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Advanced Dewatering Workshop

From theory to practice

Discussion and Insights

Learn from industry experts as they share advanced dewatering techniques and real-world applications. This workshop is perfect for construction, development, and engineering professionals looking to enhance their knowledge in groundwater control and gain CPD (Continued personal development) recognition.

From the fundamentals of Darcy’s Law to tackling slope stability and dewatering in fine soils, explore key principles and real-world case studies from Canada, the UK, and beyond. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with experts.

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Advanced Dewatering
Workshop Event Program

Coffee, drinks and lunch are included. Workshop delivered in English.

8:30 to 9:00

Registration and coffee

9:00 to 9:20

Tony Tomory – Introduction to WJ

9:20 to 10:00

Prof. William Powrie – Why do I need dewatering?

10:00 to 10:40

Dr. Toby Roberts – How do I extract groundwater?
Examples from UK, Ireland, Middle East and Canada

10:40 to 11:00

Break

11:00 to 11:45

Prof. William Powrie – What is different about fine soils and how do I avoid settlement? Case studies from Poland, UK and Nigeria

11:45 to 12:30

Dr. Toby Roberts – How do I develop a groundwater control strategy? Case studies from London (Crossrail, Tideway) and Canada

12:30 to 13:30

Lunch

13:30 to 14:10

Prof. William Powrie – Permeability and inhomogeneity. Case studies from UK

14:10 to 14:40

Vicky Nay – Water Treatment Strategies and Discharge

14:40 to 15:20

Tony Tomory – Lessons Learned: 8 years of dewatering in Canada. Gamma Logging and Interface dewatering.

15:20 onwards

Optional: Open forum Q&A Session

Seats are limited – book your free place now. Food and drink included.

Meet our speakers

Toby Roberts is a dewatering expert with over 40 years’ experience, in the design and implementation of groundwater control systems for excavations, foundations, and tunnels. More

William Powrie is a distinguished Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Southampton, with a career spanning over three decades. More

Tony Tomory is President with WJ Canada and has been responsible for the operations of the Canadian branch of WJ Groundwater since its inception in 2016. More

Vicky Nay is a skilled water treatment engineer with over 8 years of experience across Asia, Europe, and North America. More

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