Calender of Past Events

BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED.

ACLCA Victoria is hosting a site tour to the former Bendigo Manufactured Gas Plant (MGP or Gasworks) and to a property in Bendigo where calcine sands are present. The gasworks site is thought to be the only remaining site of its type in Australia with the majority of infrastructure still in place.

A bus will leave from the Arts Centre Complex outside the National Gallery on St Kilda Rd (Melways 2F H8) on Tuesday 23^rd February, 2010 at 12:30 pm to travel to Bendigo, returning at approximately 10.00pm. An agenda for the day is provided below.

12:45pm - Depart Melbourne
3pm - Arrive Bendigo
3-4pm - Presentation at Shamrock Hotel
4-5.30pm - Tour of site
5.30 - 6.30pm - Tour of calcine sands
6.30-7.30pm - Dinner at Shamrock Hotel
7.30pm - Depart Bendigo
10pm - Arrive Melbourne

The cost to attend is $100.00 per person (incl. GST).  This includes bus travel, presentation / tour and dinner.

Registrants will need to wear long pants and steel-capped boots on site.  ACLCA Victoria acknowledge that City of Greater Bendigo, EPA Victoria and Parks Victoria in allowing members access to the sites. As such, by registering for this event, ACLCA members accept responsibility for all actions and behavior whilst on site.

Please arrange registration for your staff (with payment) asap.  This will be a very popular tour, so please register early to avoid disappointment.  The tour will be limited to 50 attendees (given the capacity of the bus).

BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED

ACLCA 3-Day Industry Seminar, "Advanced Aquifer Testing for Improved Hydrogeologic Site Characterisation" to be hosted by the Midwest Geosciences Group (http://www.midwestgeo.com/).  MidwestGeo has previously presented a short course for ACLCA Vic on Hydrogeologic Analysis of Fractured Bedrock Systems in Melbourne (December 2008).

The course will be held at Karstens at CQ, 123 Queens Street, Melbourne (http://www.karstensatcq.com.au/).

Rates are:
1/ ACLCA Member early bird -   $1,300 (incl GST) per person (before 22 January 2010)
2/ ACLCA Member normal -       $1,500 (incl GST) per person (after 22 January 2010)
3/ Non-Member early bird -       $1,600 (incl GST) per person (before 22 January 2010)
4/ Non-Member normal -          $1,800 (incl GST) per person (after 22 January 2010)

Click here to view course brochure

The course is aimed at intermediate to advanced level professionals specialising in groundwater characterisation and management. This course is to help professionals design and perform effective aquifer testing programs for both environmental site characterisation (hydrogeologic, geotechnical and remediation applications) and water resources assessment (well yield, mine dewatering and sustainability testing). From basic hydraulics to comprehensive data analysis, the course addresses the practical aspects to test design, field techniques and data analysis for both slug tests and pumping tests.

* Glenn Duffield is the author of AQTESOLV a widely used aquifer test analysis software package (and one of the presenters of the Fractured Rock Hydrogeology course).
* James Butler is a Hydrogeologist at the Kansas Geological Survey, 2007 NGWA Darcy Lecturer, and Author of "The Design, Performance, and Analysis of Slug Tests", Lewis Publishers.
* Dan Kelleher is president of Midwest Geosciences Group and a Hydrogeologist with decades of practical and research experience in hydrogeological site characterisation for environmental and engineering projects

We anticipate that this course will book out very quickly so act with haste and register today prior to this invitation being sent to other organisations and to non-members Australia wide. 

ACLCA CPD Training, "Introduction to Environmental Site Assessment", Module One - Phase 1 Site Assessments.  Presenters - Phil Bayne, Bureau Veritas and Ian Kluckow, Golder Associates.  Session will run from 8.00am (sharp) to about 1.30pm.  Session will be held at the Holmesglen Conference Centre, Auditorium, Cnr Warrigal and Batesford Rds, Holmesglen. Click here to register.

Please note that Modules 1, 2 and 3 are offered as a series only (please note the same staff member should attend all three sessions) - $450.00 (including GST) per person.

