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24 – 25 February 2027
ALGA invites abstracts that share technical knowledge, practical experience, research findings, case studies, innovative approaches or regulatory perspectives relevant to groundwater and surface water interaction.
Contributions are encouraged from consultants, industry professionals, government, researchers, regulators, Traditional Owners and emerging professionals. The symposium topics are intentionally broad to support a diverse and engaging program.
Submissions may cover investigation methods, risk assessment, modelling, characterisation techniques, management strategies, regulatory frameworks or lessons learned from practical projects. Abstracts should clearly explain the relevance of the work, the approach taken, key findings or lessons, and its value to the contaminated land and groundwater sector.
Select the topic that best aligns with your proposed presentation. Abstracts may address more than one area; however, authors should nominate the primary topic most relevant to their content.
| Topic | Overview |
|---|---|
| Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction | Interaction in practice, including contamination pathways, discharge impacts, mass flux concepts, assessment interpretation and management outcomes. |
| Regulatory Decision-Making, Risk Assessment and Criteria Selection | Risk where groundwater interacts with receiving waters, including criteria selection, assessment expectations and regulatory decision-making. |
| Holistic Water Systems and Cultural Perspectives | Water as a connected system, including First Nations, Māori and other Indigenous perspectives, cultural values, partnerships and knowledge systems. |
| Characterisation Methods and Approaches | Methods used to define interaction, including sampling design, pore water sampling, water quality indicators, temperature, isotopes and tracers. |
| Rivers, Tidal Bodies and Interface Zones | River systems, tidal and marine environments, hyporheic zones and intertidal areas, with practical assessment and management examples. |
All abstracts should be submitted as a Standard Presentation. To support the development of a balanced and engaging symposium program, the Symposium Committee may discuss alternative formats with selected authors where appropriate, including a Lightning Talk or participation in a Panel Discussion.
| Presentation Format | Overview |
|---|---|
| Standard Presentation 20-minute session including Q&A |
A structured presentation format allowing speakers to deliver technical insights, research findings, practical case studies, lessons learned and innovative approaches relevant to groundwater and surface water interaction. Each session includes time for audience questions and discussion. |
To complete your abstract submission, you will be asked to provide:
Optional supporting material:
A full abstract document may also be uploaded.
A maximum of two presenting authors may be nominated for each abstract.
Authors will be asked to confirm:
Abstracts are assessed using a weighted scoring framework to support a fair and consistent review process. The criteria consider the clarity, technical quality, practical value and topic alignment of each proposed presentation.
| Criterion | Definition | Weight | Assessment Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity and Structure | How clearly the purpose, approach and key message are communicated in a logical order. | 15% | Excellent (100%) Good (80%) Fair (60%) Poor (40%) Zero (0%) |
| Presenter Engagement | The presenter’s known ability to communicate technical information clearly and contribute effectively to the symposium. | 10% | Excellent (100%) Good (80%) Fair (60%) Unknown (40%) Poor (20%) Zero (0%) |
| Scientific Robustness | The credibility of the technical approach, including the evidence, methods, assumptions, interpretation and conclusions. | 30% | Excellent (100%) Good (80%) Fair (60%) Poor (40%) Not Aligned (20%) Zero (0%) |
| Practical Applicability | How the findings, lessons or approaches may be applied in practice and support useful decision-making. | 15% | Excellent (100%) Good (80%) Fair (60%) Poor (40%) Not Aligned (20%) Zero (0%) |
| Topic Alignment | How closely the abstract aligns with the selected symposium topic and the broader purpose of the event. | 30% | Excellent (100%) Good (80%) Fair (60%) Poor (40%) Not Aligned (20%) Zero (0%) |
Weighted scores from reviewers are considered by the Symposium Committee when developing the final program.
Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Michael Seller, Sponsorship Manager, michaels@landandgroundwater.com.
Please use the button above ONLY if you are registering yourself as an individual. For group bookings or registering on behalf of someone else, please read the information on this page carefully.
| ALGA Member | $890 |
| Non-Member | $1,190 |
| Concession (Member only)* | $445 |
| Student** | $50 |
| Networking Drinks & Site Tour Boat Cruise Add-On | $20 |
All prices include GST and are in Australian Dollars.
Enhance your symposium experience by joining ALGA’s Networking Drinks & Site Tour Boat Cruise.
This optional add-on offers a unique opportunity to network with fellow delegates while enjoying a guided cruise through Melbourne’s historic waterfront precinct. The tour will highlight sites of environmental, groundwater and urban development interest, providing additional context to themes explored throughout the symposium.
The ticket includes drinks and light refreshments.
Places are limited and advance booking is recommended.
Email Information: If you are a member, make sure to use the email address linked to your membership. Using the wrong email can stop membership recognition, trigger duplicate checks that may cancel a booking, and overwrite information linked to that address.
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*Concession – must be a Member to receive this pricing.
Concession Ticket includes: Parental leave, Retired, Unemployed, Early Career Professionals with less than 3 years of experience in the contaminated land and groundwater industry.
