In-house training
Detailed design of wetlands (PDF)
Learning objective
Learn how to design successful constructed stormwater wetlands that meet multiple design objectives, including:
- Stormwater runoff pollution reduction
- Long-term function
- Ease of maintenance
- Effective integration with public spaces and other infrastructure
- High-amenity value
Audience
Design engineers and landscape architects (local government and consulting)
Modules
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01 – Introduction 02 – Wetland overview
03 – Design for multiple benefits
04 – Wetland design process
05 – Sizing and design flows
06 – Sediment basins
07 – Macrophyte zone
08 – Planting selection
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09 – Activity 1
10 – Site visit
11 – Structures and flow control
12 – Wetland hydrology
13 – Maintenance and monitoring
14 – Activity 2
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Presenters/trainers
Peter Breen, E2Designlab
Dale Browne, E2Designlab
Core competencies attained
An understanding of:
- the different wetland zones and their function: deep pools; transitions between deep and shallow water; shallow water; temporary inundation areas; and the upper bank that ties the wetland into its surroundings
- vegetation for nutrient removal, bank stability and aesthetics suitable for each zone
- growing medium specifications
- inlet and outlet structures
- opportunities for wetlands to provide greater amenity/ landscape value.
Cost
Price on application
