Stormwater 2030
Stormwater 2030 was formed in 2024 to address concerns that the stormwater sector in NSW was not adequately addressing community needs. The industry associations accepted that they were a part of the problem and the wrong people were in the room when discussing stormwater issues.
The Board
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David Nixon
Chairperson
David is a Company Director, Board and Executive Advisor with 35 years of experience across multinationals, utilities, councils, and small businesses.
He has strategic planning expertise and has held significant roles in the Australian Water Sector and renewable energy in NSW. David’s board roles include Stormwater Sydney, Gerald and Rose, and Chair of the NSW Liberal Parties Audit and Governance Committee. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Environmental Business Management.
Andrew Thomas
Deputy Chairperson
Andrew Thomas is the President of Stormwater NSW and the Executive Officer of the Cooks River Alliance. He leads a multi-discipline team in river regeneration projects, coordinating efforts across councils in the Cooks River Catchment and Sydney Water to tackle environmental challenges.
Previously, Andrew served as the WSUD Compliance Program Development Lead at Blacktown and worked as an environmental scientist with Aurecon. He holds a PhD in water quality, focusing on the maintenance and long-term performance of stormwater control measures (SCMs).
Andrew’s expertise in stormwater management and commitment to sustainability make him a key member of the Stormwater 2030 Board of Directors.
Behnaz Avazpour
Director
Behnaz Avazpour is an Associate Sustainable Design and Senior Project Manager at McGregor Coxall and a Registered Landscape Architect (AILA). With over 17 years of experience, Behnaz specializes in sustainable cities, water sensitive urban design (WSUD), and nature-based solutions.
She holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales, focusing on water management and climate change adaptation. Behnaz has led projects at LANDSudio and Naghsh-e-Piravash, managing all phases from design to construction.
In addition to her industry work, Behnaz teaches Landscape Architecture, Architecture, and Project Management at the university level. Her international experience and commitment to sustainability make her a valuable member of the Stormwater 2030 Board of Directors.
Legal Stuff
One of Stormwater 2030’s values is to be open and transparent. For this reason our key documents will be placed on the website as they are developed.
Our governing document outlining our structure and rules
How we handle and protect
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Access our organisational policies that guide our operations and decision-making.