| About the SIAQ
The Stormwater Industry Association (SIA) is the
lead agency promoting effective stormwater management in Australia
through education, training and awareness programs. It aims to promote
advancement in the knowledge of the resource value of stormwater,
while ensuring the maintenance, enhancement and effective management
of our waterways.
The impact of stormwater on the ecological health
and sustainability of our waterways is being increasingly recognised
by the general public. As a consequence, the stormwater industry
is faced with the challenge of providing infrastructure which meets
the traditional aims of public safety and convenience, whilst enhancing
the environment or at least limiting any adverse impacts.
The future will require the industry to maintain
an ongoing innovative approach to the management of stormwater,
looking beyond current and traditional solutions. Stormwater managers
will be involved in developing integrated approaches to planning
and development to not only meet council and government needs and
regulations, but to meet the expectations of an informed community.
The Stormwater Industry Association, through its
diverse membership, is at the forefront of these changes and innovations.
The Association provides members with the opportunity to advance
their knowledge and skills in the wide range of issues impacting
on stormwater and its relationship with people.
SIA Objectives
SIA Queensland aims to be the leading association for the advancement
of stormwater management and the dissemination of knowledge and
information on stormwater issues.
SIA Queensland’s objectives are to be:
- a credible source of information on stormwater issues;
- the spokesperson for the industry; and
- a provider of accredited training.
What the SIA Does
The SIA’s range of activities includes:
- promoting the industry’s profile through an active,
but targeted public relations effort;
- marketing stormwater management as an industry;
- conducting pertinent and informative seminars, exhibitions,
conferences, courses and workshops for members and other interested
parties;
- providing networking opportunities for industry members through
regular meetings and forums;
- maintaining an industry database;
- encouraging product development and standardisation;
- establishing and maintaining a dialogue with all levels of
government; and
- preparing or contributing to guidelines and standards.
Key Issues
Some issues, which are linked to stormwater management, include:
- Protection and conservation of water quality in receiving
waters;
- Stormwater harvesting and re-cycling and sustainable use of
water resources;
- Community amenity and continuity of services in light of current
climate change;
- Stormwater quality management plans and riverine protection;
- Local government Priority Infrastructure Plans and Infrastructure
Charges Plans; and
- Floodplain management / master drainage planning and Water
Sensitive Urban Design.
Who Can Join
The SIA is an organisation of professionals from all sections of
the stormwater industry, including those studying, regulating, designing,
supplying components, building and operating systems. Members come
from:
- local and state government bodies;
- consultants;
- contractors and construction supervisors;
- materials and equipment suppliers, including pipe manufacturers
and makers and installers of monitoring equipment;
- educators and researchers; and
- planners and other professionals who liaise and interact with
drainage systems operators.
The objective of a membership with the widest representation
is to ensure an integrated approach which has taken into account
the sensitivities and imperatives of all sections of the industry.
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