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There are an estimated 214,500 ha of coastal land in Tasmania that may contain land, surface water and groundwater affected by acid sulfate soils (ASS). In addition, there are 369,538 ha of inland areas with some probability of ASS occurring.
The level of development in these areas has been relatively low; however, with rapidly increasing development in Tasmania, the potential for impacts from disturbance of ASS is increasing.
In this event we will outline the likelihood of encountering ASS, the implications of disturbance of these soils during proposed developments or land disturbance, how ASS can be best assessed and managed, and issues relating to impacts on groundwater. Presentations will have a focus on Tasmania.
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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.
Please arrive on time to make sure you can access the venue.
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Fiona has over 25 years’ experience in environmental consultancy and previously worked in geological mineral exploration. She is a Certified Environmental Practitioner Site Contamination under the EIANZ.
Fiona specialises in project managing and delivering environmental site assessments, environmental permitting, investigations, closure plans and statutory environmental reporting. She is an effective expert witness to the private and public sectors. She has worked in Tasmania, Victoria and NSW as an environmental consultant.
Sophie is an environmental geochemist with over 20 years’ experience in contaminated land and acid sulfate soil management, waste management and regulatory compliance.
Sophie is a senior principal scientist with Elgin Associates, with previous professional experience including marine research, EPA regulation, industrial compliance and environmental consulting across multiple Australian jurisdictions.
Sophie has been supporting government organisations and private clients with planning requirements for infrastructure projects and redevelopments involving the management of acid sulfate soils.
She will share her experience with ASS identification, understanding laboratory results and management approaches.
Robert has over 30 years’ experience in geological, hydrogeological and geochemical investigations for local, state and federal government, major mining companies, and commercial and industrial organisations. He has worked on groundwater resource, contamination, dewatering, dam seepage, acid and metalliferous drainage and acid sulfate soil (ASS) projects throughout Australia and in West Papua, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, the Philippines and Middle East.
He has experience in the assessment and management of ASS and ASS-associated groundwater in QLD, NSW, NT, VIC, WA and TAS, and was on the technical review group for the 2004 Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil Technical Manual, Legislation and Policy Guide, Acid Sulfate Soils Lab Guidelines and Acid Sulfate Soil Management Guidelines, and the 2009 Tasmanian Acid Sulfate Soils Management Guidelines.
The Old Woolstore Hobart
1 Macquarie Street
Hobart, Tasmania 7000
ALGA Member: $49.00
Non-Member: $99.00
Welcome Branch: $30.00
Student: $15.00
Up to 1.5 CPD Points
