FIELD TRIPS
Field Trips depart promptly from the Foyer on Wednesday at the times listed below. Please arrive in plenty of time for your departure. Please ensure you dress appropriately for the weather – sunscreen, hats (or rain gear); appropriate footwear and a warm jacket. Don’t forget to bring a drink bottle!
Field Trip 1: Cultural Walking Tour of Birrarung Marr
Departs at 3.15pm and returns approximately 4.45pm (90 minute walking tour)
Cultural Tour of Birrarung Marr starts at the MCG Scar Trees and travels along to Birrarung Marr. The walk aims to highlight the significant history of the land on which you are walking and looks to reveal the cultural relationship between people and place.
Field Trip 2: River Cruise - Flood and River Management Issues
Departs at 3.05pm and returns approximately 5.30pm
Embark on an exploration of Melbourne’s waterfront starting from Southgate to Herring Island. This river cruise offers a comprehensive experience that highlights the city’s iconic landmarks and commentary from Melbourne Water about flood and river management issues.
Field Trip 3: Mitigate Flood Risk: Preparation, not Recovery
Departs at 3.10pm and returns approximately 5.30pm
Join us for an exclusive field trip showcasing a real-world case study in flood resilience. This unique opportunity explores the challenges asset owners face in mitigating flood risk and the collaborative effort required to develop a practical, regulatory-compliant solution for a community asset. From past flood events and infrastructure vulnerabilities to engineering design and regulatory approvals, participants will gain insight into the entire process. The project required close collaboration between governing bodies, consultants, engineers, and the barrier manufacturer to balance compliance, operational needs, and long-term resilience. Attendees will also witness the live deployment of a passive flood barrier without any human intervention, seeing firsthand how they rise automatically with floodwaters and retract seamlessly as waters recede, ensuring immediate recovery and uninterrupted operations. More than just a demonstration, this field trip highlights the critical role of proactive planning, innovation, and collaboration in transforming a flood-risk site into a flood-resilient one.
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Field Trip 4: Living with Water: Rethinking Flood Management in the Elizabeth Street Catchment
Departs at 3.30pm and returns approximately 5.0opm.
Flooding in our cities is not just a water issue, it’s a design, planning, and resilience challenge. This session touches on the complex water story of Melbourne’s Elizabeth Street Catchment, from its pre-European landscape to the buried waterway beneath our streets, and explores a holistic flood management approach fit for a changing climate and growing city. Experience a visual journey through the Elizabeth Street Catchment, revealing flood risks and practical, climate-ready solutions through 3D modelling, data insights, and integrated strategies.