Background
Launch of River Weirs: Design, maintenance, modification and removal. The guide aims to lead the reader through the process of managing weirs and is presented in three parts. Part 1 – Overview, Part 2 – Essentials of weir management & Part 3 – Detailed guidance.
This good practice guide replaces guidance by Rickard et al (2003). Although comprehensive, lessons have been learned in terms of operational safety since publication, and the implementation of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000 has led to a greater focus on weir removal. Although the majority of work on weirs is still carried out to maintain the current function(s) of weirs, this guide leans heavily towards the alteration of weirs to benefit ecology, reflecting an industry need for greater guidance on topics such as geomorphology, environmental issues, alternatives to weirs and weir removal. Throughout the guide, the reader is encouraged to ask whether a weir is the best option and to consider weir removal as a preferable design option, should assessments show this to be feasible.
Why attend
- attend the official launch of the new guidance on River Weirs
- opportunity to network with regulators, clients, contractors and advisors from across the industry
- Learn from leading river weir and environmental experts
Programme
10.00 Welcome and registration
10.30 Introduction to the project
Owen Jenkins, CIRIA
10.40 Approach to the guide
Dr Amanda Kitchen, Jacobs
11.00 Overview of the guide
Andrew Kirby, Mott MacDonald
CASE STUDIES
11.10 Removal/Geomorphology
River Irwell - Jeremy Benn, JBA
Afon Aran - Joanne Barlow, Black & Veatch
11.40 COFFEE BREAK
CASE STUDIES
12.00 Failure / Repair / Asset Management
Derbyshire Healthy Weirs - Jeremy Benn, JBA
Malahide viaduct failure - Andrew Kirby, Mott MacDonald
12.30 Fisheries benefit and/or safety benefit
Pledge's Mill - Andrew Kirby, Mott MacDonald
Weir X - Dr Amanda Kitchen, Jacobs
13.00 Q&A discussion session
13.30 Close
Who should attend
Architects, Engineers, Geomorphologists, Navigation authorities, Heritage bodies, Land Agents, Local Authorities, Regulators, River & Canal users
When
6 December 2016
Where
CIRIA, Griffin Court, 15 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9PN
Partners & sponsors
Canal & River Trust, DARDNI, Environment Agency, JBA Consulting, Mott MacDonald, Scottish Canals, Scottish Government, SEPA, Waterways Ireland
Fees
FREE to attend
Booking
If you are having problems registering for this event online please contact Patrick Williams on 020 7549 3300 or email [email protected]