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The 4th Contaminated Land Conference in Auckland, NZ kicks off tomorrow morning - it is the first time we have run some parrallel sessions over the 2-days of conference. This year we have a barista - that means real coffee!! Also, every eveing there is oppportunity to network further with colleagues. If you are not yet registered but wish to - note that registration is onsite only now.

Off the back of the NZ Conference - Dr Ian Hers (Golder Associates - Vancouver) will be visiting Melbourne - Adelaide and Sydney see all the opportunities and topics for discussion listed under the VIGGIM logo in 'just round the corner. Don't miss out as spaces are limited.

As always any suggestions or concerns do not hesitate contacting me directly OR use the "soapbox" button on the website.

Enjoy!

Elisabethe Dank
Chief Executive Officer

ALGA is continually building on it's library of resources on the website under the resources - papers tab click here. However please note, this is a member benefit only - a password will have been provided in your membership confirmation email.

This website section includes copies of recordings, powerpoint presentations and/or event summary reports for ALGA events held - click here

- Sydney (Feb) PFAS - Breaking Ground or Coming Unstuck? (recorded)
- Perth (Feb) WA's Revised Auditor Guidelines: What's New and Implications for Regulators, Auditors and Industry
- Orange (Feb) The (Very) Real Challenges for Contaminated Land Management in Regional NSW (recorded)
- Adelaide (Feb) Why All the Fuss About PFAS?
- Sydney (March) ALGA Sydney Student Forum presents: ‘A day in the life……’ (Recorded)
- Melbourne (March) The EPA Victoria Reform Agenda · Priorities for Pollution Prevention and Managing Legacy Risks (Recorded)
- Auckland (March) Protecting Paradise: 1080 And The Fight To Save New Zealand’s Wildlife (Recorded)

4th Contaminated Land Conference in NZ (incorporating the 2nd Closed Regulator Forum plus SQEP Workshop preconference)

STARTS TOMORROW

When: Tuesday 4th April - Thursday 6th April

Where: Crowne Plaza, Auckland

Cost*: full conference from NZ$850 (ALGA members)

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Developing Guidance in Soil Gas - Let’s Make it Happen!

Auckland

When: 3rd April 17 - Available as a Live Webinar
Where: Simpson Grierson
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Melbourne

When: 6th April 17 - Available as a Live Webinar
Where: King and Wood Mallesons
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Adelaide

When: 10th April 17
Where: Finlaysons
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Sydney

When: 11th April 17 - Available as a Live Webinar
Where: Henry David York
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Cost*:
Forum: $25 (ALGA members) $60 everybody else
Webinar: Free (ALGA members) $25 everybody else

Risk and Reality – Contaminated Sites and Community perceptions?

When: Tuesday, 4th April

Cost*: $25 (ALGA members) $60 everybody else

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Assessing Asbestos in Soils

When: Thursday, 6th April

Cost*: $25 (ALGA members) $60 everybody else

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1/2 Day - Vapour Intrusion, Natural Source Zone Depletion and Sustainability

Adelaide

When: 10th April 17 (9am - 1pm)
Cost*: $100 (ALGA members) $175 everybody else

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Sydney Branch Forum

When: Wednesday, 19th April

Cost*: $25 (ALGA members) $60 everybody else

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The Importance of Community Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement

When: Thursday, 27th April

Cost*: $25 (ALGA members) $60 everybody else

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* All fees listed are excluding GST