Webinar – Renewal SA Soil Bank: Turning government project soil into a reusable resource
Australasian Land & Groundwater Association (ALGA)
About this session
This webinar explores the Renewal SA Soil Bank, an EPA-licensed soil recycling facility in Port Adelaide that facilitates beneficial reuse of excavated soil from government projects. The session covers soil classifications, acceptance criteria, regulatory requirements, and the approvals process for participating in the Soil Bank program to support circular economy outcomes and reduce landfill disposal.
Event Overview
The reuse of excavated soil presents an opportunity to reduce landfill disposal and support sustainable outcomes for infrastructure and development projects. Soil Bank is an EPA-licensed soil recycling facility established to facilitate beneficial reuse of suitable excavated soil from government projects.
Key Topics
The role of Soil Bank in supporting beneficial reuse of excavated soil from government projects; soil classifications that may be considered for reuse; acceptance criteria and regulatory requirements; and the approvals process from preparing a soil offer through to transport and delivery.
Requirements
Successfully participating in the Soil Bank program requires early planning, appropriate sampling and documentation, and understanding of the approvals process. Project teams must meet specific physical, environmental and administrative requirements before soil can be accepted.