Wednesday 17 March 2010 - MODULE 1 - Phase 1 Site Assessments - Phil Bayne, Bureau Veritas / Ian Kluckow, Golder Associates
Wednesday 21 April 2010 - MODULE 2 - Fieldwork Investigations - Sarah Richards, Coffey Environments
Wednesday 19 May 2010 - MODULE 3 - Phase 2 Site Assessments (Interpretation and Reporting) - Will Ellis, ERM / Alex Blount, Parsons Brinckerhoff

The Young Professionals Sub-Committee of ACLCA is proud to announce the revival of Envirodrinks:

When:  Thursday 18th March, 2010
Time:   6pm
Where: Phoenix Bar, 82 Flinders Street, Melbourne

Come along and meet with other contaminated land industry professionals in a social forum. This event is also a great opportunity to introduce ACLCA to those new to the industry.

Finger Food and limited drinks provided.  ACLCA encourages responsible consumption of alcohol.

Click here to register.

ACLCA will now hold a 3-day OHS Awareness course from Wednesday 24 to Friday 26 March 2010, 8am to 3pm daily.  The course will be delivered by Rose Nechwatal, CFMEU and incorporate the Construction (OH&S Induction) Card (previously known as the Red Card) training.  The course will be presented at the CFMEU Training Facility, 500 Swanston St, Carlton South.  The cost to attend is $720.00 (incl. GST) per person - or early bird rate of $670.00 (incl. GST) for those registering before Friday 26^th February 2010. This includes the cost for the Construction (OH&S Induction) Card.  Participants at each course will be limited to about 15-20.  Whilst morning tea and refreshments will be provided, participants will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch in Carlton.

TO REGISTER - CLICK HERE

This OHSA course has been specifically prepared for the Victorian legislative and regulatory setting.  Participants from other states are welcome to attend, but should bear in mind that the course content, whilst broadly applicable, will not specifically address the legislative and regulatory requirements of other states.  You may wish to check on the availability and timing of ACLCA OHSA courses in other states.

Please note that future courses are scheduled for:
•·         16-18 June 2010
•·         8 - 19 September 2010
•·         17 - 19 November 2010

ACLCA reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses, should there be insufficient numbers to proceed.

The Asbestos in Soils Sub-Committee of ACLCA Victoria is holding a half-day workshop on Asbestos in Soils on Wednesday 24^th March 2010 from 4pm to 6pm with drinks afterwards.  The session will be hosted by Paul Addison and James Smith from Noel Arnold and Associates.  Click here to view an outline of the program.

The cost to attend is $90 (incl. GST) per person.  Please note that this workshop is being held exclusively for ACLCA members.

When:             Wednesday 24^th March 2010
Time:              4pm to 6pm with drinks afterwards
Where:            Karstens at CQ, 123 Queen St, Melbourne

BOOKINGS CLOSED

Paul is a director and a senior consulting occupational hygienist with over twenty years experience.  During this time, he has been responsible for asbestos project management coordination, OHS and asbestos auditing services.  Paul is regarded as a leader in the industry and has helped shape the approach in managing asbestos in Victoria. He is a NATA signatory and has prepared multiple papers, particularly in conjunction with Worksafe Victoria and industry peak bodies.  James has over eleven years experience as an environmental consultant in the field of asbestos risk management in the United Kingdom. James managed a leading UK company with an asbestos laboratory and maintained company accreditation.  James has attained third party industry certifications from the British Institute of Occupational Hygienists for asbestos auditing, asbestos risk management, and the removal of asbestos from buildings.

ACLCA CPD Training, "Introduction to Environmental Site Assessment", Module Two - Fieldwork Investigations.  Session will run from 8.00am (sharp) to about 1.30pm.  Session will be held at Coffey Environments, 126 Trenerry Crescent, Abbotsford.

Please note that Modules 1, 2 and 3 are offered as a series only (please note the same staff member should attend all three sessions) - $450.00 (including GST) per person.  To register, please click 'register here' for module 1.

