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28 - 29 April 2027
ALGA invites abstracts that share technical knowledge, practical experience, research findings, case studies, innovative approaches and regulatory perspectives relevant to contaminated Land & Groundwater management. Contributions are encouraged from consultants, industry professionals, government, researchers, regulators and emerging professionals.
Abstracts may address major infrastructure projects, mining and industry, risk assessment, resource recovery, emerging waste challenges, new technologies, regulatory developments or other topics relevant to contaminated Land & Groundwater practice. Authors are encouraged to clearly describe the problem or opportunity being addressed, the approach taken, key findings or lessons learned, and the practical value of the work to industry practitioners, regulators and decision-makers.
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.
| Theme | Overview |
|---|---|
| WA Major Infrastructure Projects | Case studies and practical lessons from the investigation, assessment and management of contamination during the planning, approval, construction and operation of major Western Australian infrastructure and development projects. The focus is on challenges created by project scale, staging, land use change, complex interfaces, delivery requirements and community concerns. |
| Mining and Industry | The investigation and management of soil, groundwater and waste impacts at operating and closing facilities across mining, minerals processing, oil and gas, energy and manufacturing. The theme focuses on operational constraints, legacy impacts, seepage, compliance, remediation, closure planning and long-term environmental management, with an emphasis on practical lessons from established sites. |
| Risk Assessment | Human health and ecological risk assessment across contaminated land and groundwater projects. The theme welcomes practical case studies covering complex exposure pathways and receptors, groundwater-dependent ecosystems, wetlands, stygofauna, vapour intrusion, emerging contaminants and community concerns. The focus is on the application of risk assessment to support investigation, management and decision-making. |
| Resource Recovery and Emerging Waste Challenges | The safe recovery, reuse and repurposing of materials where contamination risk, evidence requirements and market confidence must be addressed. The theme includes waste-derived products, mine or industry-derived materials, infrastructure materials and end-of-life components from changing energy systems, with a focus on demonstrating safe and practical use. |
| Emerging Industry Challenges and Opportunities | How contaminated Land & Groundwater practitioners are responding to emerging environmental, technological and societal challenges and opportunities. The theme welcomes practical applications, lessons learned and evidence-based approaches, including artificial intelligence, climate-related challenges, new drilling and remediation technologies, advanced assessment methods and GIS applications. |
| Emerging Professionals | A dedicated stream for emerging professionals to present technical work, project experience and new perspectives connected to any of the conference themes. The format will support constructive discussion and feedback that enhances presentation quality while maintaining the technical expectations of the conference program. |
Select the presentation format that best aligns with your content and preferred method of delivery. The Conference Committee may discuss alternative formats with authors where appropriate to support the development of a balanced and engaging program.
| Presentation Format | Overview |
|---|---|
| Standard Presentation 20-minute session including Q&A |
A structured presentation format allowing speakers to deliver in-depth insights on a specific topic. Each session includes time for audience questions and engagement, making it suitable for sharing research findings, industry trends, case studies and innovative solutions. |
| Panel Discussion 30 to 45-minute session |
A moderated session featuring up to four experts discussing a key topic or challenge from different perspectives. Panellists engage in discussion, answer audience questions and share different viewpoints. Authors proposing a panel should provide a list of suggested panel members to support a well-rounded discussion. |
| Lightning Talk 5-minute presentation |
A fast-paced session where speakers deliver a concise presentation using a single holding slide prepared by the ALGA team. This format is suited to emerging professionals, technology showcases, research insights and project highlights. Speakers can continue discussions with delegates during networking breaks. |
To complete your abstract submission, you will be asked to provide:
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. Reviewers assess each submission against three criteria: clarity and structure, scientific robustness, and practical applicability.
| Criterion | Definition | Weight | Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarity and Structure | How clearly the purpose, approach and key message are communicated in a logical order. | 30% | 0–10 |
| Scientific Robustness | The credibility of the technical approach, including the evidence, methods, assumptions, interpretation and conclusions. | 40% | 0–10 |
| Practical Applicability | How the findings, lessons or approaches may be applied in practice and support useful decision-making. | 30% | 0–10 |
Score descriptions are provided below to support consistent assessment across reviewers.
| Score | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Outstanding | Exceptionally clear, complete and logically structured, with a compelling purpose, approach and key message. Exceptional technical quality with sound evidence, methods and conclusions. Exceptional practical value that is highly relevant, feasible and useful across projects and stakeholder groups. |
| 9 | Excellent | Very clear and well structured. Meets all criteria to a very high standard, with only minor limitations. |
| 8 | Very Good | Strong overall submission with only small gaps or areas requiring further explanation. |
| 7 | Good | Meets the criteria well, although some areas could be clearer, better supported or more broadly applicable. |
| 6 | Sound | Generally clear, technically sound and practically relevant, with identifiable limitations that do not undermine the submission overall. |
| 5 | Adequate | Provides a basic explanation and demonstrates adequate technical and practical value, but contains noticeable gaps or weaknesses. |
| 4 | Limited | Partly meets the criteria, but significant improvement or clarification is required. |
| 3 | Weak | Difficult to follow and contains substantial weaknesses in clarity, technical quality or practical value. |
| 2 | Very Weak | Provides minimal information and contains major deficiencies across the assessment criteria. |
| 1 | Inadequate | Barely explains the purpose, approach or key message and is not sufficient in its current form. |
| 0 | Does Not Meet the Criterion | No relevant information is provided, or the submission does not adequately address the criterion. |
Weighted scores from reviewers are considered by the Conference Committee when developing the final program.
Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Michael Seller, Sponsorship Manager, michaels@landandgroundwater.com.
Registration will open soon.
Wesley Alport, Environmental Specialist, Rio Tinto
Blaire Coleman, Principal, Senversa
Shandel Coleman, Contaminated Site Auditor, Luna Environmental
Aaron Groves, Principal Environmental Scientist, Stantec
Victoria Lazenby, Director & Risk Assessor, Terravale Consulting Pty Ltd
Sam Mueller, Managing Director, West Soil and Water Pty Ltd (Co-Chair)
Julie Palich, Director, Geocontam Risk Management – a Green Road Company (Chair)
Kevin Simpson, Principal Engineer, EHS Support
Dylan Steele, Project Environmental Scientist, Aurora Environmental
Gemma Williams, Technical Director, Risk Assessment Specialist, SAGE Environmental Services
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