To enable sustainable, large-scale irrigation using coal seam gas (CSG) water, this client required both rigorous technical assessment of candidate land and a well-prepared regulatory submission for a beneficial use approval. The project had to address marginal soils in a region with limited experience in intensive irrigation, while aligning with environmental safeguards and regulatory expectations. 

This client sought an innovative, sustainable, and community-aligned solution for the beneficial reuse of A-grade effluent from a Sewage Treatment Plant, located just 10 km upstream of a major drinking water supply dam. Rather than pursuing a conventional advanced treatment facility, Verterra delivered an award-winning, nature-based solution.

In regions of Australia where rainfall is unreliable, treated wastewater (effluent) is increasingly recognised as a valuable resource—particularly for irrigating tree crops and other vegetation. However, to safely and effectively reuse effluent for irrigation, its quality must be carefully monitored and managed. This case study demonstrates how Verterra approached successfully undertook risk assessment and development of a management plan that would enable its beneficial reuse for a forest plantation.

CYT engaged Verterra to prepare a Harvest Plan for Running Creek, a property owned by the Lama Lama Land Trust.

Yintjingga Aboriginal Corporation (Lama Lama Land Trust) completed the first stage of a timber harvesting contract with Cape York Timbers in 2016.  Verterra undertook a desktop review followed by a field inspection and evaluation of harvesting undertaken in 2016/17.