Curriculum Vitae Name: Ronald Keith GUPPY Address: 4/31 Movilla Street Ferny Grove, Qld, 4055 Telephone: (07) 3224 7215 (business hours) (07) 3851 1416 (after hours) Date of Birth: 30 January Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 1977 University of Queensland Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (Registration Number 5119) Employment History 2009 to present Project Manager, Dam Safety Department of Environment and Resource Management Brisbane, Queensland Conduct safety condition audits at dam to assess the dam safety management practices of the dam owner and their regulatory compliance. Review dam safety aspects of proposals for construction of dams and recommend conditions for the safe construction, operation and maintenance of the dam. Decide on acceptance of failure impact assessments for determining whether dams are referable Prepare safety conditions for referable dams Conduct training courses in dam safety surveillance for dam owners and operators Act as state representative on the national committee setting the curriculum for national dam safety surveillance operator training Departmental liaison officer for stages of Ross River Upgrade Project where subsidy of almost $M80 was paid Represent department on committee preparing guidelines on construction of ponds for use in aquaculture operations. Contribute to the development of guidelines including for failure impact assessment and dam safety management for use in the regulation of dam safety. Review and provide recommendations for the update of flood mitigation manuals Give presentations on referable dam issues such as failure impact assessment, emergency action planning and causes of dam failure to Investigate and report on dam safety incidents and possible remedial actions Provide engineering advice to Dam Safety (Farm Dams) group on assessment of the population at risk for farm dams 1998 to 2009 Principal Engineer, Dam Safety Department of Natural Resources and Water Brisbane, Queensland As per above for Project Manager, Department of Environment and Resource Management 1997 to 1998 Senior Engineer, Dam Safety Department of Natural Resources and Water Mackay, Queensland Provide dam safety advice and oversight the regulation of referable dams throughout the northern part of Queensland Advise dam owners on practices to be followed in the management of referable dams Review proposals for the construction of referable dams and negotiate variations with the dam owners and/or engineering consultants so that dam safety requirements are met. Investigate dam safety incidents and recommended remedial actions 1992 to 1997 Engineer, Dam Safety Department of Natural Resources and Water Brisbane, Queensland Conduct comprehensive surveillance inspections of departmental dams including Fred Haigh and Wuruma Dam Undertake dam break analyses for dams, including Ibis Dam at Irvinebank, to determine need for dam safety regulation. Review referable dam proposals and provide recommendations regarding dam safety for the licensing of referable dams, particularly those involving mining operations and hazardous waste containment. Prepare and deliver training courses in dam safety management to dam owners and departmental regulatory staff 1990 to 1992 Engineer, Surface Water Assessment Queensland Water Resources Commission Brisbane, Queensland Undertake hydrologic modelling including flood studies and yield studies for dams. Undertake hydraulic modelling of floodplain at Rosevale for assessment of flood mitigation proposals. 1989 to 1990 Engineer, Safety and Technology Branch Department of Mines Cairns, Queensland Provide recommendations to mining inspectors on all issues concerning construction and operation dams, especially tailings dams, and water and tailings management on mine sites particularly concerning the containment of hazardous substances. Provide recommendations on rehabilitation works necessary at abandoned mine sites 1983 to 1989 Engineer, Central Regional Queensland Water Resources Commission Rockhampton, Queensland Design of works including pump stations, culverts, siphons, flumes and measuring weirs for use in irrigation schemes Manage the construction and refurbishment of works, including pump stations, culverts, siphons flumes and weirs associated with irrigation schemes Review the operational performance of the irrigation areas at Theodore. Act as government representative on Palmgrove, Benleith and Washpool Water Boards Supervise the construction of the water treatment plant for Theodore Prepare preliminary designs for water supply schemes for potential Water Board Areas Provide recommendations on waterworks licensing matters, including dam construction and tailings management 1980 to 1983 Engineer, Groundwater Branch Irrigation and Water Supply Commission Brisbane, Queensland Model groundwater behaviour within groundwater use areas to determine the available resource and sustainable yield. 1979 Engineer, Farm Water Supplies Branch Irrigation and Water Supply Commission Brisbane, Queensland Investigate and design farm water supply storages and irrigation schemes 1978 Engineer, Project Planning Branch Irrigation and Water Supply Commission Brisbane, Queensland Preliminary investigation of proposals for large water supply storages and schemes MANUAL OF OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES FOR Comment [r1]: While it is to be a Flood Mitigation Manual, FLOOD MITIGATION there is no aim of flood mitigation. Why not go back to Flood Releases. AT NORTH PINE DAM Revision 5 February 2010 Manual of Operational Procedures for Flood Mitigation at North Pine Dam Revision No. Date Amendment Details 0 10 December 1986 Original Issue 1 6 October 1992 Complete revision and re-issue 2 13 November 1997 Complete revision and re-issue 3 26 July 2002 Complete revision and re-issue 4 5 September 2007 Complete revision and re-issue 5 November 2009 Complete revision and re-issue Revision No: 5 Date: February 2010 Manual of Operational Procedures for Flood Mitigation at North Pine Dam TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................1 1.1 Preface ........................................................................................................................1 1.2 Meaning of Terms........................................................................................................1 1.3 Purpose of Manual......................................................................................................3 1.4 Legal Authority............................................................................................................3 1.5 Application and Effect.................................................................................................3 1.6 Date of Effect...............................................................................................................3 1.7 Observance Manual ....................................................................................................3 1.8 Provision to Variation of Manual ...............................................................................3 1.9 Distribution of Manual................................................................................................4 2 Direction of Operations....................................................................................................5 2.1 Statutory Operation.....................................................................................................5 2.2 Operational Arrangements..........................................................................................5 2.3 Designation and Responsibilities of Senior Flood Operations Engineer ...................5 2.4 Designation and Responsibilities of Flood Operations Engineer...............................6 2.5 Qualification and Experience of Engineers ................................................................6 2.6 Schedule of Authorities................................................................................................7 2.7 Training.......................................................................................................................7 2.8 Reasonable Discretion ................................................................................................7 2.9 Report..........................................................................................................................8 3 Flood Mitigation Objectives ............................................................................................9 3.1 General........................................................................................................................9 3.2 Structural Safety of Dam.............................................................................................9 3.3 Minimise disruption to Downstream Populations.....................................................10 3.4 Retain the Storage at Full Supply Level at the Conclusion of the Flood Event........10 3.5 Minimising Impacts to Riparian Flora and Fauna ...................................................10 4 Flood Classification ........................................................................................................11 5 Flood Monitoring and Forecasting System ..................................................................12 5.1 General......................................................................................................................12 5.2 Operation ..................................................................................................................12