Infiltration systems: The WSUD asset that keeps on giving

SA case studies delivering ecosystem services, flood protection and urban cooling

Early infiltration systems were introduced to manage stormwater peak flow rates, and increasingly these water sensitive urban design assets are being installed to provide ecosystem services and build climate resilience within our streets and suburbs.

A site tour of the ecological sponges within the Newenham development in Mount Barker will be complemented by presentations on South Australian case studies that demonstrate the multiple benefits infiltration systems provide.

Following the seminar you will have a chance to network over drinks and nibbles.

Topics

• Site tour: Newenham ecological sponges | Joe La Spina, WGA
• Infiltration systems: Siltation prevention and soil movement | Tim Johnson, City of Mitcham
• Characterisation of sediments in urban catchments found in infiltration systems - Kingswood case study | Harsha Sapdhare, UniSA/Space Down Under
• George Whittle Reserve infiltration system | John Zunis, City of Prospect

Program (download program)

2:00pm - Site tour: Newenham ecological sponges
2:40pm - Registration
2:50pm - Presentations
4:30pm - Networking drinks & nibbles
5:30pm - Close

Site tour meeting place
2:00pm - meet at cnr Newenham Parade and Irwin Grove, Newenham

What to bring
- Hi-viz vest
- Wide-brimmed hat
- Enclosed shoes

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