From: g9205802@cc.uow.edu.au (muralidharan chinnaiyan)
Subject: International Conference on Environmental Management
Summary: International Conference on Environmental Management
Keywords: International Conference on Environmental Management
Organization: University Of Wollongong
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 92 16:47:50 GMT



		International Conference on Environmental Management
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                         Geo-water and Engineering Aspects
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                              8 - 11 February, 1993

                                  Organised by 

                  Water Engineering and Geomechanics Research Program
                              
                              University of Wollongong, 
                                     Australia

Aims -
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This  is  a  unique conference which is intended to stimulate a dialogue among 

researchers,  scientist, engineers, academics and professionals in fields such 

as  Mining, Waste Management, Water Engineering, Geomechanics and Construction 

with  particular  reference  to  Environmental  Management  and  Sustainable 

Development.   Natural  and  man  made  environmental  hazards  will  also be 

discussed.The interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems and solutions 

will be illustrated.

INVITATION
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You  are  invited  to  participate in the above international conference to be 

held at the University of Wollongong, Australia. This conference attracted 220 

abstracts from over 30 countries.  Over 100 papers  have been accepted from 20 

countries.  The themes include  Mining  Impacts  and Solutions; Uncertainties, 

Risks and Decisions; Geotechnology and the Environment;  Natural  Hazards  and 

Environmental Impacts;Waste Management;Water Quality Modelling and Management; 

Slope Stability and Landslide Management and Hydrology and Water Resources.


Twelve  keynote papers will be presented by national and international experts 

and  the  topics  include Environmental Law, Encapsulation of Industrial Solid 

Wastes  and Environmental Geotechnology as well as a technical overview of the 

worst tailings dam disaster in the world.


Three half day technical tours as well as four short courses are being planned.

The participants are assured  of  an informative and exciting conference.  The 

keynote  and  other  papers  will  be published as a hard-cover proceedings by 

A A Balkema of Rotterdam.  This publication will be available to the delegates 

on arrival as part of the standard registration.


WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE ?

Mining Engineers 

Civil Engineers

Environmental Engineers

Environmental Scientists

Managers and Planners

Geologists and Geochemists

Academics and Researchers



TRAINING LEVY CONSIDERATION
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Employers are invited to consider attendance at this conference as well as in 

the  short  courses  as  part  of  their  continuing education and structured 

training  programs  for  their employees.  The sessions have been designed by 

experienced and chartered professional engineers and would meet your criteria 

for training in respective areas.  A certificate of attendance can be obtained 

on request to validate auditing requirements.

VENUE
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The  conference  will  be  held  in Wollongong at the University Campus in the 

modern theatre (Hope Theatre)  and  function  rooms complex, each of which can 

seat 450 people.

The  campus  is  situated  at  the foot  of  Mount Keira, an unspoiled natural 

reserve area, only  a  few  kilometres  from the city centre and main beaches, 

which rank among the best in Australia.  


Registration  Fees
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				Before 8 Dec 1992	After 8 Dec 1992

1.Standard registration:		Aus$ 650		Aus$ 720

2.Full time student registration:	Aus$ 250		Aus$ 300

3.Daily registration:			Aus$ 300		Aus$ 350

4.Accompanying person(s):		Aus$ 300		Aus$ 300


Short Courses
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The following short course(s) have been scheduled.

1.Dam Safety		Feb 3, 4 and 5, 1993		(Aus$ 1200)	

2.Flood Control		Feb 15 and 16, 1993		(Aus$ 850)	

3.Water Quality		Feb 15 and 16, 1993		(Aus$ 850)	

4.Risk Analysis		Feb 15 and 16, 1993		(Aus$ 850)	


Technical Tours
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The following half day technical tours are being planned.

1.	Environmental Management 			(Aus$ 20)

2.	Urban Stormwater Management			(Aus$ 20)

3.	Urban Slope Stability				(Aus$ 20)


ACCOMMODATION 
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Several  categories  of  accommodation  are  available  in  Wollongong  from 

inexpensive campus accommodation to motels and excellent hotels.The University 

campus  accommodation is within walking distance to the conference venue.  All 

hotel/motel  accommodation  are located within the city of Wollongong which is 

approximately 10 min by car.


For  registration  form, accommodation details and for any further information 

please contact:

Dr (Siva) M Sivakumar
Environmental  Management Conference
Department of Civil and Mining Engineering
University of Wollongong, Locked Bag 8844,
South Coast Mail Centre, NSW, Australia 2521.

	Ph:		61 - 42 - 213055; 61 - 42 - 213243
	
	Facsimile:	61 - 42 - 213238
	
	Email:   M.Sivakumar@uow.edu.au
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