Welcome to the National SuDS Conference

“GETTING ON WITH SUDS”

With legislation intended to make Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) effectively mandatory later this year, there is a clear need for practical information and consensus on all aspects. SuDS have been in use for decades and much experience has been gained, both through practice and research. The 2012 National SuDS Conference, held on 20th and 21st June, provided an essential forum for debate, amalgamating this experience to develop unified best practice. In addition to key presentations by selected experts, site visits and seminars opened up debate on issues of concern.

The Conference was split into four distinct sessions:

1.

Masterplanning with SuDS – covering examples from the UK and Europe of conceptual, urban and landscape design, with a focus on amenity and biodiversity.

2.

SuDS Law and Standards – exploring the role of SABs, development of guidance and application of the National Standards in practical terms.

3.

Case Studies – a site visit tour of contrasting SuDS projects in Oxfordshire and discussion about the issues raised.

4.

SuDS in Practice – focusing on the practicalities of designing and operating SuDS, including detailing, health & safety and maintenance.
   

More information about the presentations, debates and outcomes from the 2012 Conference will be available shortly from this website.
Progr A set of 3 DVDs is now available with video footage of the whole Conference proceedings, at £120 per set including p&p. Use the PDF form here to order.