Institute of Public Works Australia Engineers Australia Victoria

Institute of Public Works Australia Engineers Australia, Victoria Division, Regional Groups JANUARY 2011 FLOODS DEBRIEF FORUM Echuca, Victoria Tuesday 15 – Wednesday 16 March 2011 IPWEA and Engineers Australia are convening a day and a half debriefing session to enable Local Government Engineers in particular and other Regional Operatives to discuss the events of the January floods. This Event will be an opportunity for Engineers to come together to share common experiences and will also allow for preparation and planning strategies for future natural disaster events in order to prevent similar incidents. Venue Port of Echuca Motel and Conference Centre 465 High Street, Echuca VIC 3564 Phone (03) 5482 5666 info@qualityinnechuca. com. au www. qualityinnechuca. com. au Program Tuesday 15 March Afternoon 12 pm – 2 pm Sausage Sizzle Luncheon Welcome and Registration Meet and greet fellow IPWEA and EA members 2 pm – 5 pm Open Forum – Opportunity for each Municipality to outline their experience – what worked, what did not, 20 minutes per presentation “Share your January, 2011, Flood management Experiences with like minded Engineers and Operatives. ” Evening 6: 30 pm onwards - Dinner Semi casual dinner, allowing for further networking and consideration of issues. Presentation will be given by John Forrest MHR, F. I. E. Aust, Federal Member for Mallee and Engineer, on the implications of the January 2011 Flood Events. Other presentations are being arranged.

Wednesday 16 March Morning 8: 30 am – 10. 30 am Emergency Management Issues A range of guest speakers – SES, CMA, Hydrology – Legal implications – share information on emergency plans and flood planning. Nick Ronan will also present detail on legal responsibilities. “Find out what worked and what did not work in the Flood Events. ” 10: 30 am – 12: 30 pm Infrastructure issues: Levee Banks, Structures Protection, Sandbagging, Drainage – Flash Flooding Midday 12: 30 pm – 1: 30 pm Lunch Afternoon 1: 30 pm – 3 pm Open forum “What do we all have to do for better preparedness and management, next flood or storm event. ” 3 pm – 3: 30 pm Preparation for Communiqué and outputs for release by Engineers Australia and IPWEA. Close 3: 30 pm Enjoy afternoon tea and prepare to conclude the trip. Registration and Costs $100 person for the Forum plus accommodation (see below). Registration to be with Engineers Australia, Emily James, 9329 8188 ejames@engineersaustralia. org. au Accommodation (Delegates to arrange own direct) Preferred and reserved accommodation for the weekend is at: Quality Inn, Port of Echuca Motel and Conference Centre, 465 High Street, Echuca. Phone (03) 5482 5666 info@qualityinnechuca. com. au | www. qualityinnechuca. com. au Single Room $123. 00 (per night) Twin Share Room $143. 00 (per night) Price includes hot and cold buffet breakfast in the Port restaurant from 7 am to 9 am