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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT |
A highlight of the FMA National Conference was the presentation of Queensland’s new resilience strategy Resilient Queensland 2018-21 – Delivering the Queensland Strategy for Disaster Resilience by Brendan Moon, CEO of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority
(QRA).
More than 400 flood risk professionals packed the Conference venue to hear the keynote presentation and first public airing of the Strategy on Thursday.
This was further discussed in detail at the interactive session led by QRA Director Graeme Milligan providing delegates the opportunity to delve into the detail of the Strategy and its implementation.
The report is a comprehensive and collaborative document, which follows through on the recommendations of the Queensland Floods Inquiry following the 2011 flood in Brisbane and surrounds.
Queensland experiences the lion’s share of floods and cyclones, and under the leadership of QRA, Resilient Queensland sets a blueprint for making Queensland the most disaster resilient state in Australia.
You can read the full Government Press Release regarding the strategy here.
Congratulations to all involved in its development.
ID Ian Dinham | FMA President
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2018 FMA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
ROUND UP |
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As this Flyer reaches you the 2018 FMA National Conference has concluded.
Over 400 delegates from around the nation and overseas convened at the world-class Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre to network and further their flood risk management knowledge, making this the largest and most successful FMA Conference to date.
Highlights of the week include HEC-RAS and Rain Radar Seminars on Monday, near-capacity Pre-Conference workshops on Tuesday (Neil Dufty's famed 36-page workbook available in the Members' Section), a media presence by Channel 7 News on Wednesday, delegates sneaking into (and getting kicked out of) the Pork Convention next door on Thursday and an eye opening presentation on the realities of
natural hazards in New Zealand on Friday.
While the amount of knowledge gathered at the Conference was vast, the networking events were highly complimented, as they allowed delegates to strengthen new connections, and build on ideas discussed
through the day.
During the casual dinner event on Wednesday, delegates were whisked to the top of the SkyPoint building to mingle with their colleagues and admire the 360-degree views of the twinkling Gold Coast lights (at 230m above the
ground).
Thursday was the big night – the night of the Gala Dinner where delegates were treated to exquisite food and endless beverages while being thoroughly entertained by MC Gerry Gannon. The evening was rounded out by announcing the
winners of the FMA Excellence Awards (more on that later).
This year exceptional keynote speakers Jillian Edwards, Brendan Moon and Mara Bun covered stimulating topics, the concurrent and plenary sessions were informative
and thought-provoking, and poster presentations garnered an increased popularity.
Our trade exhibitors demonstrated their new, state-of-the-art technology and innovations, which captivated our FMA delegates, leading to many great new business
links and alliances.
The week has been huge, and next year will be even bigger so save the date now – 14-17 May 2019 at Canberra ACT. |
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FMA ALLAN EZZY FLOOD RISK MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2018 |
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Pictured: Duncan McLuckie (OEH) at Gold Coast.
Duncan McLuckie, Office of Environment and Heritage, has been awarded FMA Allan Ezzy Flood Risk Manager of the Year 2018 at the FMA National Conference at Gold Coast.
The Flood Risk
Manager of the Year Award aims to recognise and promote the invaluable work individuals are doing to make their communities safer in the realm of flood risk management (FRM). “Congratulations to Duncan on his exceptional contribution over many years to FRM and for a very well deserved win” said Ian Dinham, FMA President.
“The passion and drive that Duncan brings to the flood space is an
inspiration to his peers and the young flood risk managers of tomorrow."
Throughout his career, Duncan has shaped the nature of Australian FRM as primary author of many prominent publications including the NSW Government’s Floodplain
Development Manual (2005), and the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience Handbook 7: Managing the Floodplain – A Guide to Best Practice in Flood Risk Management in Australia (2017), as well as a range of supporting guidelines.
“Duncan’s enthusiastic engagement with projects and committees such as the NSW Flood Data Portal, the NSW Flood Warning Consultative Committee, Australian Rainfall and Runoff Review Committee, and National Flood Risk Advisory Group has made a lasting change to the understanding and management of flood risk in this country” said Mr. Dinham.
Do you know of a flood risk manager who is making a real difference in their community?
Will you
nominate them next year for the FMA Allan Ezzy Flood Risk Manager of the Year Award?
Or will you be the one nominated?
The FMA Excellence Awards will return in 2019.
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FMA NRMA INSURANCE FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT OF THE
YEAR 2018 |
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Pictured: Paula Grant (TRC), Nick Bartzis (NRMA Insurance) and Rodney Betts (TRC) at Gold Coast.
At the FMA National Conference Gala Dinner this week the winner of the 2018 FMA NRMA Insurance Flood Risk Management Project of the Year was announced, and presented with a cheque for $10,000.
