GP Africa Water Conference - Aquaknow

THINKING BEYOND THE OBVIOUSGP Africa Water ConferenceWater Technology • Water & Sanitation • Water leakage12 - 14 June 2012Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre,Cnr William Nicol and Pieter Wenning Street,Fourways, Johannesburg, South AfricaSETA Accreditation No. 2502

MOTIVATION“The world is in a water crisis, with the problem perhaps most acute in Africa. Globally, more than one billion people do nothave access to safe drinking water, and half of the world’s population lacks adequate sanitation. More than 2m people dieannually from water-related diseases.” - Kofi AnnanThe GP Africa Water Conference is a platform, which will facilitate discussions around the issues of developing andmanaging Africa’s water infrastructure and resources to meet the demands of the future. This solutions-driven gatheringwill also highlight strategies for securing sustainable water resources through effective demand management andalternative water resource development methods and techniques.The conference promises insightful dialogue with leading industry experts who are continually employing innovativeand sustainable ways of solving Africa’s water challenge. Delegates will also discover new technologies and emergingideas in overcoming the challenges faced in managing non-revenue water effectively. You will be able to improve theoperating revenue for all in the water industry thereby improving the financial efficiency, capital and operational fundingof an organization. The GP Africa Water Conference will focus on three key themes:• WaterTechnology• Water and Sanitation• Water LeakageBENEFITS• Managing water demand efficiently to ensure long-term water security• Key issues in water resource management and technologies• Master-planning long-term water infrastructure to accommodate future projects and population growth• Leveraging financial investment by local water authorities to meet growing demands• Effective approaches to urban water demand management and supply planning• Ensuring water supply in the future,• An integrated approach to urban water systems• Multiple water source challenges• Alternative water resource opportunities and challenges• Optimisation of existing and ageing assets• Best practice for engaging with the community in water projects• Water planning and implementation of integrated water management plansWHO SHOULD ATTEND• Water and Sanitation Managers• Engineering Managers• Scientific Services Managers• Technical Manager• Water Resource Management• Infrastructure Asset Management• Stormwater Managers• Operations Managers• Wastewater Managers• Water Managers• Environment Managers• Planning and Development ManagersEXPERT SPEAKERSHelgard MullerHassan PartowJo ParkerTim WalwynMariette LiefferinkTebogo MatlouTanu DeuleManuel MutaleKrasposy KujingaSipiwo XongoThomas Gyedu-Ababio (PhD)Claudious ChikozhoLuther RukiraDr. Akolang TombaleMark LovedayActing Deputy Director-General: Policy and Regulation, Department Water Affairs South AfricaDR Congo Programme Manager, Post-Conflict and Disaster Management,United Nations Environment Programme SwitzerlandWater Loss Specialist, International Water Association United KingdomProject Manager, Siemens Ltd Southern AfricaCEO, Federation for a Sustainable Environment South AfricaWater Treatment Plant Operator, Water Utilities Cooperation BotswanaDistrict Water Engineer & Head of Water Department, Bunda District Council TanzaniaManaging Director, Mulonga Water and Sewerage Company Ltd, ZambiaPhD Research Student, Okavango Research Institute, BotswanaWater Pollution Control Officer, Department of Water Affairs South AfricaWater Resources Manager, Kruger National Park South AfricaScience Uptake Programme Coordinator for Africa, International Water Management Institute, GhanaGeneral Manager: Water Supply, Namwater NamibiaRegional Chair Africa, Global Water PartnershipLeakage Strategy Manager, Hydrosave UKGLOBAL PROSPECTUS TRAINING (PTY) LTD.Johannesburg - Tel: +27 11 781 6222 Fax: +27 11 781 6044Pietermaritzburg - Tel: +27 33 391 4229 Fax: +27 33 391 5722Marketing - m2@globalprospectus.co.zaDesign - www.designmaster.co.za (071 018 8355)Chief Executive Oer - Dhevaraj PillayAuditors - Russell Bedford SA (Jhb) Inc.Legal - DA Morris & Associates

