6th Caribbean Water Operators Conference 2019 - Programme of Activities

6th Caribbean Water
Operators’
Conference
Teaming with Water Operators: Building Climate Resilient Water Utilities
Bay Gardens Hotel
Rodney Bay,
Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
June 26-28, 2019

About CAWASA
The Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association Inc., is an association of twelve (12) water and
sewerage utilities in the Caribbean. CAWASA was registered in May, 2010 under the Companies
Act of Saint Lucia (1996) as a not-for-profit company.1
CAWASA Services
Our products and services are many and varied, including a range of operator-focused activities.
These include, but are not limited to:
 Employee Development (Training Workshops, Attachments, Internships);
 Operator Certification (Examinations; Remedial Training; Continuing Education;
Certificate Renewal);
 Networking (Sector Collaboration, Publication, Conferences, Internships);
 Advocacy (Policies, Legislations, Regulations);
 Research (Studies, Surveys, Projects, Benchmarking);
 Utility Development (Inspection, Classification, Management Support, Disaster
Management).
The Conference
The CAWASA Water Operators’ Conference is designed as a platform for water operators to discuss
real issues and practical solutions, as well as cultivating innovations, and inspiring synergies to
address present and future challenges in the Caribbean’s Water and Sewerage sectors.
The 6th Water Operators Conference will be held in Saint Lucia from June 26-28, 2019 in
collaboration with host Utility, the Water and Sewerage Company (WASCO).
The theme for this year’s conference: “Teaming with Water Operators: Building Climate Resilient
Water Utilities”. This is in partial fulfillment of CAWASA’s contribution to the implementation of
Component 5: Capacity building and public education for climate resilience of the Regional
Strategic Action Plan (RSAP) for Governance and Climate Resilience in the Water Sector in
the Caribbean.2
The effects of climate change are being felt by all water utilities across the Caribbean region,
manifesting in insufficient water supply due to frequent extreme weather events such as
droughts, hurricanes, flash flooding and resultant damage to infrastructure. Climate change
exacerbates previous challenges that water operators were already experiencing such as water
shed degradation, insufficient investments, weak supporting legislation, inadequate tariff
regimes, poor information management, high levels of non revenue water and weak integrated
water resource management systems.
As climate change bears down on the Caribbean region, the situation is turning
dangerous for public health and economic growth. Rapid learning and adoption of new
resiliency and source water protection measures are essential.
1 CAWASA is the successor to the Caribbean Basin Water Management Programme Inc (CBWMP Inc).
2 RSAP presented at the 14th High Level Forum of Caribbean Ministers Responsible for Water (HLF 14) at the Caribbean Water and
Wastewater Association 27th Annual Conference and Exhibition at Montego Bay, October 9-10, 2018.

The Conference provides an excellent opportunity to introduce the RSAP to the operators and
to receive their feedback on the implementation strategies from an operational perspective. The
operators will also be introduced to the Training Manual and Guidance Materials on Building
Climate Resilience in the Water Sector in the Caribbean3. This will enable the operators better
understand their roles within their respective utilities, in the processes including vulnerability
assessments, the limitations of their facilities, emergency response planning and building back
better.
The conference allows operators to showcase best practices and experiences at their respective
utilities through technical presentations.
A unique feature of the conference is the Water Operators Competition organized for the
Operators to test their competence in areas directly related to their functions. This practical aspect
of the conference is intended to provide participants with an opportunity to display their skills
and add much needed excitement to the conference.
On the third and final day of the conference the operators will tour some of WASCO’s
installations.
Conference Objectives:
 Improve the ability of participants to identify and assess climate change manifestations
that adversely affect their utilities and their roles in supporting their utilities with building
resilience;
 Update the knowledge and skills of water and wastewater operators through interaction
with fellow operators;
 Provide the opportunity to access, view and share the latest ideas in technical equipment,
technology, products and services with suppliers;
 Provide operators with the opportunity to share their experiences in preparing for the
Operators Certification Examinations;
 Provide the operators an opportunity to showcase their presentation skills through
Professional presentations and competitive activities;
 Provide the operators an opportunity to showcase their technical skills through the
Operators Competition.
Who will attend?
This event will bring together engineers, water and wastewater operators; water and wastewater
laboratory analysts, stakeholders and other water industry personnel. Operators may earn up to
12 hours continuing education units (CEUs) for the two days for certificate renewal purposes.
3 An initiative of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group (ACP), funded by the European Union (EU) and
implemented by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency
(CDEMA) and the Government of the Dominican Republic. The Project Consultant is H. R. Wallingford Ltd.

