Aerotropolis and Kembla Grange Remediation Potential

Project Member(s): Murray, B., Murray, M.

Funding or Partner Organisation: LUCKRAFT, KATRINA JANE (Fluminis)
LUCKRAFT, KATRINA JANE (Fluminis)

Start year: 2022

Summary: Part 1: The UTS Phyto Lab proposes to apply our research into native and exotic phytoremediation with Aerotropolis. We can explore the use phytoremediation as an environmentally-friendly and non-destructive method to effectively clean the soils on each site before site works commence. In addition, we can explore trialling native Australian plantings for the final site designs and support plans for fully-sustainable and biodiverse site restorations. This project connects landscape design and plant science together as a new partnership. Part 2: The UTS Phyto Lab proposes to apply our research into native and exotic phytoremediation with Aerotropolis at the PORT GRANGE site. We can explore the use phytoremediation as an environmentally-friendly and non-destructive method to effectively clean the soils on each site before site works commence. In addition, we can explore trialling native Australian plantings for the final site designs and support plans for fully-sustainable and biodiverse site restorations. This project connects landscape design and plant science together as a new partnership.

FOR Codes: Environmental rehabilitation and restoration, Environmental assessment and monitoring, Rehabilitation or conservation of terrestrial environments

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.