Brisbane River
As an introduction to the science of water module of the course, students participated in a one-day trip by bus and boat on the Brisbane River, beginning at Wivenhoe Dam and ending up in the city.
Students visited the primary water supply dam for the Brisbane city - Wivenhoe Dam and heard a presentation on the technical data, flood mitigation and hydro-electric power.
After the morning tea and a presentation from the management of the Wivenhoe Dam, students boarded the bus and visited the sites in the area.
Students also had an opportunity to examine the area erosion management sites and interact with the staff from the primary water service provider in the South East Queenslad - the SEQ Water.
Lunch was provided at the Seventeen Mile Rocks park. Once mainly farming land and home to Queensland Cement and Lime, the suburb is these days probably best known for Brisbane City Council’s Rocks Riverside Park in Counihan Road.
Students looked at water-sensitive urban design and initiatives for retrofitting industrial or drainage sites as parks and other green areas.
After the presentation, students travelled to Bowies Flat Wetland where they visited a wetland constructed by the Brisbane City Council in the existing two ha park area.
Students visited the park and heard about the enhanced recreational amenity, which was a key element of project.
Students travelled back to Brisbane in a CityCat, where they viewed stormwater infrastructure, drains and harbour activity.