6th
Caribbean Water Operators Conference
Preliminary Programme
DAY: 1
TIME ACTIVITY
8:00 am – 10:00 am OPENING CEREMONY
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. Call to Order: Mr. Ignatius Jean, Executive Director, CAWASA
8:35 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Prayers
8:40 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. National Anthem of Saint Lucia
8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. Welcome Remarks: Mr. Francis Denbow, Chairman,WASCO, Saint Lucia
8:55 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. Remarks: Mr. Christopher Husbands, President, CAWASA
9:05 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Mr. Bernard Ettinoffe, General Manager, DOWASCO
9:20 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. Remarks: Hon. Ezechiel Joseph, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries,
Physical Planning, Natural Resources and Cooperatives.
9:45 a.m. –9:55 a.m. Vote of Thanks: Mr. Edmund Regis, General Manager, WASCO, Saint
Lucia.
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK & EXHIBITION
10:15a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SESSION 1: BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE IN THE WATER
SECTOR
10:15 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Introduction to the RSAP on Governance & Building Climate Resilience in
the Water Sector in the Caribbean – CWWA.
10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. How Water Utilities Are Building Climate Resilience: Case Study - TBD
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Role of RO Systems in Increasing Resilience in the Water Sector -
CaribDA
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Building Climate Resilience in Wastewater Systems – Alphonsus Daniel
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Discussion
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. LUNCH
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. SESSION 2: BUILDING RESILIENCE IN THE PEOPLE AND
COMMUNICATION NETWORK
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Building Resilience into Water Utility Communication Networks – Panel:
Communications Officers – CWSA (Moderator), NAWASA, DOWASCO,
WASCO
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Occupational Hygiene For Operators: Lesmond Magloire - Consultant
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. SESSION 3: COUNTRY PRESENTATIONS
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Climate Risks to Water Utilities
Case 1: APUA– Climate Risks to Desalination System
CASE 2: BWA – Response to Water Scarcity in Barbados
CASE 3: St Kitts & Nevis – Tapping into deep Aquifers to build resilience
CASE 4: DOWASCO – Building Back Better after Maria

DAY: 2
3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK& EXHIBITION
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. CASE 5 WASCO – NRW Management: The GIZ CATS STA
CASE 6 CWSA – Building Resilience through Improved Infrastructure
Design
CASE 7 NAWASA – Implementing Climate Resilient (GCF) Projects In
Grenada
CASE 8 WAC – Climate and Disaster Resilience in the Cayman Islands
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Discussion
4:30 p.m. END OF DAY 1
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. NETWORKING RECEPTION & EXHIBITION
TIME ACTIVITY
8:30 a.m. – 1:00p.m. SESSION 4: CAPACITY BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT
8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Professional Operator: Buying into the Importance of Knowledge -
Association of Boards of Certification (ABC): Mr. Andrew Houlihan,
Commissioner of Water Treatment with ABC/C2EP
8:50 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. CAWASA Online Tutorial System for ABC Exams - Dr. Cathy James-
Springer
10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Preparing for the Operators Certification Examinations – Ms. Mary Howell,
Co-President, Backflow Management Inc (BMI)
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK & EXHIBITION
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Building Climate Resilience in the Caribbean Water Sector– Simone Lewis
Regional Coordinator, GWP-C
11:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. Capacity Building: Water Resources Management and Climate
Change - CARPHA & IWEco
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Water Quality Monitoring Techniques for Operators - C. Casimire,
C. Roopchan & N. Rampersad-Ali
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sponsor Presentation - TBD
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sponsor Presentation - TBD
QUESTION & ANSWER
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm SESSION 5: OPERATORS COMPETITION
Venue: WASCO’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, Beausejour, Gros Islet,
Saint Lucia
 Category 1: Pipe Laying and Joining
 Category 2: Service Connection
 Category 3: Installation of Valves
3:45 p.m – 4:00 p.m. BREAK
5:00 P.M – 6:00 P.M. PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY

