ArcGIS tool for creating RORB models now available for free download
Recently, HARC have been working with Spatial Vision and Melbourne Water to produce a RORB plug-in for ArcGIS called ArcRORB. The software allows ArcGIS users to draw a RORB catchment file and export it in the correct format within a GIS environment. Similar to the MapInfo plug-in MiRORB, it is anticipated that this will improve […]
2015-16 Snapshot
HARC have summarised our highlights from the last year in our 2015-16 snapshot: HARC_Snapshot_2015-16
Presentations at the Australian National Committee on Large Dams Conference
Four members of the HARC team will be presenting at the workshop and conference of the Australian National Committee on Large Dams from 17 to 19 October in Adelaide. Peter Hill, HARC’s Principal Hydrologist is leading the revision of the ANCOLD Guidelines on Acceptable Flood Capacity. Peter said that “This is a major update of […]
Keeping Melbourne’s suburbs safe during extreme rainfall
Melbourne Water manages more than 200 retarding basins spread across the Greater Melbourne area. These retarding basins provide an important function during most rainfall events by mitigating flooding in downstream areas. Many of these retarding basins also act as a recreational resource for the community, and some hold water permanently to support biodiversity in our […]
Tim Craig joins HARC
We’re pleased to welcome Tim Craig as a full-time member of the HARC team. Tim has worked as a project engineer and at the Waterway and Ecosystem Research Group (WERG) through the University of Melbourne, where Tim investigated the effect of stormwater source control measures have on impervious runoff.
HARC to review changes to water savings rules for irrigation upgrade
HARC has been engaged by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to provide independent reviews of proposed improvements to water savings calculations made by the Goulburn-Murray Water Connections Project. We are pleased to be making an important contribution to the Connections Project.