AGENDADAY ONE: WATER TECHNOLOGY08:00 – 08:20 Registration and early-morning refreshments08:20 – 08:30 Opening remarks from the Chairperson08:30 – 09:15 Overview of the current situation and future trends in the African water industryHelgard Muller - Acting Deputy Director-General: Policy and Regulation, Department Water Affairs South Africa09:15 – 10:00 Water security in the desert: the Namibian experience – Case Study• Water policy & legislation• Conjunctive use of water resources• Water supply options- Water reuse- Managed aquifer recharge- Desalination of sea water• Cost recovery & social justiceLuther Rukira - General Manager: Water Supply, Namwater Namibia10:00 – 10:30 Networking over mid-morning tea10:30 – 11:15 Drinking water supply challenges in post-conflict contexts – Case StudyThis session will focus on the situation in the DR Congo and the potential role of community-based water user associationsHassan Partow - DR Congo Programme Manager, Post-Conflict and Disaster Management,United Nations Environment Programme Switzerland11:15 – 12:00 Efficient management of water resources: technology and processesfor effective monitoring and systematic improvement• Energy efficiency• Loss management, metering• Asset performance monitoringTim Walwyn - Project Manager, Siemens Ltd Southern Africa12:00 – 13:00 Networking Luncheon13:00 – 13:45 Sustainable water for rural security in Bulungula area, Amatole DistrictMunicipality, Eastern Cape: Integrated water resources managementof the area – Case StudyThis project focuses on developing appropriate solutions to water quality and quantity challenges in Bulungula Area, Eastern Cape.Sipiwo Xongo - Water Pollution Control Officer, Department of Water Affairs South Africa13:45 – 14:30 Protection of the environment and the safeguarding of health through theintegrated management of water resources and mining waste – A Case Study(Witwatersrand goldfields)Mariette Liefferink - CEO, Federation for a Sustainable Environment South Africa14:30 – 15:15 Foreign water technology companies seeing opportunity in SA projects15:15 Networking over afternoon tea and end of day OneGLOBAL PROSPECTUS TRAINING (PTY) LTD.Johannesburg - Tel: +27 11 781 6222 Fax: +27 11 781 6044Pietermaritzburg - Tel: +27 33 391 4229 Fax: +27 33 391 5722Marketing - m2@globalprospectus.co.zaDesign - www.designmaster.co.za (071 018 8355)Chief Executive Oer - Dhevaraj PillayAuditors - Russell Bedford SA (Jhb) Inc.Legal - DA Morris & Associates

ContentsLawful gambling modifications....................................................37Metropolitan Council redistricting..............................................37MN.IT Services..........................................................................37Motor vehicle fuel payment........................................................38PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT.........................................38Pension plan officers required to report certain unlawful acts.......38Omnibus pensions act.................................................................38Fire and police department aid threshold for financialreports and audits modified......................................................40PUBLIC SAFETY.....................................................................41Omnibus public safety finance act...............................................41Hazardous substance release report required to local911 emergency dispatch center.................................................44Public safety provisions in the omnibus transportationfinance act...............................................................................45ATV use statutes related to ditches and rights-of-way revised.......46Statewide Radio Board...............................................................46TAXES.......................................................................................47Omnibus tax bill ........................................................................47TELECOMMUNICATIONS....................................................67Broadband provisions included in omnibus jobs, economicdevelopment, housing, commerce, and energy law....................67TRANSPORTATION...............................................................68I-35W bridge remnant steel disposition provided for...................68Omnibus transportation finance act.............................................68Special freight distribution authorized forwest central Minnesota.............................................................72Omnibus transportation policy act...............................................72UTILTIES..................................................................................74Energy provisions in omnibus jobs act.........................................74BILLS VETOED BY THE GOVERNOR...............................................76VETOED: ENVIRONMENT.....................................................76Legacy spending bill....................................................................76BILLS THAT DID NOT BECOME LAW (DNBL)................................76DNBL-AID TO CITIES..............................................................76Governor’s proposed changes to local government aid program.....76DNBL-BONDING.......................................................................76House bonding bill.....................................................................76“Buy American” steel..................................................................76DNBL-BUILDLING CODES.....................................................76Residential sprinklers..................................................................76DNBL-DATA PRACTICES........................................................76Classification of license plate reader data......................................76Unauthorized data access security policies and penalties...............77Creating an exception to the Open Meeting Lawfor social media........................................................................77DNBL-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT...................................77Jobs bill extension.......................................................................77DNBL-ELECTIONS....................................................................77Early voting................................................................................77Ranked-choice voting.................................................................77Felon voting .............................................................................77June primary...............................................................................77DNBL-EMPLOYMENT LAW....................................................78Statewide teacher health insurance pool.......................................78Minimum wage...........................................................................78Pregnancy leave...........................................................................78Prompt payment of wages...........................................................78Overtime hour threshold.............................................................78DNBL-ENVIRONMENT............................................................78Water appropriation fee increase..................................................78Silica sand mining.......................................................................79Silica sand mining.......................................................................79State shoreland rules....................................................................79Legislative water commission.......................................................79DNBL-LAND USE AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT.........79Annexation.................................................................................79Partial discharge of easements......................................................79DNBL-PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT................................80Increase in police and fire pension aid.........................................80DNBL-PUBLIC FINANCE........................................................80Municipal bond interest exemption repeal...................................80DNBL-PUBLIC SAFETY...........................................................80Photo-cop...................................................................................80DNBL-TAXES.............................................................................80Nonprofits exempted from city fees and service charges...............80Levy authority to Southeast Minnesota MulticountyHousing and Redevelopment Authority ..................................80Labor peace agreement................................................................80Sales tax base broadening to clothing...........................................81Homeowner property tax refund.................................................81Gov. Dayton’s tax recommendations............................................81Tax hearing and notification law changes....................................81Tax hearing and notification law changes....................................81Local Sales Tax Bills.....................................................................81DNBL-TELECOMMUNICATIONS..........................................81Telecommunications regulation changes......................................81DNBL-TRANSPORTATION.....................................................82Municipal street improvement district authority..........................82Gas tax increase...........................................................................82Sales tax on gasoline....................................................................82Mini-trucks.................................................................................82Appendix A: How to Estimate Your City’s 2014 Levy Limit.......83Appendix B: City 2014 LGA Estimates.........................................85League of Minnesota Cities Intergovernmental RelationsDepartment..................................................................................95League of Minnesota Cities