**Student – Members and Non-Members are eligible.
To receive student pricing, you must upload evidence of your student status (e.g. a student card).
Dr Lamontagne is a hydrogeologist using environmental tracers to evaluate groundwater - surface water interactions and their implications for environmental flows and contaminant transport. He has advised government and industries on the applications of environmental tracer techniques in a wide variety of settings, including unconventional gas resources development, floodplain management, and natural contaminant attenuation. Recently retired from CSIRO Environment, he now teaches hydrochemistry at Flinders University and has started his own consultancy.
Prof. Bradley Moggridge FTSE FRSN, is a Murri from the Kamilaroi Nation living on Ngunnawal Country (Canberra) and is a Professor and Associate Dean (Indigenous) at UTS. He has qualifications in Science PhD., Hydrogeology MSc. and Environmental Science BSc. with a deep knowledge in Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge and finding commonalities between that knowledge and Western Science. He is a Fellow of ATSE and Royal Society of NSW, is on the NSW EPA Board and is the Immediate Past President of the Australian Freshwater Science Society. He is a member of ALGA, an honorary Member of IAH, a Governor and Indigenous Advisor to WWF Australia and a member of the Wentworth Group. He has received many accolades and has presented far and wide with his nearly 30years experience in water, environmental science, climate change, Indigenous research, regulation, water planning and biodiversity. He hopes to encourage future Indigenous generations to pursue science.
Philip Bayne, Technical Director / Environmental Auditor (Contaminated Land), SLR Consulting
Camillo Coladonato, ANZ Environmental Remediation Leader, Dow Chemical
Joe Duran, Technical Director, Hydrogeology / EPA Environmental Auditor, WSP
David Jackson, Director and Principal Hydrogeologist, Reditus (Chair)
Claire Miller, Principal Hydrogeologist, Geosyntec Consultants
Melinda Morris, Principal Adviser, SA EPA
Anne Northway, Principal Hydrogeologist, Jacobs
Casey O’Farrell, Principal Contaminant Hydrogeologist
Natalie O’Rourke, Senior Contaminated Land Consultant, Tonkin + Taylor
John Rayner, Research Scientist
Allison Reynolds, Project Hydrogeologist, JBS&G (Co-Chair)
Claudio Ariel Vergara Saez, Senior Associate Hydrogeologist, WSP
The Promenade Docklands Events Venue
Ste 2, Level 1/78 Newquay Promenade
Docklands VIC 3008
Pedestrian access is available from Newquay Promenade and Glenti Place.
The closest train station is Southern Cross – We then recommend catching a 17-minute tram.
The closest tram stop is D11 (Waterfront City/Docklands Dr) – 220m
Tram numbers are 35, 70 and 86
Bus number 222, Waterfront City/Footscray Rd – 600m
Nationwide – 401 Docklands Drive
Discounted guest parking available
CarePark – 24 Hours Outdoor Parking
The District Docklands West Car Park
The Taxi Zone is near tram stop D11 (Waterfront City/Docklands Dr) – 280m
Docklands, Melbourne offers a large range of accommodation close to The Promenade Docklands Events Venue.
We have current deals with specific hotels below. However, as pricing changes rapidly, we strongly recommend you book your accommodation (and flight tickets) as soon as you book your ticket for the symposium!
443 Docklands Drive, Melbourne, VIC 3008
Special rate, subject to availability via the booking link.
Three properties to choose from: The Collins House Apartments by CLLIX, Paragon Apartments by CLLIX and The Eminence Apartments by CLLIX
12% off the best available rate at the time of booking using the code GROUNDWATER27 via the booking link.
* Eligibility: The discount is valid for guests who book at least 2 nights over the weekend or who follow the website’s minimum length of stay restrictions. This discount can also be applied 3 days before and 3 days after the event, subject to availability.
Extend your Groundwater Fate & Transport Symposium experience with a privately chartered networking cruise through Melbourne’s waterfront precinct.
Combining networking, a guided site tour and informal technical presentations, this optional add-on provides an opportunity to continue conversations from the symposium while exploring locations of environmental, groundwater and urban development significance.
Cost: $20 per person. Available to attendees only.
Duration: Approximately two hours
CPD: Additional CPD opportunities beyond the symposium technical program
Includes: Guided site tour, informal technical presentations, networking opportunities, drinks and light refreshments
Experience: Exclusive access to a privately chartered vessel reserved for symposium delegates. The cruise combines networking, a guided site tour and informal technical presentations, creating opportunities to connect with delegates, speakers, sponsors and industry professionals while exploring Melbourne’s waterfront. Indoor and outdoor viewing areas across multiple levels, together with onboard presentation facilities, support commentary and discussions throughout the experience
Cruise Route: Departing from Docklands near Marvel Stadium, the cruise will travel through Docklands and Yarra’s Edge before continuing towards Port Phillip Bay. Delegates will enjoy views of Williamstown, Fishermans Bend, Coode Island and other key waterfront locations before returning to Docklands
Places are limited. Advance booking is recommended and can be selected during the symposium registration process.