Wednesday 17 March 2010 - MODULE 1 - Phase 1 Site Assessments - Phil Bayne, Bureau Veritas / Ian Kluckow, Golder Associates
Wednesday 21 April 2010 - MODULE 2 - Fieldwork Investigations - Sarah Richards, Coffey Environments
Wednesday 19 May 2010 - MODULE 3 - Phase 2 Site Assessments (Interpretation and Reporting) - Will Ellis, ERM / Alex Blount, Parsons Brinckerhoff

ACLCA CPD Training, "Introduction to Environmental Site Assessment", Module Three - Phase 2 Site Assessments (Interpretation and Reporting).  Presenters - Will Ellis, ERM and Alex Blount, Parsons Brinckerhoff.  Session will run from 8.00am (sharp) to about 1.30pm.  Session will be held at the Holmesglen Conference Centre, Auditorium, Cnr Warrigal and Batesford Rds, Holmesglen.

Please note that Modules 1, 2 and 3 are offered as a series only (please note the same staff member should attend all three sessions) - $450.00 (including GST) per person.  To register, please click 'register here' for module 1.

Wednesday 17 March 2010 - MODULE 1 - Phase 1 Site Assessments - Phil Bayne, Bureau Veritas / Ian Kluckow, Golder Associates
Wednesday 21 April 2010 - MODULE 2 - Fieldwork Investigations - Sarah Richards, Coffey Environments
Wednesday 19 May 2010 - MODULE 3 - Phase 2 Site Assessments (Interpretation and Reporting) - Will Ellis, ERM / Alex Blount, Parsons Brinckerhoff

Onsite Analysis of Heavy Metals and Hydrocarbons
Presentation to be hosted by Mr Colin Green, Director of QROS Ltd on Tuesday 25th May 2010 at 5.30pm at Karstens at CQ, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne. This presentation demonstrates an onsite analysis of soils that allows an accurate assessment of the contaminants on site to be made in real time, to maximise the efficiency of remediation and SI projects.  QROS are leaders in their field in delivering efficiencies in overall project costs of soil remediation through quantitative and qualitative analysis on site.  Learn of their experiences through this presentation based on technical information and case studies.

If you wish to attend, please email your details to martin@sampletech.com.au.  Please note that this session is being held next week and your prompt response would be much appreciated.

Any further details can be directed to:
Martin Bagnall
Sampling Technologies Pty Ltd
P 1800 453 394
M 61 488 581 181

ACTRA "Risk Assessment of Carcinogens" Workshop being held in Sydney on Friday 28 May 2010.

Click here for registration information.

Direct queries to:
Elisabethe Dank
Secretariat
T (02) 9453 2210

The Young Professionals Sub-Committee of ACLCA Victoria is proud to announce the end of financial year:

Envirodrinks
Three Degrees
Number One QV Square
Corner of Lonsdale and Swanston Streets

Come along and meet with other contaminated land industry professionals in a social forum. This event is also a great opportunity to introduce ACLCA to those new to the industry.

Finger Food and limited drinks provided.  ACLCA encourages responsible consumption of alcohol.

This event is free for ACLCA members.  Members must register for entry to venue.  Please RSVP ASAP, numbers are required by 16 June.

Click here to register.

"Incorporating Bioavailability into Human Health Risk Assessment" on Friday 25^th June 2010 at CitiGate (Melbourne).
 
Click here to register.

If you have any further queries, please contact:
Andrew Beveridge
Manager: Education and Technology Transfer

P: 61 8 8302 3937
F: 61 8 8302 3124
M: 61 429 779 226
E: Andrew.Beveridge@crccare.com  
W: http://www.crccare.com/

ACLCA Victoria is proud to present a series of three half-day short courses on topics of site characterisation and remediation to be hosted by EnviroLogek Technologies (http://www.envirologek.com/).  The courses will be presented by Lowell Kessel,  Principal at EnviroLogek, and specialist in marketing and business strategy for emerging technology and engineering companies in Australia, North and South America.

