Ben has 20 years experience in the water industry and has researched, built and operated a wide range of water treatment facilities. He has extensive experience in decentralised installations and addressing the concerns of salinity and sodicity in recycled water. He is recognised as a leader in the management, treatment, and beneficial use of wastewater streams that have ‘difficult’ chemistry, organic loads and/or environmental license conditions

• Water treatment: potable water, wastewater, stormwater, and industrial effluents
• Salinity and Sodicity in water treatment
• Lecturing the Engineered Water Cycle at Central Queensland University
• Managing research projects and patenting/commercialising outcomes
• Design, Build, Operate and Maintain of water infrastructure
• Coordinating staff and contractors to achieve the best results for projects
• Technical writing, reports, manuals, information bulletins and communication tools

Memberships:

• Australian Water Association
• Environmental Engineers

“AirBorn Insight innovates business solutions by collecting and analysing data from a birds eye view.”

“AirBorn Insight brings over 40 years professional experience in engineering, science and GIS to the world of aerial sensing and data processing. We innovate solutions that impact ground management practices, reducing costs and improving outcomes. Be it detailed imagery or comprehensive analysis and reports, we love providing meaningful insights to our clients. Better data driving better decisions!”

Crossco Consulting Pty Ltd was established 1985, and is an ISO 9001 Quality Assured firm of professional engineering and environmental consultants. Based in Bairnsdale, Crossco provides civil engineering design and environmental consulting services across Victoria and interstate.

Crossco’s core capabilities lie primarily in civil engineering design for infrastructure such as roads, dams, drainage, sewer and water supply, land development, landfill cells, capping, waste transfer stations, resource recovery facilities and coastal structures such as boat ramps, jetties and breakwaters.

The consulting team at Crossco consists of 6 professional engineers, 2 drafters and an undergraduate engineer. We work closely with other professions such as surveyors, town planners, geotechnical specialists, marine engineers, environmental specialists, mechanical and electrical designers, traffic engineers, and waste management specialists.

One element of Crossco’s expertise is in accurately designing, drafting and documenting projects in preparation for tender. The opportunity for variations and cost escalation is largely avoided by ensuring that the contract documentation is clear and accurate, with comprehensive drawings, specifications, quantity schedules and appropriate contractual conditions for the project being undertaken.

Crossco’s Project Managers are experienced at delivering large and small civil projects efficiently and systematically. The Crossco team regularly manages Crossco’s designs and the designs of other consultants on behalf of clients. Their experience includes many years working as Contract Superintendents, Client Representatives, Contractor Representatives, and independent technical advisors.

Scott has over 30 years’ experience, knowledge and skills in waste operation and management. He is highly regarded in the industry for his technical knowledge of plant and its operations; and their practical and cost-effective application to landfill operations.

Scott holds a Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. He has developed site specific equipment, including a patented safe waste transfer system known as “Everytip” and “Tipwell”; currently being marketed by Wastewell.

Scott has developed the Landfill and Plant Operations training with a view to providing practical and hands-on training to landfill operators to better understand, manage and operate landfills and subsequently mitigate environmental risks with an improved and sustainable approach.

Scott will be pivotal in bringing his operational experience to the suite of services Acacia Waste Management Solutions Pty Ltd currently offer.