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18 September 2009 To Lisa, 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 email is to provide you with important information about attending the Conference. |
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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 |
| Getting to the Conference |
 Burnley Campus500 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:
From Flinders Street Station (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 Glen Waverly lines (and then tram along Swan Street), or Heyington on the Glen Waverley line. |
| Useful Information |
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. 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. Green Roof and Walls sites visited on the tour include:
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:   |
| Green Roofs Conference Dinner - Thursday 24th September |
 When: 7.00pm - 11.00pm Thursday, 24 SeptemberVenue: Tjanabi, Federation Square, Flinders Street 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. |
| 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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