The volunteers that form the committee of Stormwater SA for 2024/25 are:
Andrew King Chairperson |
Andrew has been on the committee of Stormwater South Australia for numerous years and has held the position of South Australian Chair for the last few years. Through a combination of his involvement and passion in advancing best practice stormwater management, experience in design and implementation, and representation of local government and Stormwater South Australia, Andrew has been invited to be part of numerous steering and reference groups for stormwater related projects and investigations for various stakeholders. He has also presented on stormwater matter in several varying sectors of the water and related industries, again for various stakeholders.
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Kate Vugts Vice Chairperson |
Kate is a Civil Engineer working for Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec. She graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and has since worked as a design engineer on various water management, WSUD, and civil infrastructure projects. |
Michael Di Matteo Treasurer |
Michael is a Senior Water Resources Engineer with KBR experienced in the stormwater management field including stormwater management planning, water quality assessment, stormwater quality improvement system modelling, stormwater harvesting, and multiple criteria trade-off analysis and decision support. Michael received a PhD in artificial intelligence applications for integrated urban water management from the University of Adelaide and is actively involved in research and promoting urban environment Smart Cities initiatives. Michael has held the role of Treasurer since 2022. |
David Trebilcock Secretary
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David works for the City of Tea Tree Gully, where he is responsible for water resource planning. Previously he led the Stormwater Management Authority. He has held senior state government roles in water policy, water monitoring, asset management and emergency management, and led the implementation of the State Emergency Service’s flood intelligence system David’s interests include integrated urban water management and improving flood resilience of communities. |
Harsha Sapdhare
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Harsha is a water and environmental engineer experienced in field monitoring, hydraulic modelling, water quality and environmental impact assessment. She is working as a Research and Development Manager at Space Down Under. Harsha obtained her PhD in economic and environmental impact assessment of kerb side infiltration systems from the University of South Australia. Harsha’s research interest is in the investigation of cost-effectiveness and environmental impacts of infiltration systems and other green infrastructure or WSUD tools. |
Dom Mileto |
Dom has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Australia and works for Geofabrics in Adelaide as the Branch Manager for SA and NT. His role involves application engineering and geosynthetics sales into the civil and water space, including stormwater. Dom is keen to provide solutions to the stormwater industry that optimise design, total lifecycle cost and constructability.
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Rob de Nys |
Rob has been involved in the Stormwater industry for over 20 years through his previous employment at Rocla. His extensive experience includes Water Quality products, conduits (RCP, RCBC, SRHDPE) storage, re-use, sewer and CWMS throughout SA. His experience extends to industry organisations including CCF and local government associations. Rob recently joined Ocean Protect – a company focused on Water Quality. Rob has an Advanced Diploma in Business and a Diploma in Environmental Technology. Having Children, he is passionate about improving environmental outcomes – by encouraging “best practice” – both at home and in the broader community. Prior to the Stormwater Industry, Rob was involved in the Wine & Real Estate Industries in Regional SA.
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Jude Nirmalaraja
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Jude Nirmalaraja is a Senior Stormwater Engineer at the City of Onkaparinga. He has more than 23 years of experience in Local Government. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia. Jude has extensive experience in Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD), water quality modelling, stormwater harvesting and reuse schemes, watercourse rehabilitation and stormwater management of urban and regional land developments. |
Bonnie Heidrich
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Bonnie is a Senior Engineer and Integrated Water Lead at Southfront, specialising in Water Sensitive Urban Design and multi-objective design projects. She has experience across a range of projects including Stormwater Managment Plans, floodplain modelling, drainage designs, wetland design and Water Sensitive Urban Design.Bonnie has a particular interest in WSUD and the role it plays in climate change adaptation and creating healthy urban spaces.She has a Bachelor of Civil & Environmental Engineering and a Graduate Diploma in Environmental Policy and Management. |
Nadine Kelly |
Nadine is an environmental engineer with a passion for water, the environment and sustainability. Nadine has worked across private and government sectors in urban water and natural resource management, and is currently Program Leader for Healthy Coorong, Healthy Basin for the Department for Environment and Water. She has Bachelor Degrees in environmental engineering and environmental biology, and a PhD in ecology and engineering. |
Felicity Hewett |
Felicity has worked as an environmental engineer in watercourse rehabilitation and riparian health management for watercourses within Metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia since 2011. Felicity has extensive experience in modelling and managing water quality issues relating to urban stormwater and receiving water environments. She is also experienced in the design of WSUD infrastructure and watercourse rehabilitation works. |