Welcome to the Gold Coast

Located on the south east Queensland coastline, the beautiful Gold Coast is an enticing business and tourist hub. Crowned by 52 km of white sandy beaches and some of the best surf in Australia, water is at the heart of the Gold Coast lifestyle.

The 2009 Asia Pacific Water and Sewer Systems Modelling Seminar will be held at the world renowned Q1, the world’s tallest residential tower. An icon of the Gold Coast, the Q1 tower offers first class conference facilities overlooking the spectacular Gold Coast coastline.

A compelling and vibrant destination, the Gold Coast offers an exciting events calendar, 5 star accommodation, world class attractions, multi-cultural dining and above all, the relaxed Australian lifestyle experience. Surrounded by contrasting natural beauty and scenery in addition to wondrous man-made attractions, the Gold Coast is truly a unique, world class destination with no shortage of things to do, whether it be peaceful relaxation or fast paced action. 

As Co-Chair of this exciting specialist seminar, I welcome you to Gold Coast and wish you an educational and enjoyable stay.

Adjunct Professor Guillermo Capati
Co-Chair

Learn the latest practices, technologies and solutions in the water and wastewater industries

Potable drinking water and sanitary sewer systems are essential for a healthy and vibrant community.  Proper management of water and wastewater assets plays a critical role in the provision of these vital services. 

The 2009 Asia Pacific Water and Sewer Systems Modelling Seminar will bring together world leaders in water and sewer network modelling, network management and optimisation, and asset management.  Attendees will learn the latest practices, technologies, solutions and regulations in the water/wastewater industries, will network on a global scale and will create valuable relationships with industry peers.

The seminar is highly educational and is specifically designed for water and wastewater utility managers, planning engineers, hydraulic modellers, asset management specialists, engineering consultants and other engineering professionals involved in the water and wastewater industries.

I welcome you to attend this highly educational, important and fun industry event, and am confident that by attending this seminar you will be even better positioned to provide your community with safe drinking water and sanitary sewer systems.

Justin Hanson
Co-Chair