Dredging: From Problem to Delivery | LEEDS | IN-PERSON

Hosted by the CIWEM Tyne and Humber branch

Event description

Join us for this evening talk at the Canal and River Trust office in Leeds to learn more about how dredging is planned, programmed and delivered.

After the talk there will be more opportunities to network and have further discussions with other professionals in the sector.

Part of the CIWEM Rivers and Coastal series.

Who should attend

• CIWEM members and non-members.
• Anyone who may find their work impacting canals or navigations.
• Those interested in learning more about maintaining a vital green blue corridor linking the centre of cities and the most rural areas of the countryside.

Why you should attend the talk

• Dredging and inland waterways are niche subjects in themselves, combined even more so, this event opens a window onto that world.
• Explore the processes behind a vital aspect of waterway maintenance.
• Opportunities to socialise and network with like-minded professionals and gain CPD.

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About the speaker

Emma Bird | Assistant Asset Manager (Dredging) | The Canal and River Trust

Emma Bird has volunteered and worked for the Canal and River Trust for over ten years as an Environmental Scientist and now Assistant Asset Manager. Her work has covered disciplines as diverse as invasive species, waste, EMS, publicity, and water quality, but now exclusively covers dredging across a region covering the Tyne and Humber and East Midlands branches.

Booking and joining information

This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM.

Please note there is limited capacity at this event. Bookings must be made through 'My CIWEM' using the above booking link. Non-members who have not registered for the MyCIWEM system can create an account on the booking page in order to reserve their place.

If you have any questions about your booking or would like to cancel your attendance, please contact branches@ciwem.org.

Please note that registrations close at 09:00, two working days before the event is to take place. If you have not registered by then, unfortunately we cannot add you to the event.

If you have any queries about this talk, please contact Emma Bird at Emma.Bird@canalrivertrust.org.uk.

About the venue and getting there

The event will take place at the Canal and River Trust Office, on the 1st Floor, at 21 The Calls, Leeds, LS2 7EH. Enter the car park through the large gate and then turn right to reception.

The venue is within easy walk of both Leeds railway station and the bus station.

Travelling to the venue

As part of CIWEM’s commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency we would encourage delegates to use the most environmentally sustainable means of transport possible.

By train

Leeds railway station is the nearest train station to the venue and is located in New Station Street, Leeds LS1 4DY for those travelling from outside the city.

By bus | coach

Leeds bus and coach station is located in New York Street, Leeds LS2 7HU and is only six-minutes’ walk and four-minutes’ cycle from the venue.

The no. 16 and 163 buses run from Leeds Railway Station to near the venue.

By foot | cycle

The Canal and River Trust office is ten-minutes’ and six-minutes’ walk from Leeds railway station and bus station respectively and five-minutes’ and four-minutes’ cycle from the venue.

By car

If you are coming by car or taxi, please consider sharing the journey with others to reduce your environmental footprint. Please note that there is no car parking available on site.