IWA/AWA CONFERENCE
THE NEW
AGENDA
We would like to thank the
following event sponsors:
Programmed Facility Management
and Barwon Water
26th and 27th February 2015
RACV Torquay Resor t,
1 Great Ocean Road, Torquay
IWA CONFERENCE PROGRAM
‘The New Agenda’
Proudly sponsored by:
Friday 27th February 2015
9:00 am
Registration
9:30 am
Context for the conference and introduction – Brett Millington, 2014/15 President IWA
9:40 am
Opening address
Dr Jane Doolan, Commissioner, National Water Commission
9:55 am
Sponsors address: Michael Waymark, Chief Executive, Programmed Facility Management
10:05 am
Leadership in a dynamic environment
Conrad Amos, Business Leader, Asia Pacific, JMW Consultants Australia Pty Ltd
An expert in leadership within a global business consultancy, Conrad Amos works with leaders of
blue-chip and multi-national organisations. Conrad will outline what it takes to be an industry leader.
10:45 am
Morning Tea
11:10 am
Urban Water Cycle Planning Guide
Tony Overman and Nicole Sexton, Strategy and Sustainability, Barwon Water
The Urban Water Cycle Planning Guide is a new online resource to help developers, consultants and
planners design new urban subdivisions according to Whole of Water Cycle Management (WWCM)
principles.
11:40 am
G21 Regional Growth Plan
Tim Hellsten, Manager Planning Strategy and Urban Growth, City of Greater Geelong
The G21 Regional Growth Plan and associated Implementation Plan, provide a regional-level planning
framework to manage future housing and employment growth.
12:10 pm
Changing climate impacts on catchments
Graham Hawke, Deputy Director, Environment and Research, Bureau of Meteorology
Graham will provide the latest insights on our changing climate from the Bureau.
12:40 pm
Values, character and leadership
Frank Costa, OAM
A lifetime resident of Geelong, Frank Costa, 2015 Australia Day recipient of the Officer of the Order of
Australia and former president of the Geelong Football Club, will present on values, character and leadership.
1:10 pm
Lunch and close
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Thursday 26th February 2015
In conjunction with this conference the following Special Interest Groups of the IWA will be meeting on the above date.
For details of these meetings please contact the convenors listed below:
Special Interest Group
Convenor
Corporate Governance
Jo Riley (North East Water) (02) 6022 0586 [email protected]
Kristy Elrington (Goulburn Valley Water) (03) 5832 0469 [email protected]
Customer Service
Educators
Energy & Greenhouse
Executive Assistants
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
PR/Communications
Technical Services
Grant Colling (Yarra Valley Water) (03) 9872 2414
Megan Kreutzer (Coliban Water) (03) 4408 5451
Rebekah Fraser (Central Highlands Water) (03) 5320 3165
Michael Clamp (Gippsland Water) (03) 5177 4619
Christina Bassani (Goulburn Valley Water) (03) 5832 4846
Craig Lindley (Yarra Valley Water) (03) 9872 1216
Michael Grant (Gippsland Water) (03) 5177 4784
Paul Northey (Barwon Water) (03) 5226 9201
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CONFERENCE DINNER
Thursday 26th February 2015
Proudly sponsored by:
When: 6:30pm (pre dinner drinks)
Where: Great Ocean Road Ballroom
RACV Resort Torquay
ENTERTAINMENT
IAN COVER is a member of ABC Radio’s Coodabeen Champions, who are broadcasting
the 35th year of their Saturday morning Aussie Rules footy show in 2015, has written for
newspapers and magazines about football, cricket and athletics and authored two books with
the Coodabeens and Test cricketer Merv Hughes. He was a Member of the Victorian Parliament
for six years, including two years as the Shadow Minister for Sport and Racing.
ACCOMMODATION
Limited accommodation is now available on site at the RACV Resort Torquay for Wednesday 25th February only.
Call (03) 5261 1600 to enquire about availability, mention the ‘Institute of Water Administration’ Conference and remember
discounts are available for RACV general members.
Alternatively Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay, located 10 minutes drive from the Conference venue, currently has
accommodation available for Thursday 26 February. Call (03) 5264 3333. Please note, there are no Conference allocations at
this venue.
TOUR
Barwon Water will be providing delegates with an opportunity to tour the Black Rock Environment Precinct. The tour will be held
on Thursday 26th February 2015, with times to be confirmed based on the availability of those who register. Please register your
interest in the tour by emailing [email protected] and we will contact you in advance of the Conference.
Technical Tour: Black Rock Environmental Precinct
The Black Rock environmental precinct is Barwon Water’s largest treatment site, treating sewage from the greater Geelong region.
The technical tour will include:
> The secondary water reclamation plant, which currently treats 55 megalitres of sewage daily via the IDEA biological process.
> The biosolids thermal drying facility, built by Plenary Group as a public-private partnership. The thermal drying plant
produces small biosolids pellets suitable for immediate use as fertiliser, and significantly reduces the greenhouse gas
emissions previously associated with the transport and storage of biosolids.
> The recently completed recycled water plant, which supplies high quality Class A and consistent quality Class C recycled
water for a range of customers and uses.
> An overview of the upcoming $12 million inlet works upgrade, designed to increase inlet capacity and reduce maintenance
of the inlet screens.
INSTITUTE OF
WATER ADMINISTRATION
Please return by email, fax or mail by Wednesday 18th February 2015
Email: [email protected] Fax: (03) 9639 8860
Mail: IWA, C/- Suite 1. Level 6, 2 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000
Tax Invoice: ABN 96 103 789 875
ORGANISATION:
ATTENDEES
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Thursday Dinner
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Conference and Lunch
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$149
Non-Members
$170
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Next IWA Conference
25th – 26th June 2015
Venue: RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne