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Important Information for Delegates
The following information was emailed to registered delegates:
Thank
you for registering to attend the Green Roofs Conference 2009 to be
held from 23-25 September 2009 at the University of Melbourne, Burnley
Campus.
This is to provide you with important information about attending the Conference.
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Newsletter Contents
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* Getting to the Conference
* Useful Information
* Thursday 25th September – Conference Registration Information and Starting Times
* Friday 25th September – Workshop Registration Information and Starting Times
* Green Roof and Walls Tour – Wednesday 23rd September
* Green Roof Conference Gala Opening
* Green Roofs Conference Dinner
* Thank you to the Sponsors of the Green Roofs Conference 2009
* Contact Us
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Getting to the Conference
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 Burnley Campus
University of Melbourne
500 Yarra Boulevard
Richmond Victoria 3121
Melways reference: 45 A12
Melway map 475 has detailed campus map.
BY CAR
By
road, the campus can be entered from Yarra Boulevard, if coming from
the north, or turn off Swan Street via F.R Smith Drive onto Boulevard.
Follow signs to ‘Burnley Sidings’.
Parking Options
While there is no parking on the Burnley Campus a number of other parking options are available:
- Limited university parking behind the campus. There are spots available in the university carpark, but you need to get in before 8.30
to be able to find a place as they will fill up quickly. Directions to
carpark: Enter carpark via Botannica Drive, right hand turn off Swan
St, heading away from city, follow road around until you get to back of
university. The University buildings can be reached from a gate located
next to the carpark.
- Ample
meter parking on the Yarra Boulevard (riverside), directly opposite the
University (Meter parking $4-a day). Parking is accessed via F.R Smith
Drive, onto Yarra Boulevard and follow signs to ‘Burnley Sidings’.
- 4 hour free parking along Yarra Boulevard (university side), directly next to University.
BY TRAM
From Flinders Street (city) along Exhibition St Extension on to Swan Street Route; No 70, stop 18.
From Kew Junction
Route No. 75, stop 29. Along Riversdale Rd heading west
Route No 70 stop 18 and Route No. 75 stop 29.
BY TRAIN
The
nearest train stations are Burnleyon Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein or
Glenwaverly lines (and then tram along Swan Street), or Heyington on
the Glen Waverley line.
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Useful Information
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REGISTRATION DESK
The
registration desk will be located outside the Canteen/ student
Amenities Building, It will be manned by your conference organisers,
Iceberg Events.
Registration desk operating hours
Thursday, 24 September: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Friday, 25 September: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Upon
arriving at the conference please report to the registration desk to
receive your delegate kit. Should you need to contact the conference
organisers outside of these hours, please call Emma Tooth on 0409 270
350.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
All
dietary requirements which we have been notified of have been catered
for. At the Conference dinner please identify yourself to the staff for
your meal.
If
you have any dietary requirements and have not yet notified Iceberg
Events, please contact Emma Tooth on 07 3876 4988 or
emma@icebergevents.com.au as soon as possible.
CONFERENCE SESSIONS – THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER
Where: Plenary & Stream 1 sessions Main Hall
Where: Stream 2 sessions Room MB11
Please refer to the Conference Program for session times and details.
WORKSHOP SESSIONS – FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER
GR 101 - Green Roof Design and Installation
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Full Day Workshop)
Where: Room MB11
Specifying Substrates and Plants for Australian Green Roofs
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (Half Day Workshop)
Where: Prac Room
Ground Up Planning: Transforming Urban Brownfields in Green Roof Infrastructure
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Half Day Workshop)
Where: Room MB10
TRADE AREA OPENING HOURS
Please support our Sponsors and Exhibitors by visiting the Trade Area.
Thursday, 24 September: 8.00am – 5.00pm
Friday, 25 September: 8.00am – 2.00pm
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| Thursday 24th September 2009 - Registration Information & Starting Times |
The
registration desk will be open from 8.00am on Wednesday 23rd September
2009. Delegates are required to visit the registration desk on arrival
to collect their name badge and conference satchel. You will be
required to wear your name badge at all times as this is your 'entry
ticket' to all sessions.
The first session on Wednesday will
begin at 9.00am. Throughout the day delegates will be provided with
morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.
For session times and break times please see the online program.
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| Friday 25th September 2009 - Workshop Information & Starting Times |
On Friday 25th September the following three workshops will be held:
GR 101 - GREEN ROOF DESIGN & INSTALLATION
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Full Day Workshop)
Where: Room MB11
Dress: Smart Casual
Presenter: Sidonie Carpenter, President, Green Roofs Australia
SPECIFYING SUBSTRATES AND PLANTS FOR AUSTRALIAN GREEN ROOFS
Time: 8.30am - 12.30pm (Half Day Workshop)
Where: Prac Room
Dress: Smart Casual
Presenter: John Rayner, Nick Williams and Kirsten Raynor, University of Melbourne
GROUND UP PLANNING: TRANSFORMING URBAN BROWNFIELDS IN GREEN ROOF INFRASTRUCTURE
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm (Half Day Workshop)
Where: Room MB10
Dress: Smart Casual
Presenter: Benjamin Nicholson, VIC-TAS Coordinator, Green Roofs Australia
The
registration desk will be open from 8.00am on Friday 25th September for
those who have not yet collected their name badge. Delegates who have
previously visited the registration desk for the conference on Thursday
24th September are not required to re-register.
Throughout the
day all workshop delegates will be provided lunch. Delegates attending
the GR 101 Workshop and the Substrates and Plants workshops will also
be provided with morning tea while delegates attending the GR 101
Workshop and the Ground Up Planning workshop will also be provided with
afternoon tea.
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Green Roof and Walls Tour - Wednesday 23rd September
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Delegates attending the Green Roofs Tour are required to meet at
Flinders Street Station, on the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston
Street at 8.00am on Wednesday, 23rd September 2009. The tour includes lunch. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Green Roof and Walls sites visited on the tour include:
- Flinders Street Station, cnr Flinders & Swanston Streets
- Lend Lease Building Foyer Green Wall, 825 Bourke Street, West Docklands
- Lend Lease Building Fujitsu Green Wall, 825 Bourke Street, West Docklands
- Ronstan Green Wall, Dock 5, Docklands
 CH2, 240 Little Collins Street- Melbourne Central
The Green Roof & Walls Tour ends at the Roof Top Bar, Level 7, Curtin House, 252 Swanston Street.
Please
note that as the Green Roof and Wall Tour is sold out, if you have not
registered for the tour you will not be able to attend.
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Green Roofs Conference Gala Opening - Wednesday 23rd September
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When: 6.00pm - 8.00pm, Wednesday 23rd September
Where: Melbourne Town Hall’s Portico Room
(Entry is via the main doors, near the corner of Swanston Street and Collins Street)
Cost: Included in conference registration
The
Green Roofs Conference Gala Opening will be at the Melbourne Town
Hall’s Portico Room. Delegates can enjoy drinks, canapes and some
fantastic speakers while getting to know each other.
The Gala Opening is proudly sponsored by:
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Green Roofs Conference Dinner - Thursday 24th September
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 When: 7.00pm - 11.00pm Thursday, 24 September
Venue: Tjanabi, Federation Square Flinders Street, Melbourne
Cost: $85 per person
Transport: Own Transport
Tjanabi
has built an international reputation for the quality of its Australian
foods and native produce - featuring Kangaroo, emu, crocodile, wild
boar and seafood. We have combined these foods with some of the best
quality regional produce from the Gippsland region.
Please
note that it is essential to register to attend the Conference Dinner
in advance. If you have not yet registered to attend the Conference
Dinner and would like to attend please contact Iceberg Events on 07
3876 4988 as soon as possible.
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Thank you to the Sponsors of the Green Roofs Conference 2009
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Contact Us
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If you require further information about the Green Roofs Conference see the conference website or contact the event coordinators, Iceberg Events, by phone on 07 3876 4988.
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http://www.greenroofsconference.com.au
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The Green Roofs Australia 2009 gathering was a great success, with excellent displays produced by commercial sponsors, informative presentations on local and international green infrastructure projects, design, growing media and policy workshops and more than 150 delegates attending the various conference events over three days. Many thanks to all who participated and contributed to this very successful annual event.
Click here to download the Green Roofs Conference 2009 presentations.
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