Training and Events

Keep up to date with important dates and events

The LGIDA is committed to providing training and events to keep its members and stakeholders up to date. COVID-19 has caused suspension of training and events since March 2020. Resumption of training is now occurring. Contact the Executive Officer on exec.lgida@gmail.com for details of any of the events or training listed below.

23 October 2026: LGIDA Member Conference

Shape where the IDM is heading

Come and hear the strategy first-hand, and have your say: bring your questions, your problem projects and your views on what Version 6 should fix. You will help shape the new program of technical meetings and set the priorities LGIDA takes forward on your behalf.

Free to attend, but please RSVP by 9 October to president@designmanual.com.au. 

Download your invitation along with the program of sessions below. 

RORB modelling software Training Dates

To be advised.

Sustainable Infrastructure Guidelines Engineers

Pitt&sherry conducted a successful webinar during February. It was led by Anna Butler.  Unfortunately the notes are many ,megabytes, so endeavours are being made to access a summary which will be made available

Training for Development Engineers

Discussions are being held with facilitators to re-establish training specific to Development Engineers similar to what was established by Ralph Kop and Dr. John Webster prior to COVID. It may be in the form of a Webinar. There are likely to be four half-day sessions over a two week period.

Training (to be developed) about pipe types and testing requirements

Such training is being discussed by the Board. Any suggestions and ideas as to who may be approached to conduct the training would be of assistance. Please forward them to exec.lgida@gmail.com and suggestions will be forwarded to the Board members

Pavement Design training for Development staff

We are seeking contact details of training organisations familiar with Austroads and DoT&P approaches to road pavement design. Please forward any suggestions to exec.lgida@gmail.com 

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