North Queensland Regional Conference 2011 PROGRAM Thursday 8
North Queensland Regional Conference 2011 PROGRAM Thursday 8
North Queensland Regional Conference 2011 PROGRAM Thursday 8
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<strong>North</strong> <strong>Queensland</strong> <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Conference</strong><strong>2011</strong> <strong>PROGRAM</strong><strong>Thursday</strong> 8 th September9:00am10:00am10:15am10:45am11:15am11:45am12:15pm1:15pm1:45pm2:15pm2:45pm3:15pm3.45pm4:15pm4:45pm4:45pm -5:45pm6:30pmRegistration desk opens, Morning TeaWelcome by Garth Bellingham, AWA Qld Branch President and Matt Dawson, <strong>Conference</strong>ChairmanOfficial opening of conference by the Mayor of Mackay, Col MengKeynote AddressRob FearonCEO, <strong>Queensland</strong> Water DirectorateThe Sustainable Water BusinessPlanning for Long Term Sustainability of Water Utilities orCounting Every Drop (Water Accounting Standards of Australia)- Stephen Fernando: Accountant, Mackay <strong>Regional</strong> CouncilEvolution of the Sustainable Water Business- Kevin Grimley: MWHImpacts of the Floods in Rockhampton- Nimish Chand: Fitzroy River WaterLunchThe Science of MeasurementInnovative Use of Process Air in WWTPs- Ash Deshpande: Senior Associate, Harrison Grierson ConsultantsAfternoon teaFlow Monitoring Investigations- Wayne Henderson: Engineer, Harrison Grierson ConsultantsMetering Errors and Optimal Replacement Plans- Kiran Gokal: Senior Asset Engineer, Parsons Brinckerhoff- Keith Goodall: Manager Planning & Sustainability, Mackay WaterPreserving the Precious ResourcePractical AMR for Domestic Water Utilities- David Brooker: Exec Manager, Water Services, Mackay <strong>Regional</strong> Council- Chris Andrews: CEO, Taggle SystemsCloseBehaviour Change in Demand Management- Peter Cunningham: Partner, Redsuit AdvertisingAdvanced Water Metering, Port Douglas- Chris Egbars: MWH- Robert Willemse: Cairns <strong>Regional</strong> CouncilMeet the Trade DrinksBus departs from MECC to Azure Restaurant, Mackay MarinaProgram subject to change without notice.
Friday 9 th September9:00am Site Visit –Mackay South Water Recycling Facility (MSWRF)The MSWRF forms part of the recently completed Mackay Water Recycling Project - one ofthe largest regional reuse schemes of its type in Australia.At the MSWRF, approximately 90 per cent of the region’s wastewater is recycled to Class Awater for reuse on nearby cane farms. From the plant the recycled water travels through6.5km of pipeline to a 2,200 mega litre balance storage pond. In addition, 27 smaller onfarmbalance ponds were constructed to hold the recycled water supplies.The overall project has been recognised for its innovation, clinching the major award at theInfrastructure of Public Works Engineering Australia - <strong>Queensland</strong> (IPWEAQ) ExcellenceAwards in 2009, along with the Keep Australia Beautiful award in 2009.The MSWRF is also one of the first regional agricultural reuse schemes to submit aRecycled Water Management Plan to DERM.Tenix Alliance-John Holland Joint Venture was instrumental in delivering the $154 millionproject, which plays a key role in water management in the Mackay region.Nebo Road Water Treatment PlantThe Nebo Road Water Treatment Plant (NRWTP) has recently undergone significantupgrades in order to increase the facility’s capacity from 55ML/d to 75ML/d to cater for theregion’s predicted population growth from approximately 116,000 in <strong>2011</strong> to 173,000 in2031.Along with an increase to capacity, the facility also underwent upgrades to improve waterquality and environmental outcomes. The upgrade was provided on a constrained sitewhich posed manly challenges and water quality was maintained throughout theconstruction phase. The upgraded facility now provides a more safer and reliablefluoridated water supply system for the community.12:00 Lunch1.00pmOperational IssuesFlood Proofing Major Pump Stations- Ron Populin: KBR1:30pm2:00 pm2:30pm3:00pm3:30pm4.00pm4:05pmAfternoon teaChallenges of Implementing Trade Waste Management in <strong>Regional</strong> Centres- Paul Hudson: Senior Trade Waste Inspector, Mackay <strong>Regional</strong> CouncilLaunch of the AWA / WSAA Cert IV Water Operations (Trade Waste)- Travis Richards: Townsville City Council / WSAAPlanning for GrowthWater Supply Planning for Port Douglas- Victoria Haigh: Engineer, CardnoPlanning for Sewer Corrosion and Odours- Ari Shammay: MWHPresentation on Best <strong>Conference</strong> Paper (Sponsored by MWH)Closing Remarks by Garth Bellingham, AWA Qld Branch PresidentProgram subject to change without notice.
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