Leadership IWA/AWA for Liveability Conference in our community

We would like to thank our conference sponsors: 1–2 March 2018 Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre 613 Main Road Ballarat, VIC 3350 Conference Keynote: Dr. Sue Brown

CONFERENCE PROGRAM Leadership for liveability in our community Friday 2 March 2018

9:30am Registration and Coffee 11:45am Case Study 4: Delivering Liveability to our Community through Stormwater Harvesting 9:50am Welcome and Context: Chris Arabatzoudis, Water Innovation Projects Team Leader, Sarah Johnston, IWA President 2018 City West Water

10:00am Sponsor’s address: 11:55am Case Study 5: Integrated Water Management in North West Jean-Michel Seillier, General Manager Violia Water -Tasmania Victoria – Nhill Bernie Dunn, Co-ordinator Water Resources and Recreation Strategy, 10:10am Case Study 1: Beachguard – A water industry response to protecting Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water waterways and beaches Jon Theobold, Environmental Manager, South East Water 12:10pm Case Study 6: Salt Torquay – One Planet Living in a Greenfield Development 10:20am Case Study 2: Reimagine your creek Tony Belcher, Strategic Projects Coordinator, Barwon Water Neal Featonby, Project Manager – Land, Liveability & Stewardship – Integrated Planning, Water 12:20pm Closing formalities, Sarah Johnston, IWA President 2018

10:30am Case Study 3: Developing Integrated Water Management Plans for 12:30pm Lunch the Sunbury and Melton Growth Areas Nigel Corby, Acting Manager Renewable Resources, Western Water

10:40am Morning Tea

11:10am Keynote Speaker: Dr Sue Brown

Dr Sue Brown is the Associate Dean – Engagement for the Faculty of Health and Program Coordinator of the Sport Management programs at Federation University Australia. Sue’s area of research is on women’s leadership style and leadership development for women in the sport domain. She has previously undertaken research for the Australian Sports Commission and Victorian State Government evaluating their women’s sport leadership grants programs. Sue is also a Director on the AFL Goldfields Commission and is a member on the Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility Advisory Committee. Proudly sponsored by

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

In conjunction with this Conference, the following Special Interest Groups of the IWA will be meeting on Thursday 1 March 2018. For details of these meetings please contact the Conveners listed below:

Special Interest Group and Convener: > Executive Assistants Roslyn Shipton, Yarra Valley Water (03) 9872 1100 [email protected] > Corporate Governance Rebecca Hanley, Central Highlands Water (03) 5320 3238 [email protected] > Finance Nicholas Moore, North East Water (03) 5177 4619 [email protected] > Information Technology Venu Annam, Lower Murray Water 0478 752 855 [email protected] > Technical Services Stephen Answerth, Central Highlands Water Robert Murphy, Western Water Stephen: (03) 5320 3351 [email protected] Robert: (03) 9218 5467 [email protected] > Customer Service Rosemary Lowe, Western Water (03) 9218 5496 [email protected] > Energy and Greenhouse Megan Kreutzer, Coliban Water (03) 4408 5451 [email protected] > Human Resources Annette Katiforis, South Gippsland Water 0447 256 266 [email protected] > Communications Jacinta Burke, Wannon Water (03) 5177 4784 [email protected] > Educators Zoe Croft, East Gippsland Water (03) 5140 4452 [email protected] CONFERENCE DINNER Proudly sponsored by Central Highlands Water

Join us for the Conference Dinner:

Date: Thursday 1 March 2018

Time: 6.30pm Pre-dinner drinks and Welcome to Country

Venue: The New York Bakery, Sovereign Hill, 39 Magpie Street, Ballarat Victoria 3350

Dress: After 5 attire

ENTERTAINMENT Gorgi Goglan Our guest is often seen as a regular co-host on Network Ten’s prime time program The Project, alongside Pete Helliar and . has also co-hosted the Logie-Award winning show The Circle alongside , Yumi Stynes and on Network Ten. With a diverse range of experience in media and journalism Gorgi has also worked in musical theatre and education, making her one of the most well-rounded television presenters in the industry. She’s used her musical talents as a classically trained singer to perform at prestigious fundraising events such as the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, the Salvation Army and more. Gorgi also supports music close to home, initiating the inaugural Music on the Mount concert in 2016 to raise money for the Buninyong Primary School music program. ACCOMMODATION

For accommodation bookings, please contact the following hotels direct. Ensure to mention the reservation is for the ‘Institute of Water Administration’ Conference when booking to determine if there are any room allocations still available.

Best Western Ballarat 525 Main Road, Golden Point (next door to the Mercure) Phone: 03 5329 0200 Website: www.ballaratsuites.com.au

Sovereign Park Motor Inn

223 Main Road, Ballarat Central (15 minute walk or a 2 minute car drive) Phone: 03 5331 3955 Website: www.sovpark.com

Sovereign Hill Hotel 39 Magpie Street, Golden Point (17 minute walk or a 3 minute car drive) Phone: 5337 1159 Website: www.sovereignhill.com.au/sovereign-hill-hotel

Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre 613 Main Road, Golden Point (limited availability) Phone: 5327 1200 Website: www.mercure.com/Ballarat CONFERENCE TOUR: Integrated Water Cycle Management Tour – “A case study” Lake Wendouree

Complimentary to the conference program, Central Highlands Water is pleased to host an Integrated Water Cycle Management Tour –“A case study” Lake Wendouree on Thursday 1 March 2018. Lake Wendouree was the site of the 1956 Olympic Games rowing events and 2014 World Rowing Masters Regatta and today is one of Ballarat’s premier recreational-tourist attractions offering rowing, fishing and sailing activities. It is surrounded by a 6.1 km walking – running track and high quality nationally recognised Botanical gardens. During the Millennium Drought of 2000–2010, the Lake (some 220ha in size and at capacity holds 3,300ML of water) was effectively dry during the summer months. Prior to the drought, Central Highlands Water would provide up to 700ML p.a. of water to keep the Lake topped up. During 2006-08 severe Stage 4 water restrictions banned all external water use through the community. The site tour will show how the integration of stormwater (250ML p.a), Class A recycled water (600ML p.a.), rainfall and groundwater has ensured that the lake levels through all climatic conditions can be maintained. This ensures the that Lake and other key community facilities can be relied upon for major tourism events which provide substantial economic boosts to the community. The tour will also take in some of the major strategic growth areas of Ballarat and site tours of the Ballarat North Water Reclamation Plant, Eureka Stadium, local Wetlands and Victoria Park. The tour will be held on Thursday 1 March 2018 over 2 sessions, with a 9am or 1.30pm departure option from the Mercure Ballarat and Central Highlands Water by bus, returning back at 12noon or 4.30pm. Registrations to attend either tour must be online no later than Wednesday 21 February, 2018.

NEXT IWA CONFERENCE

5 – 6 July, 2018

Venue: Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006.

Incorporating the Biggest Ever Laurie Gleeson Dinner with all proceeds to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.