Sydney Water Information Seminar
This Industry Seminar attracted over 120 participants.
Download copies of the speaker's presentations below (PDF format).
Presenters
Mr Warwick Watkins, Director General, NSW Department of Lands
The importance of water information to national water reform
Warwick_Watkins_Syd_Industry_Seminar_Nov_2007.pdf
Dr Rob Vertessy, Deputy Director (Water), Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology's new role and responsibilities as set out under the
new Commonwealth Water Act 2007
Rob_Vertessy_Syd_Industry_Seminar_Nov_2007.pdf
Mr Paul Pendlebury, Director, Water Systems, NSW Department of
Water and Energy
The contribution of improved water information to the management of water
resources in New South Wales
Paul_Pendlebury_Syd_Industry_Seminar_Nov_2007.pdf
The seminar will be chaired by
Mr Barry Hanstrum, NSW Regional Director, Bureau of Meteorology.
Venue
Central Room
Level 2
Mercure Hotel
818-820 George St
Sydney
Refreshments will be provided during a break after the second speaker.
Who should attend?
All professionals involved in water resource policy, planning and management.
To assist us with catering, please RSVP to a.safich@bom.gov.au There is no charge for attending this seminar.
This Water Information Industry Seminar is part of a series targeting water industry professionals around Australia.
Getting there
By car:
From the city, travel down George Street and look for the sign to Parramatta- Liverpool-Broadway. Turn right. Just past Railway Square, turn left into Little Regent St. The entrance to the Mercure Hotel's underground parking is in Little Regent St. Flat rate of $22 per day or $15 for up to 3 hours.
By bus
The hotel is located opposite Railway Square, a major bus interchange serviced by buses from Newtown, Canterbury, Burwood and Northern Beaches.
By train
The Mercure Hotel is adjacent to Sydney Central Station. Exit the platform on the southern end (i.e. away from the CBD) towards the Devonshire Street tunnel. Turn right at the tunnel and walk towards the University of Technology Sydney. The tunnel opens up at the Henry Deane Plaza, walk into the next section of the tunnel for about 50 metres and turn left at the escalators to the bus interchange. The venue is opposite the bus interchange.
The Central Room is located on the second floor, and is accessible either by stairs or lift. Enter through the Hotel's main entrance and follow the signs in the foyer to the Central Room.
Exciting new opportunities in water
Over the next two years the Bureau will recruit 120 new staff to fulfil our new expanded water information role, providing exciting career opportunities for hydrologists, modellers and ICT professionals. To register your interest in future positions, email waterjobs@bom.gov.auFurther information
For further information pleasecontact Atliana Safich on
Tel: 03 9669 4988
Email: a.safich@bom.gov.au
