WATER NEW ZEALAND'S CONFERENCE & EXPO 2016 PROGRAMME

Updated September 30, 2016 2:27 PM

WATER NEW ZEALAND'S CONFERENCE & EXPO 2016 PROGRAMME WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER 2016 7:30

Registration Opens [GRAND HALL]

9:00

Conference Opening & Powhiri [BAY TRUST FORUM]

9.15

Welcome Brent Manning, President Water New Zealand [BAY TRUST FORUM]

9.30

Mayoral Welcome Hon Steve Chadwick JP, Mayor of Rotorua [BAY TRUST FORUM]

9.45

Opening Keynote: Water & Wastewater Sustainability with a Corporate View – Paul Bowen, 2015-2016 President of the Water Environment Federation (WEF) & Coca Cola Global Director of Sustainability Session Chair: Brent Manning [BAY TRUST FORUM]

10:30

Morning Tea [EXPO HALL]

Thought Leadership Session Chair: Ian Garside [BAY TRUST FORUM]

11.00

Politics, Funding, Quality and Service: Squaring the Circle in 3 Waters Delivery Malcolm Alexander, Local Government New Zealand

11.30

What SOLGM found in the 2015 Infrastructure Strategies Raymond Horan, Society of Local Government Managers

12.00

The Auditor-General’s Response to Critical Water Issues Greg Schollum, Office of the Auditor General

12.30

Lunch [EXPO HALL]

Young Professionals Showcase Session Chair: Richard Gramstrup [BREAKOUT ROOM 1] This workshop will inform, encourage and motivate future leaders. Facilitated by the Water New Zealand’s Young Water Professionals Specialist Network the program consists of an introduction by Richard Gamstrup, interactive workshop and networking opportunities.

Digital Water & Modelling

ASTT (Trenchless Technology)

Session Chair: Vicki Koopal [BREAKOUT ROOM 3]

Session Chair: Steve Apeldoorn [SPORTSDROME 1]

Health and Safety Session Chair: Adrian Hynds [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]

Outfalls Session Chair: Steve Hutchison [SPORTSDROME 3]

If You See $iD … Tell Him! Holger Zipfel

Keynote: Water Information – A Thirst for Insight, Igniting Innovation Graham Hawke, Bureau of Metrology

Latest Developments Increase the Capabilities of Spiral Wound Liners John Monro

Hastings Wastewater Outfall System – Maximum Life vs. Minimum Spend Wayne Hodson

A Seismic Shift in Design – Embedding Safety, Resilience and Value into PostEarthquake Designs Ian Macbeth

Inflow and Infiltration Assessments – Easy to Get It Wrong Jan Heijs

Design of Continuous Filament Wound GRP Pipe for use in Micro-Tunnelling Applications Mark Robinson

Risk vs. Cost - Protecting Hutt City Council’s Vital Wastewater River Crossing Grant Shearer

Health and Safety – From Paperwork to Practice Becky Macdonald

The Importance of Maintaining ‘Live’ Strategic Wastewater Planning Models – A 3rd Generation Model Richard Pullar

Optimising Trenchless Technology Procurement Blair Telfer

Wastewater Outfalls – International Perspectives Relative to New Zealand Jim Bradley

Electronic Poster Presentations [GRAND HALL]

Thought Leadership Session Chair: Vijesh Chandra [BAY TRUST FORUM]

General Water Treatment Session Chair: Iain Rabbits [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]

Asset Management

Digital Water

Session Chair: Rob Blakemore [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]

Session Chair: Samuel Clive [BREAKOUT ROOM 3]

Natural Environment / Resource Management

IWA/Science Session Chair: Daniel Gapes [SPORTSDROME 3]

Session Chair: Maria Utting [SPORTSDROME 1]

2.00

Future Water Security and Alternative Financing Models for Water Infrastructure – An Australian Perspective Jonathan McKeown, Australian Water Association

Hamilton’s Low River Contingency – Keeping the Flow When the River Goes Low Andrew Parsons

Earthquake Effects on the Kaiapoi to Rangiora PVC-U Pressure Pipelines John Black

Scada & Cyberspace - How Safe Are We? Jim Shaw

Developments in Survey Technology and Its Application to Freshwater Environments Declan Stubbing & James Van Der Pauw

Low Cost Sustainable Pathogen Removal in Wastewater Louise Weaver

2.30

Innovation and collaboration in the Waikato region Tracey May, Waikato Regional Council

Reworking the Old to Provide the New - The Richmond Water Treatment Plant Jonathan Krause

