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Location: Hobart

Planned Year of Introduction:  2027

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the design and analysis of stormwater infrastructure, focusing on hydrological and hydraulic principles in civil engineering. Students will develop skills in rainfall-runoff analysis, peak flow estimation, hydraulic modelling, and stormwater system design, using Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards. Topics include culvert design, urban drainage networks, retention basins, Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles, and software-based modelling, with a focus on climate resilience and sustainable water management. 

Building on Fluid Mechanics, where students learn fundamental hydraulic principles, this unit prepares students for employment in local government and water resources engineering. Through practical projects, students will learn how to design stormwater infrastructure that mitigates the impacts of climate change and urbanisation, ensuring sustainable and flood-resilient infrastructure.

Summary

Unit name Stormwater Infrastructure
Unit code ENG319
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering
Coordinator Associate Professor Damien Holloway
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027

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Learning Outcomes

  • Calculate peak flows and durations in a catchment.
  • Calculate water levels and flows in stormwater infrastructure.
  • Design stormwater infrastructure compliant with Australian Rainfall and Runoff.
  • Apply Water-Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles to the design of stormwater infrastructure.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
030907 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG205 Fluid Mechanics

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x 2 hour Lectures per week

1 x 2 hour Tutorials per week

2 hour workshop per fortnight

AssessmentCulvert Design (30%)|Stormwater Network Design (30%)|Retention Basin Design (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

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Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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