ACLCA will be holding Module 2 Acid Sulphate Soils Workshop on 11th November 2026.
Who should attend:
The workshop is for contaminated land professionals who have attended the ACLCA Module 1 ASS workshop or have a minimum of four years contaminated land experience which includes two years acid sulfate soil (ASS) experience.
The workshop will cover:
- The collection of soil samples.
- The qualitative and quantitative analysis test methodology used to assess ASS.
- Interpretation of qualitative and quantitative analysis results.
At the end of the workshop the attendee will:
- Know the minimum sampling requirements for the intrusive field component of an ASS investigation.
- Have sufficient knowledge to interpret the qualitative and quantitative analysis results.
Presenter:
Jeff Thrupp, Technical Executive, Contaminated Land Management. WSP
Jeff is an environmental scientist who has over 30 years of experience involving ASS and 32 years involving contaminated land. He has conducted ASS investigations on sites throughout coastal Queensland and
within the Melbourne Metro area for small scale projects through to large infrastructure projects. The ASS investigations undertaken within Queensland have included preparing sampling plans and field works,
reviewing investigation reports, preparing management plans, including larger scale dewatering, for sites ranging from low to high risk. The investigations undertaken within the Melbourne Metro area include the classification of acid sulfate soil and acid sulfate rock spoil from within twin nine km train tunnels.
Date: 11 November 2026
Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: WSP 900 Ann St Fortitude Valley
Cost In person Member $300.00
In person Non-Member $600 (Register at qld@aclca.com.au)