Alan Hoban
Principal Environmental Engineer
Qualifications & Affiliations
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons, Dux), University of Melbourne
- Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography), University of Melbourne
- Member, Institution of Engineers, Australia (MIEAust)
- Member, Australian Water Association (QLD Branch Association)
- Member, Stormwater Industry Association
- Queensland Leadership 2011/12
- Facilitation Masterclass 2011
- Systems Thinking Masterclass UTS 2009
Work History
| 2012 - present | Principal Environmental Engineer, Bligh Tanner Pty Ltd, Brisbane |
| 2007 - 2012 | Executive Manager, Water by Design, Healthy Waterways Ltd, Brisbane |
| 2003 - 2007 | Associate Director/Senior Engineer, AECOM/Ecological Engineering, Brisbane, Melbourne and Singapore |
| 2003 - 2005 | Director, Flexicar.com.au, Melbourne |
| 2001 | Energy Efficiency Facilitator, Environment Victoria, Melbourne |
| 1999 - 2000 | Environmental Advisor, Royal Thai Government, Thailand |
| 1997 - 1998 | Graduate Engineer, Sinclair Knight Merz, Melbourne |
Practice Areas
Recent Papers & Articles
- 'Doing Things Right or Doing the Right Things' Queensland Stormwater Association Conference (Awarded Best Paper), Brisbane, 2012
- Australian Council of Deans of Science: Linking Water Industry Needs with Undergraduate Teaching, October 2012
- Flood of Ideas Review, 2011
- Scape Magazine – Article on the Flood of Ideas Project, 2011
- Hoban & Kennedy 'Community Perceptions of Bioretention Systems', 2011
- Hoban & Glerum 'SuDS v. WSUD', 2010
- Hoban & Lee 'Interpretive signage for WSUD', 2009
- Hoban, Eadie & Rowlands 'Stormwater Treatment on Flat Sites', 2007
Alan Hoban
I was attracted to Bligh Tanner because, for many years, they have been leaders in integrated watercycle management. Bligh Tanner doesn’t just develop strategies and concepts, but takes on the challenging task of resolving technical, regulatory, commercial and cultural impediments to making these project happen. As a result of doing quality work, Bligh Tanner has earned the respect of government and private sector clients, and is entrusted with some of the most exciting and challenging projects.