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Recent climate change updates to Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) have fundamentally altered how Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) is estimated—directly impacting the design of dams, spillways, and other critical infrastructure. Understanding these changes is essential for engineers, planners, and modellers involved in extreme event hydrology.

This 2-hour premium webinar will provide practical guidance and real-world case studies on developing PMP estimates using the latest ARR climate recommendations. You’ll gain insights into the revised Generalised Tropical Storm Method (GTSMR), the Generalised Southeast Australia Method (GSAM), and the Generalised Short-Duration Method (GSDM), including how to transition between methods and account for new climate projections.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of critical updates in PMP estimation and climate resilience. Secure your spot today and gain the insights needed to adapt to Australia’s evolving hydrological challenges.

Details

Date	Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Time	10:00am (Australia/Sydney; find your local time)
Format	2-hours + material & resources
Cost	AUD$99 (INC GST)
Code	PW-25-14
Tags	ARR / Climate Adaptation

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Presenters

Tim Rhodes

SMEC Australia

Tim Rhodes is a water resources engineer affiliated with SMEC Australia, boasting a wealth of expertise accumulated over 25 years. His specialization encompasses hydrological analysis, water resources... 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

What You’ll Learn

Attendees will:

Master PMP Estimation Techniques – Learn how to apply the latest ARR methodologies for PMP calculations, including spatial and temporal distributions.
Address Climate Change Impacts – Understand how recent updates influence PMP magnitudes and affect infrastructure design, dam failure studies, and risk assessments.
Real-World Case Studies – See how PMP estimation is applied across different regions of Australia, with examples of envelope curves and design considerations.
Link PMP to Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) Modelling – Gain insights into using PMP estimates in extreme flood event modelling.
Practical Insights from Industry Experts – Engage with leading hydrologists and engineers who will provide actionable strategies and expert guidance.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is essential for:

Engineers and Hydrologists involved in extreme rainfall and flood modelling
Dam Owners and Operators responsible for infrastructure resilience
Planners and Risk Managers working on climate-adaptive infrastructure
Government and Regulatory Professionals overseeing water safety standards

Format

Ability to ask questions to the presenters during the live event.
Receive 30 days of unlimited access to the webinar recordings and resources via the AWS learning platform.
Pre-and-post-webinar materials to go through via the AWS learning platform.

Recommended Knowledge

This webinar serves as an ideal lead-in to ARR Course #6: Extreme Events, a comprehensive training on extreme rainfall, PMP/PMF estimation, and flood modelling. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into PMP and PMF assessments, this course will expand on the principles introduced in this session.

Learn more about ARR Course #6 On-demand: ARR Extreme Events Course

Completion Certificate

Attendees earn CPD hours/points (i.e. with Engineers Australia) for at least 2 hours.
On completion of the course attendees will be issued with a Certificate of Participation.

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