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Annual general meeting (AGM) and Breakout Creek site tour

Stormwater SA held its AGM combined with a visit to the Breakout Creek redevelopment, along the River Torrens, in February.

Breakout Creek has been steadily transformed from an artificial channel into a more natural and healthy river system. The Stage 3 redevelopment area stretches from Tapleys Hill Road to the sea, a total of 1.5 km of river and banks.

Stage 3 has seen the creation of wetlands to capture and clean stormwater from adjacent residential catchments prior to discharge to the river, removal of weeds, planting of more than 215,000 new native plants and creation of habitat for a range of aquatic and terrestrial fauna. The redevelopment has also re-opened areas once fenced off, with new opportunities for people to enjoy trails, picnic areas, viewing decks and art.

The project involved a partnership between Green Adelaide, the City of Charles Sturt, the City of West Torrens, the South Australian Department for Trade and Investment through the Planning and Development Fund, the Australian Government through the Environment Restoration Fund, and SA Water.

The AGM followed at the Beachside Restaurant (5 West Beach Road, West Beach), with drinks and nibbles and drinks. The event was well attended, and Stormwater SA thanked retiring committee members and welcomed the new 2024 committee for what is a big year with the Stormwater SA Excellence Awards as well as other key events.

Inaugural student prizes

On Tuesday 7 May 2024, the University of Adelaide’s School of Architecture and Civil Engineering held its 2023 Student Prize and Awards Ceremony at the National Wine Centre, Gallery Room in Adelaide. Among the awards, was the Stormwater SA Water Resource Systems for Changing Climate Group Prize. Treasurer Michael Di Matteo presented the award to winners Patrick Hugh Doddridge and Mitchell Odegaard, and Somil Boora (absent), who were commended for their exemplary effort on the course’s group project.

Stormwater SA Excellence Awards

The Stormwater SA Excellence Awards 2024 continue the tradition of recognising outstanding achievements in stormwater management and innovation. These awards celebrate projects that demonstrate excellence in planning, infrastructure, research, education, and integrated stormwater design. This year, the awards will be presented during a special event, bringing together industry leaders to highlight advancements and share knowledge. Winners will be announced at the Stormwater, Environment & Technology National Conference 2024 in October 2024.

Get in touch with Stormwater SA at: info@stormwatersa.asn.au

In May, The University of Adelaide’s School of Architecture and Civil Engineering held its 2023 Student Prize and Awards Ceremony at the National Wine Centre, Gallery Room in Adelaide.