Code of Practice: urban and peri-urban drainage modelling in Western Australia
Code of Practice for urban and peri-urban drainage modelling in Western Australia.
Urbaqua for Stormwater Industry Association WA, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (WA) and Engineers Australia, Hydrology and Water Resources Panel have launched the Code of Practice for urban and peri-urban drainage modelling in Western Australia,
- modelling of urban and peri-urban drainage systems.
- predicting flood behaviour in developed and developing areas.
- planning new drainage systems.
- designing new drainage systems.
- designing upgrades/modifications to existing drainage systems.
In early 2020, key stakeholders and urban drainage practitioners in WA recommended the formation of a partnership to “prepare a ‘code of practice’ or guideline which describes the process for model build, verification and reporting. The document should include guidance for different scales, planning decisions and risk, and support generation of local knowledge and improved maintenance. If possible, it should state conditions of importance for the Swan Coastal Plain and document ways to calibrate and sense-check the model. Development of the code of practice to be led jointly by Stormwater Industry Association, Engineers Australia and IPWEA, with input from DPLH, Water Corporation, AWA, DWER, WALGA & UDIA.”
Key agencies and local governments contributed some funding and in 2022, work commenced to draft the Code of Practice in partnership with stakeholders and industry.
Stormwater Western Australia, the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (WA) and Engineers Australia, Hydrology and Water Resources Panel invite invite you to attend the Code of Practice Launch for urban and peri-urban drainage modelling in Western Australia.
Watch the Launch live recording HERE
