Dragonfly Environmental
Elaway’s key expertise is in urban ecology, riparian and waterway projects, salt- and fresh-water wetland design and rehabilitation. Mgr of Envir. and Ed. in localk government. Joint author on Burnum Burnum’s popular book, Wildthings, published by Sainty and Associates and author of the chapter on engaging community in rehabilitation projects in Estuary Book.
During her early professional years, she worked with wetland expert Geoff Sainty of Sainty and Associates and is a recognised wetland expert and advisor on Wetland Education and Training panel (WET) through Sydney Olympic Park.
Director of Dragonfly Environmental
Ecologist and key team member in award winning projects including:
- Multi-award winning (nationally and internationally) Sydney Park Water-Reuse Scheme. https://www.governmentarchitect.nsw.gov.au/resources/case-studies/2017/11/sydney-park
- Excellence in Integrated Stormwater Design – Wangal Park: Where stormwater creates liveability – http://stormwaternsw.asn.au/events/awards-excellence/
Sydney Ports Corporation’s Port Botany Expansion project won the Australian Construction Achievement Award including major environmental rehabilitation works and the successful creation of the largest planted saltmarsh known globally. Elaway, with the Dragonfly team, has been a key person in the rehabilitation and expansion of Penrhyn Estuary to create a secure estuarine environment https://www.projectlink.com.au/news/major-award-for-sydneys-port-botany-expansion-project
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