AGENDADAY THREE: WATER LEAKAGE08:00 – 08:20 Registration and early-morning refreshments08:20 – 08:30 Opening remarks from the facilitator08:30 – 12:00 Half Day Workshop One:Repair or Replace - Making the optimum decisionJo Parker - Water Loss Specialist, International Water Association United Kingdom12:00 – 13:00 Networking Luncheon13:00 – 16:00 Half Day Workshop Two:Leak Detection on Plastic and Large Diameter Pipe• Fundamentals of acoustics of leak noise on plastic and large diameter pipes• Standard methodology for leak detection on plastic and large diameter pipes• Recent research into improving the methodology for leak detection on plastic and large diameter pipes• Recent results of research and site trials into leak detection on plastic and large diameter pipes• Future methodologies for leak detection on plastic and large diameter pipesMark Loveday - Leakage Strategy Manager, Hydrosave UK15:15 Networking over afternoon tea and end of conferenceSPECIALISED IN-HOUSE TRAINING SOLUTION!Global Prospectus enables a platform for cutting edge, solution driven and innovativein-house training that are specially and specifically customised for your department,company or organisation at reasonable cost, at your venue and for your convenience!We provide strategic insight of absolute value…For your in-house training solution, please drop us an e-mail,give us a call or send us a fax.ABOUT USGLOBAL PROSPECTUS TRAINING is an information and training entity specializing in the delivery of strategicinsights and alternatives to both the private and public sectors. These insights are designed for a crossspectrum of industries and Government departments and are presented to market through Business Forums,Workshops, Conferences and In-House Training. “Thinking beyond the Obvious” is the mantra and vision ofour organisation. This vision has set Global Prospectus Training apart from the usual actors by addressingthe individual needs and concerns of each delegate through an expertly designed questionnaire as well asproducing Business Forms and Workshops with a view to increase pro active strategies and policies. Theseare some of the key areas in which Global Prospectus Training currently operates: Engineering, IT, Oil &Gas, Agriculture, Mining, FMCG and Retail, Financial Services, Marketing and Public Relations, Medical andPharmaceutical, HR Management, Small and Medium Enterprise amongst othersGLOBAL PROSPECTUS TRAINING (PTY) LTD.Johannesburg - Tel: +27 11 781 6222 Fax: +27 11 781 6044Pietermaritzburg - Tel: +27 33 391 4229 Fax: +27 33 391 5722Marketing - m2@globalprospectus.co.zaDesign - www.designmaster.co.za (071 018 8355)Chief Executive Oer - Dhevaraj PillayAuditors - Russell Bedford SA (Jhb) Inc.Legal - DA Morris & Associates

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