The Southern Queensland Land Rehabilitation Group (SQLRG) is a volunteer‑led network of professionals and practitioners committed to promoting best practice in the rehabilitation of disturbed land.

SQLRG thrives because of the diversity and experience of its participants.

We bring together people who share a passion for improving environmental outcomes across Southern Queensland.

Next Workshop/Training/Webinar

25 September 2026

Previous Workshops

Next Workshop: September 2026

Groundwater in Full View

Technical presentations, a Gold Coast construction sites walking tour, and a networking dinner, Surfers Paradise, QLD

Our next SQLRG Field Day brings together industry professionals from across Southeast Queensland for a day dedicated to groundwater management; one of the most persistent and underestimated challenges in construction and land rehabilitation.

The program follows groundwater through its full lifecycle, from understanding how it behaves beneath the surface to testing, treatment, and compliant discharge. Attendees can expect:

A full lineup of technical presentations from leading hydrogeologists, environmental engineers, and water treatment specialists
A guided walking tour of Gold Coast construction sites to see groundwater challenges and solutions first-hand
Q&A and panel discussions connecting the day’s themes to real project experience
Networking with peers across the land rehabilitation, construction, and resources sectors, capped off with drinks and dinner

Whether you’re a contractor, consultant, developer, or regulator, this event continues SQLRG’s focus on sharing practical knowledge and fostering collaboration across the region.

📅 Date: 25 September 2026
📍 Location: QT, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Stay tuned for more information, including the full agenda and registration details.

Last Workshop: May 2026

From Risk to Rehab

Workshop & Field Day, Chinchilla, QLD

The Southern Queensland Land Rehabilitation Group (SQLRG) hosted its May Workshop & Field Day in Chinchilla, bringing together industry professionals from across Southeast Queensland for two days of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and practical insight into land rehabilitation.

Day One: Industry Insights & Expertise

The first day featured a dynamic lineup of presentations from leading practitioners and specialists, covering real-world challenges and innovative solutions:

Christopher Johnson (Umwelt) – Direct Seeding achieves rehabilitation objectives for an operational sand mine in Southeast Queensland: A case study
Will Gibson (Range Environmental Consultants) – Resolving EA condition non-compliance – revegetation to the rescue!
Jessica Hoult (Dynamic Environmental Services) – Field Observations of Pre-existing Land Management Challenges for Future Renewable Energy Development
David Hall (Agricultural Consultant) – Subsoil Constraints
Lisel Dingley (Dynamic Environmental Services) – Subsurface Challenges: How Renewables Projects in Queensland Fail to Identify Dispersive Soils and the Subsequent Consequences
Sam Wildie and Lauren Zappala (Office of the Queensland Mine Rehabilitation Commissioner) – Landform design, creating growth media, renewables on mined land and decommissioning and rehabilitation in the CSG sector
Lucas Talbot (Range Environmental Consultants) – How not to relinquish a dam from your EA – A Case Study on maximising rehabilitation liability
Andrew Bauer (Smart Regeneration) – The Amelioration Conundrum

The day concluded with a relaxed networking dinner at Charley’s Creek Brewery, providing attendees the opportunity to connect and continue discussions in an informal setting.

Day Two: On-Site Learning Experience

Day two delivered a hands-on field experience with a guided site tour of Cameby Downs Mine, led by Les Merton. Attendees gained valuable, real-world insights into rehabilitation practices, site challenges, and operational considerations in action.