Boundary Backflow Code of Practice : Pathway to Excellence Kevin Healy

Automate As - Built Processing – It’s About Time! Scott Ferguson

First Flush TSS and Heavy Metals from Urban Carparks Under a Low Intensity Rainfall Climate Salina Poudya

Enhancing the Microbial Removal of Organic Micropollutants in Wastewater Treatment Processes Octavio Perez-Garcia & Amrita Bains

3.00

The Waikato CCO Journey David Hall, Tim Harty & Blair Bowcott

Costs And Benefits Of Drinking-Water Fluoridation Andrew Watson & Matt Poynton

National Drinking-water Database Project Update Tracy Clode & Scott Rostron

Asset Data Visualisation Helen Ramsey

Characterisation Of Natural Organic Matter (Nom) In Litter Leachate From Drinking Water Catchments Dana Gardner

Nitrous Oxide And Microbial Speciation: A Metagenomic Survey Of New Zealand Wastewater Treatment Plants Cody Mankelow

3.30

Afternoon Tea [EXPO HALL] Digital Water AGM [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]

Thought Leadership

Asset Management

Session Chair: David Simpson [BAY TRUST FORUM]

Session Chair: Andrew Watson [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]

Water Service Management Session Chair: Ulrich Glasner [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]

Digital Water Session Chair: Corel - Lee Ertel [BREAKOUT ROOM 3]

General Water Treatment

IWA/Science Session Chair: Steve Couper [SPORTSDROME 3]

Session Chair: Mark Christison [SPORTSDROME 1]

4.00

Working with Communities to Deliver Large Pipeline Construction Projects David Moore, Watercare

Sustainable Engineering - Lowering Our Carbon Footprint Andrew Springer

Maximising Revenue for Meter Replacement Strategies Jivir Viyakesparan

Implementation of Intelligent Water Network Solutions – Experiences from Australia Eric Skowron

Enhanced-performance membrane-based water treatment systems Gohar Gholamibozanjani

Effective properties of coral beach sand as a filter medium in effluent drainage fields (Kiribati) Bronwyn Humphries

4.30

Te Auaunga Awa: A Flood Management Project Led by the Community, and Guided by Social Outcomes Amy Donovan, Auckland Council & Tom Mansell, Auckland Council Healthy Waterways

Investing in People Asset; The Aging Water Industry Richard Gramstrup, Maria Utting, Fiona Myles & Matt Ewen

How Does New Zealand Embrace and Maximise the Benefits of Product-Based Delivery? Raj Valabh & Mark Enzer

The Future of Water Modelling Dan Stevens & Emily Stevens

Leachate Treatment Using Vibratory Reverse Osmosis Steven Ridgway

Water Quality in Rainwater & Greywater Systems: Preliminary Results Lee Bint & Alma Siggins

5.00

Solomon Water: A Long Road to Excellence, but You Have to Start Somewhere… Ian Gooden & Scravin Tongi

GRP Pipe Products for use in Irrigation Projects Mark Robinson

ANSI B31.3? It’s Only a Two Inch Pipe! Iain Rabbitts

Modelling the Performance of Water Treatment Plants Using Artificial Neural Networks – A Literature Review Ivan Ottenheijm

Blending and Slow Sand Filtration at Little River WTP Mike Yarrall & Mike Bourke

IWA/Science AGM

5.30

ProjectMax Welcome Reception [EXPO HALL]

7.30

Jeff Booth Consulting Ltd Modelling Dinner [THE TEAROOM, BLUE BATHS]

7.30

Applied Instruments Operations Dinner [PRINCES GATE BOUTIQUE HOTEL]

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8.30

Thursday Keynote: Ed Timings, Juggler Health, Motivation Guru, dynamic presenter on health and well-being Session Chair: Martin Smith [BAY TRUST FORUM]

9.15

Thursday Keynote: Observations of the Water Industry – Raveen Jaduram, Watercare Session Chair: Martin Smith [BAY TRUST FORUM]

10.00


10.30

Thought Leadership

Water Services Managers

Water Service Management

Session Chair: Clive Rundle [BAY TRUST FORUM]

Session Chair: Lorraine Kendrick [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]

Session Chair: Dan Stevens [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]

The National Policy Statement For Freshwater Management and the 3 Waters Sector Fiona Myles

The Winding Journey in Getting A Resource Consent Coral-Lee Ertel

Asset Management

Suez Perspective on Water Utility Development Trends David Lamy, Water CEO Suez Australia and NZ

11:30

Why We Need Standard Metadata and Consistent Operational Performance Measures Bruce Robertson, Morrison Low & Luke Meys, Opus

