Acid sulphate soils typically occur in low lying coastal areas and require careful management to ensure acid water leaching from these soils do not make their way to adjacent waterways. Soil testing is undertaken prior to construction commencing to confirm location of acid sulfate soils and detailed management plans prepared and implemented.
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We Dig It!
Why the treatment of acidic soils matters on Woolgoolga to Ballina. As part of the Pacific Highway upgrade the project team has been working in collaboration with our industry partners and regulatory stakeholders in the treatment of organic acidic topsoil to encourage a crucial culture of environmental responsibility.
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