday 24 June 2010
Time
12.15pm – 2.00pm
Venue
Level 7, (Brisbane City Council), Brisbane Square, 266 George Street, Brisbane
Presentation Outline
This networking lunch is the first in a series of presentations on urban water issues.
The first presentation will explore the latest research into factors affecting algal blooms in lakes and how they may be managed. Presented [...]
The Fluid Artworks of Jennifer Turpin and Michaelie Crawford
Date
Wednesday 17 March 2010
Time
5.30pm – 7.30pm
Venue
The Edge Auditorium
State Library of Queensland
Stanley Street
South Bank
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Cost
FREE
Outline
Described as poetic, mesmerising, playful and puzzling, the artworks of Jennifer Turpin and Michaelie Crawford highlight the elemental forces of nature and communicate an understanding of the natural environment. You’re invited to an evening with Jennifer Turpin as she discusses [...]
SEQ Development Assessment Forum
Calling all DA Officers ….
Water by Design invites you to particiapate in the SEQ Development Assessment Forum. This forum will be bursting with key info on the latest water sensitive urban design (WSUD) policies, tools and resources available to aid Development Assessment (DA) officers in their everyday work, as well as opportunities to share experiences with others in the DA sector. The forum will be followed by drinks and nibbles to launch MUSIC Version 4 and the MUSIC Modelling Guidelines for SEQ.
Date
Wednesday 16 December 2009
IECA’s Best Practice Erosion & Sediment Control Travelling Road Show
A Best Practice Erosion & Sediment Control Travelling Road Show was held Monday 7th – Thursday 10th September 2009 in four regions throughout South East Queensland.
Leading author Grant Witheridge introduced the books (published by the International Erosion Control Association) to attendees, giving them insights to:
Stormwater Harvesting – From Funding to Fruition
On Tuesday 25 August 2009 the Department of Environment, Heritage and the Arts came to Brisbane to present a briefing on how to apply for newly available funds for stormwater harvesting and reuse projects through the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan. This briefing was well attended, giving good insights on how to structure applications.
Coomera Waters Bus Tour and Seminar
Monitoring the effectiveness of water sensitive urban design
On Wednesday 22 July a group of water professionals went out to Coomera Waters to learn how well stormwater is being managed throughout the development.