12.00

Hon Nick Smith, Minister for the Environment

12:30

Lunch [EXPO HALL]

Thought Leadership Session Chair: Helen Atkins [BAY TRUST FORUM]

Facilitating the Collection of Field Based Asset Information Barry Sarjeant Project Shotover Lane Vermaas Early Detection – What Does It Provide Su Young Ko ‘Spanning The Mighty Waikato River” – Wastewater Pipe Bridge Upgrade Robin Walker & Bilyana Podrumac

Biosolids

2:00

So Much Happening with Legislation and Reforms in Our Water Sector: Will it Achieve Excellence? Jim Bradley

Optimising Sludge Dewatering - Benefits from Shared Water Services Steve Hutchison

2:30

Rights and Interests in Water: How Might Government Decisions Affect Water Suppliers? Jim Graham

Bio-removal of pharmaceuticals using aerobic granulation Camila Mery

3.00

Afternoon Tea [EXPO HALL]

Thought Leadership

Session Chair: Hugh Blake-Manson [BAY TRUST FORUM]

Water Treatment

Session Chair: Robin Walker [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]

Session Chair: Nick Berry [SPORTSDROME 2]

Operations Session Chair: Martyn Simpson [SPORTSDROME 3]

Upgrading Waste Stabilisation Ponds: Reviewing the Options Hugh Ratsey

Trying to Save Costs? Use Concrete Canvas and ‘Just Add Water’ Roselle O’Brien

Post Disaster Operating and Renewal Costs - An Untold Story Mark Christison

Making Better Decisions: Calculating the Benefits of Stormwater Infrastructure David Cobby

Dg43b - A Pain in the Asset Jeremy Boxall & Hugh Blake-Manson

Case Study of ACTi-Mag and How it Can Improve Biogas Quality and Quantity on an Anaerobic Cogeneration Plant Michael Romer

Crumble Manhole Pie Meets Its Match Kelvin Hill & Warwick Robbins

Human Contact with Recreational or Drinking Water – What Do We Know? Peter Cressey

Wellington Region Reservoir Seismic Upgrade Standards Keith Woolley

Improving Resilience Through Innovative Watermain & Drainage Rehabilitation Techniques Leigh John

Developing a Composite Storage Tank; For Water and Waste Treatment Shane Carter

SBR Retrofit After Midwinter Liner Rupture Craig Mountfort

Scada’s Role in Getting the Drinking Water Standards There! Jan Le Roux

Evaluating the Effects on the Tamar River From Discharges From the Launceston Combined Drainage System Kirsty Johns

A Holistic Approach to Condition Assessment of Pressure Water Mains David Brady

Don’t Poo Poo That Simple Pond System! Derrick Railton

ICT Shared Services Across the Wellington Region Learnings from a Water Management Services Organisation Chris Mathews

Customer Service Workshop

Two case studies in customer service from two difference organisation followed by a forum on the customer experience

Sustainable Development: How Do We Measure It? Part 2 Focussing on the Cultural Pillar Julia Lovrich

Session Chair: Jeff Pace [SPORTSDROME 1] The Eastern Interceptor Project: Rehabilitating a Large Critical Wastewater Asset in Operational Service Oliver Smith

Session Chair: Kelvin Hill [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]

Water Management – Are We an Ocean or Multitude of Drops? Jo Bryan

Wastewater Treatment

Watercare’s Comprehensive Wastewater Network Discharge Permit – Wastewater Network Strategy Nicola Haszard

Session Chair: Martin Mould [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]

1:30

ASTT (Trenchless Technology)

Failing the DrinkingWater Standards Insights from the Annual Survey Chris Nokes

AC Pipe Breaks Dylan Stjuit

11.00

Session Chair: Marie McIntyre [BREAKOUT ROOM 3]

Putting the Customer First in a Technical Environment Tim Harty Customer Service Workshop Mathew Telfer

Environmental Solutions Session Chair: Fiona Myles [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]

Asset Management

Growth

Session Chair: Andrew Venmore [BREAKOUT ROOM 3]

Session Chair: Andy Wells [SPORTSDROME 1]

Wastewater Treatment Session Chair: Ash Deshpande [SPORTSDROME 2]

Operations Session Chair: David Simpson [SPORTSDROME 3]

Opportunities for Renewable Energy in the New Zealand Water Sector Harshal Patel

Urban Intensification - The Wastewater Implications Brayden Barnett

Community Engagement and Technical Collaboration Leads to a Greatly Improved Wastewater Service for Whangarei Steve Couper & Andrew Carvell

Challenges and Innovations in Dairy Factory Wastewater Treatment Jess Daly & Bram Beuger

