Connect locally with a Network of Passionate Individuals.
Hungry for something new? Come along to hear about current cases and emerging innovations in contaminated land and groundwater.
SLR Consulting’s Sarah Ensoll will discuss the struggles of enabling beneficial soil reuse in a dynamic brownfield redevelopment context at a stream-bound, former steel tube manufacturing facility.
EDL’s Dr. Kapish Gobindlal will be discussing innovative mechanochemical technologies for dealing with complex environmental and toxic waste issues like asbestos and PFAS with a focus on restoring the environment.
Last and certainly not least Riley Consultants’ own Marcus Herrmann will speak to the redevelopment risk assessment and consenting process for a former landfill and railway repair depot, tucked away just beside the heart of one of Auckland’s oldest suburbs.
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Your ticket includes a complimentary drink and a selection of appetizers. Please note that this is not a formal dinner event.
BYO! To minimise our use of plastic, we encourage delegates to bring their own reusable water bottles and coffee cups.
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Sarah is a senior contaminated land consultant who is passionate about making sustainability happen for her clients by delivering risk-based, project-tailored outcomes on her projects. Her nearly decade of experience extends across soil, soil vapour, and groundwater investigations, compliance monitoring, remedial and validation projects, and construction monitoring.
Sarah's technical expertise extends across New Zealand and Australia, having worked in a range of industries including small- and large-scale land redevelopments, chemical and manufacturing plants, oil and gas industry, mine sites, and linear infrastructure.
Dr. Gobindlal is a deep technology specialist leading the development of core mechanochemistry systems at EDL to address real-world challenges related to toxic waste treatment and waste-to-value initiatives globally. These include challenges such as PFAS, asbestos, persistent organic pollutants, and nuclear waste.
Dr. Gobindlal is also an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Auckland, where he connects high quality research with industry practices.
Marcus uses a collaborative and solution-focused approach to contaminated land risk assessment and project management, having managed large-scale public health protection and environmental rehabilitation projects for Auckland Council including Victoria Park and Auckland childcare centres; Newmarket Park and Seaside Park closed landfills. During his time at Council, Marcus contributed to the development of national and regional contaminated land legislation, notably the NES-CS and AUP-OP.
Since joining Riley Consultants in 2018, Marcus has undertaken various due diligence, consenting and development projects on brownfields sites, and has worked for councils and private clients for risk assessment, management and consenting of closed landfills, and for the safe development of land on or near these sites.
SLR Consulting Auckland
201 Victoria Street West
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
ALGA Member $49.00
Non-members$99.00
Student $15.00
Welcome Branch $30.00
Up to 1.5 CPD points
