The Inter-Provincial Partnership named Jim Dumont as its Engineering Applications Authority because he is a recognized specialist in hydrologic modelling. His responsibilities encompass hydrology applications and stream health methodologies that enhance use of the WBM as a scenario modeling and decision support tool at the site, neighbourhood and watershed scales.
The new module will extend the QUALHYMO engine and WBM interface so as to enable assessment of natural stream sections and development of an erosion index for watershed scenario comparison and development of mitigation methodologies. “To enable this, what is needed is the ability to simulate and assess irregular natural channels along with the potential for erosion and the change in that potential resulting from alteration of the watershed through urban development,” explains Dr. Charles Rowney.
“The addition of the Water Re-Use from Storage Module will increase the versatility of the Water Balance Model as a key tool in the City of Calgary’s toolbox of Low Impact Development strategies,” states Liliana Bozic. “Primary goals of the City’s Stormwater Strategy encompass developing cost-effective and sustainable rainwater/stormwater solutions that will work with our climate and soils. Rainwater harvesting is an area of interest that we have been working on for a number of years.”
“The process of evolving current design practices for neighbourhoods, roadways, and the minor/major drainage system to manage the total volume – in addition to the peak rate of urban runoff – requires tools for planning and engineered site design. The WBM is one such tool that can help City land use, transportation, drainage and park planners to develop integrated urban design plans at the higher-level or watershed scale,” stated Lynden Hyurek.
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