Water Technology has recently undertaken another combined water quality and flood storage functional design, this time for a residential development in Bacchus Marsh. The system uses a sediment pond and bioretention basin to treat the water quality in low flows.  Once a flood event occurs the area fills with water and is sufficiently detained to meet the water quality and storage requirements for Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the development. The unique feature of this rain garden is that the bioretention has a submerged zone which provides a consistent water source for the bioretention plants.  This ... Read More

Mobilisation, alteration, and redistribution of monosulfidic sediments in inland river systems M.D. Cheetham, V.N.L. Wong, R.T. Bush, L.A. Sullivan, N.J. Ward, A. Zawadzki Journal of Environmental Management 112 (2012) pp.330-339 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.08.015 Abstract: The accumulation of monosulfidic sediments in inland waterways is emerging as a major environmental issue. Mobilisation and suspension of monosulfidic sediments can result in deoxygenation, acidification of the water column and mobilisation of trace metals. The controls on monosulfidic  sediment ... Read More

Dr Andrew McCowan and Warwick Bishop of Water Technology have been heavily involved in the development of Engineers Australia’s new guidelines on “Two Dimensional Modelling in Urban and Rural Floodplains”.  The Guidelines have been prepared for the National Committee on Water Engineering as one of the Australian Rainfall and Runoff Revision Projects.  The guidelines were launched in Sydney on 19th November 2012 as part of a specialty workshop associated with the Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium. The Guidelines review current practice in 2D modelling, including areas where cur ... Read More

Water Technology would like to welcome Alison Miller to the Water Technology team, joining the Catchments and Floodplains group in our Melbourne office. Alison has joined us from an engineering consultancy in Adelaide. She was the President of Engineers Without Borders (SA) whilst also volunteering her time with AWA. Alison has a growing list of prizes and awards for her past work, and will no doubt continue her winning ways here at Water Technology. Welcome to the team, Alison! ... Read More

Water Technology is undertaking a project for the East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority on the management of the estuary entrances. The work seeks to identify the key issues that influence openings and the processes and responsibilities to undertake an opening. Recent media in Gippsland has requested information be forwarded to Water Technology on the management of Mallacoota Inlet, Sydenham Inlet, Snowy River and Lake Tyres. To forward information to Water Technology please e-mail to estuaries@watech.com.au ... Read More

We would like to welcome two new starters to the Water Technology team. Michael (Mick) Cheetham joins the Brisbane Office as a Project Scientist working in the Waterway Group. Mick is a geologist and fluvial geomorphologist with extensive experience in acid sulphate soils, landscape evaluation, sedimentology and floodplain processes. Mick has been involved in large-scale research and consultancy projects involving strategic design, planning, implementation and report writing tasks. Mick holds a BsC (Hons) from University of Wollongong, PhD and GCRM from Southern Cross University. Fatemeh ... Read More

Water Technology would like to welcome two new starters to the Melbourne office and one new starter to the Brisbane office. Nuno Jeronimo has joined the Melbourne office as an Engineer in the Floodplains Group. Nuno has joined us from Portugal, having spent some time working and studying in France, Spain and Singapore. Nuno has a strong background in hydrology and hydraulics. Nuno studied Physical Geography (Portugal & France) and has  a MSc in Hydro-Informatics.  For the past 3 years Nuno worked as a Water Management Consultant for the CMA of Catalonia (Spain) and held responsib ... Read More

The Stormwater team in Melbourne specialise in urban flood mapping projects, Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD), development proposals and stormwater management plans for a range of clients including Melbourne Water, private developers, councils and CMAs.  Where possible our designs link both the hydraulics and water quality aspects of the catchment, providing outcomes which meet multiple purposes.  In line with Water Technology’s values of technical excellence we have invited Neil Craigie to mentor the team and add his significant knowledge and experience in the field to our designs. ... Read More

Megan joins Water Technology’s Spatial Team. The team aims to support the dual roles of integrating and value adding to current services and delivery of projects and leading direct spatial projects with expanded capability, experience and services.  Megan has an Environmental Management background which led her to 3 years’ experience as a Spatial Information Officer working for the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management and over 18 months experience working as a GIS Consultant for the Victorian Department of Sustainability and Environment. She is experienced in both ... Read More

Water Technology seeks applications from a senior coastal engineer for our Brisbane office. You will join a group with a strong commitment to delivering quality service and fostering ongoing relationships with our client base with opportunities to continue to develop and grow our coastal capabilities. Water Technology has a well-established coastal business and strong track record in coastal engineering. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading that business growth in Queensland. Ideally, you will have 10+ years of experience in coastal engineering with local experience i ... Read More