IWN announce Biosolids and Resource Recovery program leads
The Intelligent Water Networks have announced a change of leadership within the Biosolids and Resource Recovery program.
Coliban Water’s Christine Grundy has stepped down as Program Lead and will be replaced by Aravind Surapaneni from South East Water, who will be joined by Kevin Ngov in a co-lead capacity.
Talking about the change, IWN Program Director Dean Barnett commented: “We would like to thank Christine from Coliban Water for her efforts in leading the IWN Biosolids & Resource Recovery Program.
“During that time we have seen innovate trials that turn waste into a product. Our Biosolids and Resource Recovery working group creates an energy around this topic.
Watch this space for some new exciting innovations.”
Aravind Surapaneni from South East Water has been named Program Manager alongside Kevin Ngov from Coliban Water. Aravind will attempt to address issues around sustainable management of biosolids and promote sustainable resource recovery programs in the Victoria water industry.
Following the arrival of the two, Biosolids and Resource Recovery will run the following projects:
1. Converting biosolids to biochar via slow pyrolysis
2. Subsoil manuring of biosolids to improve subsoil constraints in the grain industry
3. IWN membership towards recently funded ARC funded Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for biosolids based in Victoria
Kevin said the chance to join IWN was too good to turn down: “I joined IWN because it offers a great opportunity to stay abreast on the latest water industry challenges and research through its vast collaborative networks.
“As Co-lead, I wanted share in more responsibility and contribute to this dynamic and important space that is helping to generate significant value for the industry.
“I am particularly excited about the Biosolids Sub-soil Manuring Project. This project will provide a clear evidence-based picture of the potential use and benefits of biosolids in the amelioration process of subsoils for the grain industry.”