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DRAINS News Release Notes

New version of DRAINS released (v2026.07 & v2026.08)

A new version of DRAINS has been released: v2026.08.9711.23351 - 03 August 2026 RELEASE NOTES FIXED & IMPROVED: Fixed USB Licensing issue from v2026.07.9706.28817 release v2026.07.9706.28817 - 29 July 2026 RELEASE NOTES ADDED: Table of AMC values is now available…

WatercomAugust 3, 2026

DRAINS Viewer News Release Notes

New version of DRAINS Viewer released (v2026.07)

A new version of DRAINS Viewer has been released: v2026.07.9706.33040 - 29 July 2026 DRAINS Viewer is free. It allows anyone to open DRAINS files and inspect the model structure, inputs and results. The Viewer operates in the same way…

WatercomJuly 30, 2026

DRAINS News Release Notes

New version of DRAINS released (v2025.01)

A new version of DRAINS has been released: v2025.01.9453.26751 - 16 July 2026 Download the new version now. RELEASE NOTES This re-release of DRAINS v2025.01 resolves a licence server issue. Note: A DRAINS subscription or active maintenance plan is required…

WatercomJuly 17, 2026

Screenshot of the next evolution of DRAINS on computer monitor

DRAINS Industry Updates News The Next Evolution

The Future of DRAINS is Coming

A powerful, streamlined and smart complete water modelling solution We’re excited to share a preview of the next evolution of DRAINS — a complete water modelling solution designed to be powerful, streamlined and smart. Built on decades of industry experience…

WatercomJune 3, 2025

ARR-Guidelines DRAINS Industry Updates News

Missed the ARR Webinar? Watch the recording now.

If you missed our recent Technical Webinar on 'ARR 4.2 Climate Change Considerations in Stormwater Modelling' or just want a recap, you can now watch the full recording online A full recording and downloadable slides are now available. The v4.2…

WatercomApril 11, 2025

Watercom's Hossen Ansari (Technical Manager & Principal Engineer) lectures and guides postgraduate students in Urban Stormwater Design at UTS.

Academia DRAINS Industry Updates News

Shaping Tomorrow’s Engineers with UTS

Watercom's Hossein Ansari brings Urban Stormwater Design expertise to UTS Engineering students Watercom's Hossen Ansari (Technical Manager & Principal Engineer) lectures and guides postgraduate students in Urban Stormwater Design at UTS. Watercom is passionate about fostering academic partnerships and sharing…

WatercomMarch 12, 2025

Industry Updates News Resources Webinars

Live Webinar: ARR Updates & Impacts on Stormwater Modelling

Join our Live Webinar: Updated ARR Guidance Tues 18 March, 1:00pm -2:00pm AEST The Australian Rainfall & Runoff (ARR) guidelines have been updated with improved guidance on how to consider climate change in assessing and managing flood risk. Join us…

WatercomFebruary 4, 2025

DRAINS News Release Notes

New version of DRAINS released (v2025.01)

A new version of DRAINS has been released: v2025.01.9147.24925 - 16 January 2025 Download the new version now. RELEASE NOTES FIXED & IMPROVED: Improvements to the Licence Management System REMOVED: Removed the ARR87 warning message window when selecting the design…

WatercomJanuary 16, 2025

News

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

As 2024 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to thank all our customers for your continued support. Your trust in Watercom has been the driving force behind our ability to design and develop our flagship product…

WatercomDecember 12, 2024

DRAINS News Release Notes

New version of DRAINS released (v2024.11)

A new version of DRAINS has been released: v2024.11.9103.14755 - 29 November 2024 Download the new version now. RELEASE NOTES ADDED: Users can now skip entering their credentials up to 3 times, after initially activating a cloud licence when launching…

WatercomNovember 29, 2024