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Waratah Gasworks is a story of a long forgotten industrial legacy lurking beneath 13 residential properties in suburban Newcastle. How is it that a 56m wide gas holder, tar wells and purifier beds were left in the ground at the end of a gasworks operation? And what happened when it was rediscovered in 2016?
Step into a compelling tale where history, environmental science, and modern remediation collide.
Discover how decades-old industrial relics were uncovered beneath unsuspecting family homes, the technical and human challenges of managing contamination in a residential setting, and the innovative strategies deployed to mobilise a community to allow this complex site to be brought back to life.
Whether you’re a contaminated land specialist, environmental consultant, planner, developer, interested in best practice stakeholder engagement or simply curious about what lies beneath our suburbs, this is an unmissable opportunity to learn, connect, and share insights with industry peers
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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.
Due to the venue’s security measures, make sure you arrive on time.
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Kim Carlson is a senior communications consultant to the Environmental Management Group within the state government agency, Property and Development NSW. She has led the stakeholder and community engagement approach to the Former Waratah Gasworks remediation project since late 2021 and has worked in communications, engagement, education and public relations roles for state and local government, non-government and the private sector for over 20 years.
Pascale Eisenmann is a senior project coordinator with the Environmental Management Group within the state government agency, Property and Development NSW. She has worked on the Former Waratah Gasworks remediation project since early 2022 and has been involved in contaminated land assessments and remediation as part of the broader EMG team since joining in 2018 as a graduate.
Prior to this, Pascale received a PhD in Environmental Sciences for work on biochemical feeding signals in Southern Hemisphere Humpback Whales.
Greg leads Enviropacific’s major remediation projects across NSW, managing a team of 30 highly competent remediation engineers and foreman. Greg was the Project Director for Enviropacific’s involvement in the Waratah Gasworks remediation. With over 20 years of experience in the environmental and civil construction industry he has proven success in delivering complex environmental projects.
Will is the Regional Manager for Enviropacific’s NSW operations. Having been with the company for almost 20 years, Will has worked in a number of roles including pre-contracts, and delivered Enviropacific’s bid for the Waratah Gasworks. Will has been involved in a number of gasworks remediation projects including Bendigo Gasworks and Traralgon Gasworks.
Aurecon Newcastle
Level 15, 727 Hunter Street
Newcastle, 2300
ALGA Member $49.00
Non-Member $99.00
Welcome Branch $30.00
Student $15.00
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