All courses will be presented at  Karstens at CQ, 123 Queens Street, Melbourne (http://www.karstensatcq.com.au/). 

Rates (per one half-day course):
ACLCA members: $200 (incl GST) pp
Non-members:  $300 (incl GST) pp

The courses are aimed at intermediate to advanced level professionals specialising in groundwater characterisation and remediation.

The first course will be:
-  Bioremediation, 28 July 2010, 3pm to 7pm.
Click here for further details.

Additional courses will be held as follows:
- Advanced Site Characterisation Design and Technology, 11 August 2010, 3pm to 7pm
- Soil Vapour Treatment Design and Technology Review, 25 August 2010, 3pm to 7pm

Introduction to Environmental Site Assessment - Module Six - Remediation, Raghava Dasika, URS Australia and Brendon Hare, Coffey Environments.

Click here to register now.

ACLCA Annual General Meeting, 5.00pm for 5.30pm start at GHD, Level 8, 180 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (no entry after 6.00pm) and afterwards at European Bier Cafe,120 Exhibition St, Melbourne ($35.00 per person).  Click here to register.

Monitored natural attenuation for groundwater remediation and management, 3 day workshop, Todd Wiedemeier and W Zachary Dickson (intermediate to advanced - assumed that participants hold senior/principal level positions within the industry and/or have attended the 1-day Introductory Course).  Holmesglen Conference Centre (auditorium), Cnr Warrigal and Batesford Rds, Chadstone.  Cost ACLCA members $1,450 (early bird rate of $1,300 for registrations received prior to 25.09.09) Non-members $1,700  Click here for further details.

ACLCA OHS Awareness 3-Day Course will be delivered by Rose Nechwatal, CFMEU and incorporate the Construction (OH&S Induction) Card (previously known as the Red Card) training.  Course fees include the cost for the Construction (OH&S Induction) Card.  Whilst morning tea and refreshments will be provided, participants will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch in Carlton.  Participants at each course will be limited to about 15-20.

The cost to attend is $720.00 (incl. GST) per person - or early bird rate of $670.00 (incl. GST) for those registering before Wednesday 14th October 2009.

ACTRA - Australasian College of Toxicology and Risk Assessment Annual Scientific Meeting - Call for abstracts

ACTRA are delighted to announce that registration and abstract submissions for the Australasian College of Toxicology and Risk Assessment Annual Scientific Meeting are now officially open on-line and via paper form. This meeting will be held in Canberra on Friday 4 December 2009.  For further details, please refer the Member Notices section of this website.

ACLCA END OF YEAR BOWLS NIGHT, WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 2009
Fitzroy Bowls Club, 578 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Time: 5:30pm
Bowling greens booked from 6:00-8:00pm
Special Requirements : Flat Soled Shoes

BOOKINGS CLOSED

Presentation by Prof Kerry Rowe (Professor of Civil Engineering at Queen's University, Canada) on the latest findings on geomembrane liners used in landfills.  Thursday 7th May 2009.  Click here for more information.

"In-Situ Chemical Oxidation Remediation of a Chlorinated Solvent Contaminated Site in South Australia", Stephen McKeown ERM Australia

Introduction to Environmental Site Assessment - Module Four - Risk Assessment, Dr Sim Ooi, Chadwick T&T and Karen Teague, Coffey Environments.

ACLCA 3-day OHS Awareness course to be presented by Rose Nechwatal, CFMEU and incorporating the Construction (OH&S Induction) Card (previously known as the Red Card) training.

The course will be presented at the CFMEU Training Facility, 500 Swanston St, Carlton South. Participants at each course will be limited to about 15-20.  Morning tea and refreshments will be provided.  Participants will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch.

Introduction to Environmental Site Assessment - Module Five - Contaminated Land Auditing and CUTEP, Darryl Strudwick, URS Australia.  FULLY BOOKED.

Michael Warne, CSIRO Land and Water "Deriving EILs in Contaminated Soils" plus Carolyn Brumley, Golder Associates, "NWQMS Review of Guideline 4 (Fresh and Marine Water Quality)".