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Bioretention 101: Stormwater Victoria 2025 Pre-Conference Workshop

Monday 2nd Jun 2025

Wangaratta Performing Arts and Convention Centre
33-37 Ford St, Wangaratta, 3677

This full-day training is hosted by Stormwater Victoria as part of the pre-conference program for the 2025 Stormwater Victoria Conference in Wangaratta. There are limited spots available, so get in quick and register now using the conference website.

Bioretention 101

This special-offer Clearwater training is designed to provide participants with a holistic understanding of key considerations to successfully design, construct and maintain bioretention assets.  The course synthesises content from Clearwater’s Construction Hold Points training and Maintenance of WSUD Assets Training with new biofiltration design content to address and build understanding across the full lifecycle of biofiltration assets.

Learning outcomes

By attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Articulate the basic concepts of bioretention systems – why we’re building them, their function and key components, how they support water sensitive urban design and broader benefits
  • Understand principles for designing bioretention systems – key success factors, challenges, and corresponding design solution approaches
  • Understand common WSUD construction issues and how to avoid or mitigate them
  • Better understand maintenance needs and how good design influences long-term outcomes.

Audience

Anyone responsible for the planning, design, construction or maintenance of bioretention systems. Early career professionals – including engineers, urban designers, landscape architects, environmental specialists and asset managers – may find the workshop particularly useful to gain insights into the end-to-end process to improve asset planning and design.

Fees

Stormwater VIC and Partner Member: $675 

Non Member: $775 

Registrations

For more details and to register for the event, visit the Stormwater Victoria conference website. Places are limited, so make sure you don't miss out.  

Enquiries

p: 02 9744 5252
e: registration@gemsevents.com.au