OUR BUSINESS
Technical Development
Water Chemistry
Soils, landform, hydrology and CSG water quality vary significantly by location. The initial stage of the irrigated plantation program involves evaluation of land and water resource parameters, then tailoring the management approach to meet site and water quality conditions.
Soil & Site Capability
Our research and consultancy services include review of landform and climate conditions, cultural heritage values, protected vegetation, site appraisal, evaluation of CSG water quality and quantity, detailed soil physical and chemical analysis.
Data gathered in this process is used to model key processes including water balance, salt balance, soil sodicity, leaching fraction, irrigation scheduling and hydrology. The Irrigation & Environment Monitoring
modelling informs plantation and irrigation design. Critical design elements are plant health, soil structural integrity and surface and groundwater quality.
Design & Operational Planning
Having established the parameters of a sustainable system, we compile an operational plan detailing crop establishment and management, irrigation system specifications, monitoring and reporting, stakeholder engagement and risk management. Together with the feasibility study, this plan forms the basis of a Resource Utilisation Plan required by State Government Environmental Protection Agencies for regulatory approval of beneficial use of CSG produced water for irrigation.