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) was awarded Project of the Year for its outstanding Toowoomba Region Floodplain Management: Safer, Stronger, More Resilient Region Project.
The project was enormous and complex in scale, and was the result of over five years of extremely hard and tireless work.
During the time of the project, Council engaged with over 10,000 stakeholders to build awareness of and resilience to the impacts of flooding in the region.
The project delivered multiple flood studies for 30 townships and the Condamine River catchment, and provided comprehensive recommendations to better regulate development within flood risk areas to protect from flooding.
Rockhampton Regional Council together with AECOM won a Highly Commended Award for their North Rockhampton Flood Mitigation Area project, comprised of temporary flood barriers, an
earth levee, and permanent back flow prevention devices, which was successfully tested in the April 2017 flood. Griffith City Council took out a Special Commendation for Installing the First Flood Warning System in the Mirrool Creek Catchment.
To find out more on the projects and the other nominated projects, visit floods.org.au/site/ea and download the 2018 FMA Excellence Awards Information Booklet.
P.S. It is never too early to start thinking about next year's entries!
Have you got an FRM project (or two) that could meet the criteria for Flood Risk Management Project of the Year? Want to win the big prize next year?
Get started on shortlisting your projects now! |
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NORTH COAST FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
FORUM |
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Pictured: Forum Members at Grafton this May.
This month FMA President Ian Dinham joined several North Coast Councils in attending the North Coast Floodplain Management Forum at Grafton to share floodplain management experiences.
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event provided a wealth of perspectives on recent projects and challenges, with representatives from Mid Coast Council, Kempsey Shire, Bellingen Shire, Coffs Harbour City, Rous County Council, Tweed Shire and Kyogle Council taking part, as well as NSW State Emergency Service and the Office of Environment and Heritage.
Mr Dinham was present as FMA President, but also gave a snapshot of the recent issues with his “day job” as Director of Engineering at Moree Plains Shire. Throughout the Forum, facilitated by Kieren McAndrew (Clarence Valley Council), a range of different approaches to staff structure and priorities amongst the Councils were presented and it was illuminating to see the various projects highlighted.
Congratulations to our North Coast colleagues on this great initiative as FMA was able to discuss everything including mitigation, land use planning emergency response and natural resource management.
Apart from attending the National Conference, the group aims to meet again around September to continue to build on our floodplain management experiences.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS -
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY AND PROFESSIONALS |
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During May, FMA welcomed Southern Cross University (SCU) as our latest Corporate Member.
SCU is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 100 Universities and one of the world’s Top 50 Generation Y Universities.
SCU has a large and diverse range of courses available and those relevant
for flood risk management are Bachelor of Coastal Engineering, Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Environmental Science.
In the latest Excellence in Research for Australia Report, SCU was evaluated at the highest possible
classification of 'well above world standard' for the following research codes that are relevant to floodplain and flood risk research:
- Geochemistry
- Oceanography
- Environmental Science and Management
- Crop and Pasture Production; and
- Forestry Sciences.
To find out more about SCU, visit scu.edu.au.
We also welcome several new
Professional Members this month.
If you are interested in joining Australia’s leading network of flood risk managers, visit floods.org.au/site/membership.
FMA Members include over 140 Councils, CMAs, government agencies, businesses and professionals involved in all aspects of urban and rural flood
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ICEWARM is holding HEC-RAS training courses in Sydney from 4-8 June.
HEC-RAS is recognised globally as an industry standard hydraulic modelling program and is available for use without charge. Using the latest version, these courses cover basic, intermediate and advanced levels across both 1D and 2D, and gives you access to select HEC-RAS experts who are BETA testers and work in the industry.
You can choose from 3 options held in Sydney from 4-8 June:
2-day (Mon-Tues) 1D only
3-day (Wed-Fri) 2D only
5-day (Mon-Fri)
1D + 2D FMA Members can receive 10% discount off regular pricing.
Register online at the ICEWARM
website.
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TUFLOW is a world-leading, powerful 1D and 2D computational engine for simulating floods, tides and pipe network hydraulics. It has been successfully applied world-wide to a diverse range of applications, scaling from coastal storm tide inundation to regional whole-of-catchment flooding, right down to fine-scale
urban flooding with complex pipe networks. The training days will be held from June to August, 2018 and offer something for all user levels. FMA Members are eligible for a 20% off the cost of the training.
For full details, visit the TUFLOW website.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS |
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FLUME Engineering
If you are interested in promoting a vacant position with us, please contact us. |
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Pictured: Who will the get the first picture with their new 2018 FMA Conference Cap?
Did you get a white, pink or gold cap this year?
We want to see!
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