Dam Risks That Need to be Managed

Last Friday we held a very successful workshop on Dam Safety Risk Management with 40 attendees including council staff, NSW Office of Water Representatives, industry associations, State Water and the presenters.

The workshop proved to be a valuable technical exercise and good feedback was received from the attendees. Thanks to Paul Heinrichs, Belinda Fayle, Wayne Beatty, Steve Palmer, Russell Deans and Murray Thompson for their very informative presentations. A copy of all the presentations is now available below.

At the conclusion of the workshop it was resolved that the Water Directorate would establish a Special Interest Dam Subcommittee for those members that have a particular interest in the maintenance and management of dams. Please contact Gary Mitchell if you are keen to be part of this Subcommittee.

It was also resolved that the Executive Committee of the Water Directorate would consider undertaking the task of developing practical Dam Management Guidelines for members at our next meeting in November. Currently a second workshop is being planned for the north coast region and we keep members informed of the proposed date.

Dam Safety Environmental Plans and Training by Paul Heinrichs, Dam Safety Consultant

Suma Park Dam Upgrade by Wayne Beatty, Orange City Council

Legislative Requirements by Paul Heinrichs, Dam Safety Consultant

Dam Safety Inspection System by Steve Palmer, NSW Office of Water

Joint Consultancy for Dam Safety Inspections by Belinda Fayle, Rous Water

Chifley Dam Upgrade and Raising by Russell Deans, Bathurst Regional Council

Underwater Asset Inspections by Murray Thompson, Consultant Port Macquarie-Hastings Council