Introduction to Flood Risk Management - Webinar

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This webinar will introduce the core principles of floodplain risk management – that is, reducing the risks of flooding to life and property. Presenters Adam Berry (Synergy Solution) and Catherine Walker (WMS Engineering) will introduce three key methods by which flood risk can be managed:

Modifying flood behaviour through structural works (such as levees, basins, pipe upgrades and channel modifications);
Improving how communities prepare for, respond to and recover from flooding and a brief introduction to the Total Flood Warning System concept;
Sensible decision making for land use planning and development controls that reflect the flood risk in the region (without unnecessarily prohibiting or obstructing suitable development).

This webinar recognises that flood-prone land is a valuable resource, and explores the ways in which communities can safely live, work and enjoy these areas by better understanding the risks and planning well for the next flood event.

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Date	Wednesday, 13 August 2025
Time	10:00am (Australia/Sydney; find your local time)
Format	1 hour webinar
Cost	Free
Contact	training@awschool.com.au
Resources	Webcasts and other documents will be available here
Tags	Model to Management / Water Planning / Risk Management

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Presenters

Adam Berry

Synergy Solutions

Adam started his career in local government as a civil design/cadet engineer working across stormwater and road infrastructure projects getting a taste for the basics. Then moving into managing a Coun... Read more

Catherine Walker

WMS Engineering

Catherine Walker is a Director at WMS Engineering with 10 years’ experience in floodplain risk management. Catherine is passionate about developing collaborative relationships between consultants, ... Read more

Panel Members

Krey Price

International Water Training Institute

Educated at the University of California at Berkeley, Krey is a civil engineer and project manager with international experience in water resources. He is engaged in computational modelling, engineeri... Read more

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