franc.committee
These are the people behind the scenes of franc.sydney 2024, challenging the rationale of current practices and perceptions of urban stormwater and its management.
Nerida Taylor
Parramatta River Delivery Engine Manager - Sydney Water
Nerida has worked for Sydney Water for the past four years on a multifaceted project to bring swimming back to the Parramatta River. This project is a coordinated approach to improve catchment management; including reviewing land-use planning controls, working with partners to improve stormwater management and working internally to upgrade sewer infrastructure.
Previously Nerida worked at Blacktown City Council on their WSUD Capacity Building Program and was involved in initiating Splash, a state and local government funded program that supported the implementation of water sensitive cities, in conjunction with the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities.
Dr Andrew Thomas
President - Stormwater NSW
Andrew has been involved in the water industry for the past 19 years in the public, private and research sectors.
During this time, he has gained experience in the management of urban water from a range of perspectives including strategic planning, integrated catchment management, asset management, performance monitoring and riparian restoration.
Andre Magar
Stormwater NSW
Andre is passionate about raising awareness within the community and strives to get all the different segments united with a common goal of protecting our precious waterways.
Lachlan Shackcloth-Bertinetti
National Business Development Manager - Ocean Protect
For the past decade, Lachlan has been a dedicated figure in the stormwater industry, contributing significantly to Ocean Protect. His primary focus lies in the comprehensive management of stormwater treatment assets, spanning from design and supply to manufacturing, installation, and maintenance.
Throughout this extensive tenure, Lachlan has acquired a diverse spectrum of industry expertise, engaging with a wide array of stakeholders, including plumbers, civil contractors, builders, developers, engineers, councils, regulators, asset owners, community groups, and charitable organizations, among others.
Having worked extensively across Australia, Lachlan's journey has kindled a profound enthusiasm for our industry and a fervent commitment to advancing stormwater outcomes.
Alexa McAuley
Managing Director - Civille
Alexa has more than 20 years’ experience in green and blue infrastructure policy, planning and design. Alexa has substantial experience consulting to local government and has helped many local government clients shift water sensitive urban design from a niche practice to a mainstream activity.
Justine Barret
Research Technician & iPhD Student – Marine Debris
Justine currently has a leading role in stakeholder liaison, operational/fieldwork aspects and on-ground asset management across multiple technology-based projects. She is the chief ‘stormtrooper’, leading the stormwater litter prevention work. Her PhD is aimed at reducing plastic pollution from reaching our waterways and oceans via improving litter capture in stormwater systems across Australia.
franc.2025
Key Dates
Early Bird Registration Open
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Early Bird Registration Ends
Thursday, 31 July 2025
Standard Registration Open
Friday, 1 August 2025
Standard Registration Closes
Thursday, 9 October 2025
Conference Opens
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Conference Closes
Thursday, 16 October 2025