Joe La Spina Senior Principal Stormwater Engineer
AKL
Joe, a Senior Principal Stormwater Engineer, specialises in sustainable surface water management and ecosystem integration. With over 35 years of experience, he has been recognised with Awards for Excellence for his innovative projects in erosion control, waterway rehabilitation, wetlands, and source control. Joe’s expertise extends to water-sensitive urban design, applied globally, including the Sponge Cities Program in China. As a Fellow of Engineers Australia and Chair of the Civil Engineering Advisory Committee at the University of South Australia, he actively contributes to advancing the field. Joe’s practical and cost-effective approach achieves multiple objectives, ensuring environmental and economic success.