The Challenges of Designing Wet Services in the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park Michelle Knappstein & Costas Chryssafis

A Successful Long Term Strategy for Wastewater Infrastructure Planning and Consenting Sarah Sunich

High Voltage Infrastructure Replacements in the New Zealand Water Sector Kevin Friesen

TCC: Improving the Management of Three Waters Networks Ryan MacVeigh

The Orewa West Wastewater Project: An Innovative and Cost Effective Solution Pieter de Klerk

Pathways to Water Resource Sustainability Using Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) Michael Goff

Timaru Wastewater Ponds and Wetlands – Balancing the Costs and Benefits Graeme Jenner & Humphrey Archer

Intelligent Water Networks – The Emergence of Operational Modelling and Real Time Decision Support Tools Patrick Bonk

Asset Management

Water New Zealand Projects Update


Session Chair: Lesley Smith [SPORTSDROME 1]

Session Chair: Andrew Springer [SPORTSDROME 2]

Session Chair: Judy Blakemore [BREAKOUT ROOM 3]

Innovations Session Chair: Andrew van Bussel [SPORTSDROME 3]

3.30

We Can’t Improve Water Quality Everywhere, or Can We? Sharon Dines, Boffa Miskell

Wanaka Drinking Water ACTIFLO Trial - Algae Removal in Oligotrophic Lake Water Jekabs Rozitis

Uncovering the Influence of Climate on Water Demands Christine McCormack

Transforming Victoria Street – Working Together to Tackle Utility Design and Urban Complexity Paul Clune

Biosolids Project Update Nick Walmsley

Design Build Operate – The Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme – Lessons Learnt Robin Johnson & Terry Roche

Water in 2067 - What it May Look Like? Ian Ho and Simon Warren

4.00

International Moves on Accuracy Testing of Flood Models Alastair Barnett, HYDRA Software Ltd

Changing Horses Midstream: The Dollars and Sense of the Waiohine WTP Upgrade Jim Graham

Are rainwater tanks a viable water supply option for Auckland? For your city? Roseline Klein

Clean Water for All Overcoming Adversity to Satisfy Customers and Return a Profit William Oldham

Pipe Inspection Manual Update Steve Apeldoorn

Controlling Midge Nuisance at Mangere - Lessons from the Last 10 Years Christopher Garton

Procurement Strategies – One Size Fits All? Anita Simpson

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Session Chair: Colin Crampton [BAY TRUST FORUM]

Water Treatment

Session Chair: Robin Walker [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]

Environmental Solutions Session Chair: Fiona Myles [BREAKOUT ROOM 2]

4.30

Smart Infrastructure and the Water Sector Mark Enzer, Mott MacDonald

5.00

Water New Zealand’s AGM [BREAKOUT ROOM 1]

7.30

Hawkins Conference Dinner & Awards [BAY TRUST FORUM]

Balance Tank Bypass Pumping System at the Richmond Water Treatment Plant Angus Buxton

Asset Management

Floating Wetlands – Nature Improved – An End User’s Experience Adam Twose & Fiona Pratt

Session Chair: Judy Blakemore [BREAKOUT ROOM 3] Operational and Strategic Planning for a Dynamic Water Supply System Shailesh Kumar Singh & Geoff Williams

Water New Zealand Projects Update


Session Chair: Lesley Smith [SPORTSDROME 1]

Session Chair: Andrew Springer [SPORTSDROME 2]

Pipeline Renewals Guideline Greg Preston

Minimising Nutrient Loss - Where Best to Tweak Jack Feltham

FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER 2016 8.30


9.00

Friday Opening Keynote: Smarter. Faster. Better. Cheaper: Email and Technology Quick Tips – Debbie Mayo-Smith, Internationally renowned speaker on aspects of personal development Session Chair: John Pfahlert

[BAY TRUST FORUM]

9.45

Friday Speaker: The Future of Infrastructure - Dr Lester Levy, Chairman of Auckland Transport and the Auckland and Waitemata District Health Boards Session Chair: John Pfahlert [BAY TRUST FORUM]

10.30


11.00

Panel Session: Issues Arising from the Havelock North Water Contamination Outbreak – and the Way Forward Session Chair: Te Radar [BAY TRUST FORUM]

12.00

Conference Close – Dukessa Blackburn-Huettner, Incoming President Water New Zealand [BAY TRUST FORUM]

Exhibition Visitors’ Morning [EXPO HALL]

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Innovations Session Chair: Andrew van Bussel [SPORTSDROME 3] Prisons, Planting and Flood Protection David Hogg