DAY: 3
TIME ACTIVITY
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. SESSION 4: FIELD TRIP
7:00 a.m. Depart Hotel for WASCO Dennery North Water Treatment Plant
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Dennery North Water Treatment Plant
12::00 a.m. – 12:30p.m. John Compton Dam (JCD)
12:45p.m. – 1:45p.m. Lunch – John Compton Dam
2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m. T.R. Theobalds Water Treatment Plant, Ciceron, Castries
CHANGE OF TOPICS, SUBSTITUTION OF SPEAKERS AND CANCELLATION OF
PRESENTATIONS
WITH REFERENCE TO THE PROGRAMME, THERE MAY BE CHANGES WITH REGARD TO
THE TOPICS, SPEAKERS AND PRESENTERS. THESE CHANGES MAY BE MADE AT SHORT
NOTICE PRIOR TO THE EVENT. CAWASA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE
SCHEDULED SPEAKERS AND TO CANCEL ANY SCHEDULED ACTIVITY. SHOULD THIS
HAPPEN, CAWASA’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REFUND OF THE REGISTRATION
FEE ONLY. MANENT

6th
Caribbean Water Operators Conference 2019
Sponsorship Information
Name of Company/Organization
Name of Main Registrant
Address
City Country Postal/Zip Code
Tel: Mobile: Fax:
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits ((Refer to following pages for Details)
Sponsorship Level Category Benefits
Travel Sponsor 1 : US$5,000.00 Includes a booth
Travel Sponsor 2: US$5,000.00 Includes a booth
Cocktail and Networking Reception:
US$4,000.00
50% off booth
Tour Sponsor (Transportation, food, drinks):
$2,500.00
50% off booth
Lunch Sponsor: Day 1: US$1,700.00 50% off booth
Lunch Sponsor – Day 2: US$1,700.00 50% off booth
Conference Bag Sponsor: US$1,600.00 50% off booth
Morning Break – US$1920.00 (2 days @
($960/day)
50% off booth
T-Shirt Sponsor: US$1,200.00 50% off booth
Afternoon Break: US$800.00 (2 days @ $400/day) 25% off booth
Prize # 1 (Operators Competition): US$750.00 25% off booth
Prize # 2 (Operators Competition): US$500.00 25% off booth
Stationery/Name Tags: US$500.00
Prize (Aha Moments) : US$400.00
Prize # 3 (Operators Competition): US$350.00
Payment Method
Wire Transfer : Contact us at: cawasa@candw.lc ; sjoseph@cawasa.org for wire transfer details.
For more information:
Call the CAWASA Secretariat at: Tel: (758) 458 0601

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Complementary booth
- Official recognition at the Opening Ceremony
- Acknowledgement at the Conference Cocktail Reception
- Full page Advertisement on back of conference brochure
- Two complimentary conference registration
- Display of logo on conference banner
- Recognition as sponsor on CAWASA website and link to your website
- Complementary booth
- 50% off both
- 50% off booth
Cocktail & Networking Reception: US$4,000.00
Travel Sponsor 1 : US$5,000.00
Travel Sponsor 2 : US$5,000.00
Tour Sponsor (Transport/Food/Drinks): US$2,500.00
: US$4,000.00

