Tuesday, February 22 2011
G&S switches from ‘groupgs.com'
Read MoreGilbert & Sutherland has completed its transition to the ‘access.gs’ domain. This means that previous domains that were directed to ‘access.gs’ will soon be switched off.
On and from 23 February 2011, all email sent to a ‘groupgs.com’ domain will bounce. This includes general office addresses and staff email addresses.
Monday, January 24 2011
Water Resource Engineer questions misuse of flood data
Read MoreGilbert & Sutherland Director and Principal Water Resource Engineer Owen Droop has commented on the debate concerning the management of the Wivenhoe system during the flood crises. As a practicing Water Resource Engineer with direct experience in the hydrology and operation of the Water Grid and the Somerset/Wivenhoe Dams, Droop said it was important to provide a measured response to the commentary that the devastating floods downstream of the Wivenhoe Dam were somehow exacerbated (or even caused) by the inappropriate operation of the flood management system.
Wednesday, January 12 2011
G&S scientist joins flood relief effort
Read MoreTrained Surf Life Saver and Gilbert & Sutherland Environmental Scientist Jack Worcester has been called into service to help victims of the Brisbane flood crisis. Jack and his Surf Life Saving Queensland colleagues will be deploying and manning their Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs) in and around Brisbane, assisting SES and emergency services with rescues, food drops, medical evacuations and other mercy missions.
Wednesday, January 12 2011
Queensland / Northern NSW Floods - January 2011
Read MoreGilbert & Sutherland staff are providing a comprehensive service to private and public sector clients during the current flood crisis. Sediment and erosion control, water quality measurements and environmental audits are being completed on an ongoing basis and the drilling rig is being made available for emergency geotechnical assessments. Our Brisbane Office will be closed from 12.01.11 until the flood peak has passed and our Kawana Office is being refitted after water ingress on the night of 09.01.11. The Kawana staff are working normally and are available through mobile (+61 427 804 976). Please contact us for any assistance you might need.
Monday, January 10 2011
Principal Engineer Richard Savage joins G&S to head up water and wastewater infrastructure and planning
Read MoreGilbert & Sutherland is very pleased to welcome Richard Savage, Principal Water and Wastewater Engineer, who will lead a water and wastewater team to expand Gilbert & Sutherland’s public and private sector infrastructure involvement. Richard joins us from WorleyParsons as a respected and prominent industry leader. His key focus areas include all aspects of water supply and wastewater engineering, infrastructure charges, asset management planning and expert evidence. Richard is well known for his innovative contribution to key policy areas for governments at all levels. Richard’s experience in Australia and abroad makes him a significant addition to the G&S team.
Monday, August 2 2010
G&S presents at 19th World Congress of Soil Science
Read MoreHow big a risk to human health are soils containing Arsenic? A garden variety radish may help provide an answer. Assessing the phytotoxicity of an Arsenic-contaminated Ferosol soil using radish was the topic of an August 4, 2010 presentation by Gilbert & Sutherland Environmental Scientist Michelle Foster to the 19th World Congress of Soil Science in Brisbane.
Co-authored by Principal Agricultural & Environmental Scientist Neil Sutherland and Principal Agricultural Scientist Dr Phil Matthew, Foster’s paper reported the findings of a direct assessment of As phytotoxicity and soil availability in a Ferosol using a quick growing, common residential garden vegetable.
Wednesday, June 23 2010
Owen Droop heads up hydraulics and hydrology
Read MorePrincipal Water Resource Engineer and Environmental Scientist Owen Droop will head Gilbert & Sutherland’s hydraulic and hydrology section from August 1, 2010. Owen replaces Neil Collins, who has accepted a role with BMT WBM after ably developing and enhancing our flooding and hydraulic assessment capabilities over two whirlwind years.
Based in our Brisbane Office, Owen has recently completed lengthy secondments within the Department of Environment and Resource Management and the Queensland Water Commission where he was responsible for large-scale water resource modelling, impact assessment and supply planning.
Monday, June 21 2010
G&S Joins Wetland Protection Debate
Read MoreGilbert & Sutherland Principal Agricultural & Environmental Scientist Neil Sutherland has told a Queensland Environmental Law Association (QLEA) seminar that more consultation over a new Temporary State Planning Policy (TSPP) is warranted.
Neil told the seminar that the assumptions underpinning TSPP No.1/2010, ‘Protecting Wetlands of High Ecological Significance in Great Barrier Reef Catchments’ needed further scrutiny and greater stakeholder consultation. He said in some instances, conflict could arise due to the ‘wetland’ definitions used and the default buffer requirements specified. TSPP 1/10 will restrict or ban major agricultural earthworks adjacent to or upstream of wetlands, effectively limiting cropping choices for the first time.
Thursday, May 27 2010
Sutherland Shares Soils Experience
Read MoreGilbert & Sutherland has helped deliver a professional short course on acid sulfate soils (ASS) identification, assessment and management for Southern Cross University’s GeoScience Unit.
As an industry professional, G&S Principal Agricultural & Environmental Scientist Neil Sutherland was invited to present a component of the course, which is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of environmental managers and environmental practitioners.
Wednesday, December 9 2009
G&S opens new office in 2010
Read MoreGilbert & Sutherland is expanding its office network to better service clients in northern and central Queensland.
In early 2010, G&S opened an office at 43-47 Village Lane, Cairns.