- 50% off booth
- Acknowledgement at the Conference Luncheon
- ½ page Advertisement in Brochure
- One complimentary conference registration
- 50% off booth
- Acknowledgement at the Conference Luncheon
- ½ page Advertisement in Brochure
- One complimentary conference registration
- 50% off booth
- Acknowledgement as Sponsor during the coffee break
- ¼ page Advertisement in Conference Brochure
- 50% off one conference registration
- Acknowledgement as Sponsor during the coffee break
- ¼ page Advertisement in Conference Brochure
- 25% discount off Exhibitor’s fee
- Business card size Advertisement in Conference Brochure
- Display of logo on Conference banner
- Display of logo on Certificates
- Acknowledgement during the Competition
- Acknowledgement on conference brochure
- Acknowledgement on Website
Lunch Sponsor (Day 1): US$1,700.00
Morning Break : US$1,920.00 (Day 1 & Day 2)
Afternoon Break US$800.00 (Day 1 & Day 2)
Lunch Sponsor (Day 2): US$1,700.00
Stationery/Name Tags: US$500.00

- Display of logo on conference shirt
- 25% off Exhibitor’s fee
- 25% off Exhibitor’s fee
- Display of logo on conference bag
- Display of logo on Conference banner
- Display of logo on Certificates
- Acknowledgement during the Competition
- Acknowledgement on Website
First Prize: US$700.00
Second Prize: US$500.00
Third Prize: US$350.00
- Aha Moments: US$400
Payment Method
Wire Transfer: Contact us at: cawasa@candw.lc ; sjoseph@cawasa.org for wire
transfer details.
Operators Competition & Misc. Prizes (Aha Moments):
T-Shirts Sponsor: US$1,200.00
Conference bags Sponsor: US$1,000.00

For more information, call the CAWASA Secretariat at (758) 458 0601
Conference Venue and Accommodation
Conference Venue
 Bay Gardens Hotel
Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, Tel: (758) 457-8007; (758) 457 8067
Website: https://www.baygardensresorts.com
Accommodation
 Bay Gardens Hotel & Bay Gardens Inn – ROH
Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, Tel: (758) 457-8007; (758) 457 8067
E-mail: ressupervisor@baygardensresorts.com
A group block has been created for participants to make their bookings under the block. The
rooms will not be held - it is based on a first come, first serve basis. Please reference the
group code: CWOC6 when making your booking.
Please note that all individuals will have to contact the reservations department via email to
ressupervisor@baygardensresorts.com or phone (758) 457-8007/457-8067 for this special rate.
Note: You cannot make the booking online under the group code – call or e-mail.
 Rate: US$115.00 - Single Occupancy
The above rate is inclusive of full buffet breakfast, 10% Service Charge and 10% VAT per
person per room per night.
Included in the accommodation offer:
- Welcome beverage on arrival
- Free WI-FI
- Bottled water in room on arrival
- Complimentary Shuttle between the Bay Gardens Properties ONLY
- Complimentary Non-Motorized Water Sports
- Unlimited passes per room category per stay to Splash Island Water Park
 Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be received in writing. Any cancellations must be made 14 days prior to
the arrival date.

Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association Inc (CAWASA)
6th Caribbean Water Operators Conference
Bay Gardens Hotel, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
June 26-28, 2019
Exhibition Registration Form
Exhibition Registration Fee: US$800.00
Payment Method:
Cash
Wire Transfer : Contact us at: cawasa@candw.lc ; sjoseph@cawasa.org for wire transfer
details.
Table Top Exhibits:
Exhibitors to receive:
- One 8x3 table space
- One complimentary conference Registration
- Acknowledgement on Conference Brochure
- Opportunity to network and make brief comments at networking breaks
- Discount off Exhibitor’s fee if sponsoring an activity (refer to Sponsorship Form).
Shipping information:
Contact Secretariat at Tel: 758 458 0601 or e-mail: sjoseph@cawasa.org if you wish to ship items
to Saint Lucia for the exhibition
Cancellation Policy
Registration fee will be refunded, less a 10% administration fee, if a written request is received at
the address below before June 15, 2019. No refunds or credit will be issued for requests received
after June 15, 2019.
To Register - (e-mail or fax to:
E-mail: sjoseph@cawasa.org Fax: (758) 458 0191
For more information, call the CAWASA Secretariat at (758) 458 0601
First Name:
Last Name:
Company Name:
Address:
Telephone: Fax: Mobile:
E-mail: Website:

Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association Inc (CAWASA)
6th Caribbean Water Operators Conference
Bay Gardens Hotel, Rodney Bay, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
June 26-28, 2019
Participant’s Registration Form
First Name
Last Name
Title
Company Name
Address
Telephone
Fax
Mobile
E-mail
Website
Registration Fee:
(Includes – Session attendance, conference material, morning & afternoon teas, lunch,
networking reception)
- Member/Associate Member: US$100.00
- Non-Member: US$150.00
Method of Payment:
Cash (upon registration)
Wire Transfer
Contact us at: cawasa@candw.lc ; sjoseph@cawasa.org for wire transfer details
Cancellation Policy
Registration fee will be refunded, less a 10% administration fee, if a written request is received at
the address below before June 15, 2019. No refunds or credit will be issued for requests received
after June 15, 2019.
To Register:
E-mail: cawasa@candw.lc; sjoseph@cawasa.org Fax: (758) 458 0191
Tel: (758) 458 0601 /458 0912

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
An opportunity for your company to place an Ad in the
2019 Water Operators Magazine
‘‘H2O”
RATES (US$)
Description Members Non-Members Dimensions & Bleed √
¼ Page Advertisement $75.00 $100.00 3 5/8”Wx4 6/8”H
½ Page Advertisement $150.00 $200.00 4 ¾”H x 8”W Horizontal ½ page or Vertical
½ page 3 11/16”w x 9 5/8”H
Full Page Advertisement $300.00 $350.00 8.5W”x11H” plus a ¼” bleed all around
Centre Page $350.00 $400.00 11”H x 17”W plus a ¼” bleed all around
Back Page (cover) $450.00 $500.00 8 ½”W x 11”H plus a ¼” bleed all around
Deadline to submit Ad. – May 15, 2019
Please send your high resolution (jpeg, tiff file) logo to: sjoseph@cawasa.org
Payment Method
Wire Transfer: Contact us at: cawasa@candw.lc ; sjoseph@cawasa.org for wire
transfer details.
For more information:
Call the CAWASA Secretariat at: Tel: (758) 458 0601
E-mail: sjoseph@cawasa.org Fax: (758) 458 0191
First Name:
Last Name:
Company Name:
Address:
Telephone: Fax: Mobile:
E-mail: Website:

WATER OPERATORS COMPETITION
2019
A unique feature of the conference is the Water Operators Competition organized for the
Operators to test their competence in areas directly related to their functions. This
practical aspect of the conference is intended to provide participants with an opportunity
to display their skills and add much needed excitement to the conference.
 Venue:
WASCO’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, Beausejour, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
 Activity:
- Category 1: Pipe Laying and Joining
- Category 2: Service Connection
- Category 3: Installation of Valves
 Judging Criteria:
- Completion of the task
- Checks for leaks, etc.
 Duration:
Two (2) hours duration.
 Registration:
Registration is free – register your team now! Please complete the following form
by May 15, 2019.

Water Operators Competition
Registration Form
Registration Information
We accept teams and individuals. Individuals who register will be placed into a
team.
Team Individual
First Name
Last Name
Title
Company Name
Address
Telephone
Fax
Mobile
E-mail
First Name
Last Name
Title
Company Name
Address
Telephone
Fax
Mobile
E-mail
First Name
Last Name
Title
Company Name
Address
Telephone
Fax
Mobile
E-mail
To Register: E-mail: cawasa@candw.lc; sjoseph@cawasa.org Tel: (758) 458 0601 Fax: (758) 458 0191

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