9.00 Registration and Networking

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9.30 Welcome from Environment Analyst

 

9.35 Opening Remarks from the Chairs

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Deryck Irving, Head of Place Innovation, Hydro Nation Chair

Christine Switzer, Lecturer in Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde

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9.45 Update from Scottish Government and the Contaminated Land Advisory Group (CLAG)

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The Scottish Government' Environmental Protection Team has policy responsibility for the statutory regime to clean up historically contaminated land and co-ordinate the recently reconvened Contaminated Land Advisory Group (CLAG). Policy lead for the EP-team, Helen Mansbridge, will provide an update on the recent and planned work of the Scottish Government and CLAG. This includes development of new guidance to inform stakeholders on application of the Land Contamination Risk Management (LCRM) guidance in Scotland.

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Helen Mansbridge, Environment Protection Lead, The Scottish Government

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10.05 Examining the Outcomes of the Vacant & Derelict Land (VDL) Reuse Progress Report 

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• Examining the progress and successes of the Ryden report on VDL 

• Highlighting areas for further action to maintain momentum in land re-use

• Discussing how smaller VDL sites can be tackled and how funding can be attracted to these

• Developing community ownership of land

• Understanding different approaches and priorities towards VDL sites

 

David Stewart, Policy and Practice Lead, Scottish Land Commission

Heather Yearwood, Hub Development Officer, Community Land Scotland

Ross Nimmo, Head of Place, Glasgow City Region

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10.45 Case Study: Navigating the Challenges of Large Scale Remediation of the Former Bowling Terminal

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• Examining the project phases of the full project lifecycle

• Overcoming the challenges on the project

• Developing effective collaboration and partnerships

• Discussing the technical challenges 

• Key project success factors

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Hendrik Nollet, Project Manager, DEME Group

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This project was awarded Highly Commended for Best Project Preparatory Work in the 2024 Brownfield Awards.

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11.10 Morning Refreshments & Networking

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11.40 BR211 Guidance on Protective Measures for New Buildings, One Year On: Are you Meeting the Minimums Required by the Regulators?

 

Examining the revisions and where responsibility is now to be allocated and where proof of involvement is placed on record, within the brand new Section 7, and to whom this record of responsibility will be made available to:

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• combined guidance now created for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

• clearer explanatory guidance on specifying and installing radon-protective measures

• updated guidance to reflect recent amendments to building regulations and building standards

• improved references to inspection, on-site quality management and specifications

• the Appendix A (45 pages of maps) being replaced by links to interactive UK radon Maps

• the Appendix B being replaced by the Radon Protective Measures Quality Management Record

 

John Sparks, Global Operations Director, Geoshield Ltd

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12.00 Evaluating the Sampling and Analysis of PFAS and Emerging Contaminants

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• Understanding PFAS and Emerging Contaminants and the different challenges they pose

• Addressing the limitations to lab testing 

• Examining what you should be doing (or not doing) with sampling

• Highlighting quality control and the importance of robust data

• Identifying when testing should be used 

• Developments for the future testing and analysis of all contaminants

Clare Llowarch, Technical Director, i2 Analytical

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12.20 Decoding Coal Tar for Smarter Waste Classification at Contaminated Land Sites

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Utilising forensic analysis of PAHs and their alkylated derivatives offers valuable insights into the origin and nature of contamination. By unveiling coal tar’s hidden signature, this session discusses the evidence base for accurate waste classification, supporting more precise regulatory decisions under WM3 and ADEPT guidelines.

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Ken Scally, Technical & Quality Director, Normec DETS

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12.40 Networking Lunch

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13.40 Welcome Back from the Afternoon Chair

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13.45 Interactive Roundtable Sessions

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These focused, interactive, break-out sessions give you the opportunity to discuss a key topic of interest to you in a more participative format. 

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A BR211: How to Avoid the Errors and to Meet the Insistences of the Regulators

Paul Colbeck, Director of Site Services, Geoshield

 

B Developing the Resilience of Coasts and Communities: Risks for Coastal Landfill Contaminated Sites

Larissa Naylor, Professor, University of Glasgow

 

C Greening of VDL

Gillian Barrie, Head of Programme Management, Green Action Trust 

 

D Natural Capital: Evaluating the Benefits from Remediating and Redeveloping Contaminated Brownfield Sites

Christine Switzer, Lecturer in Civil Engineering, University of Strathclyde

 

E Considerations for submitting successful applications

Dr Ivonne Hughes, Contaminated Land Specialist, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

 

F Enhancing Social Value and Community Engagement at the Stockingfield Bridge Project

Richard Millar, COO, Scottish Canals

 

G Carbon sequestration in vacant and derelict land: researchers and practitioners working together 

John MacDonald, Senior Lecturer in Anthropogenic Geomaterials, School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow

 

H The Skills Shortage and its impact on brownfield developments

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14.35 Case Study: Developing Sustainable Solutions with the Clyde Gateway Project to Optimise Economic, Social and Environmental Benefits

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• Setting the scene: outlining the project requirements

• Planning and employing site investigations, data interpretation and visualisations 

• Understanding the challenges to developing the robust cost-effective solutions needed

• Adapting to evolving complexities and remediation needs

• Ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement

• Exploring the real environmental and social benefits

 

David Granger, Technical Director, Hydrogeology and Remediation, AECOM

Lynne Valentine, Project Manager, Clyde Gateway

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This project won the 2024 Brownfield Award for Best Project Preparatory Work

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15.05 Afternoon Refreshments & Networking

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15.35 Risk screening coal mine gas emissions using Web GIS

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A joint presentation on the design and development of a new spatial decision support tool designed to apply CL:AIRE guidance on coal mine gas emissions in support of land use planning in North Lanarkshire.

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With British Geological Survey, North Lanarkshire Council, and WSP.

Darren Beriro, Geoscientist, British Geological Survey (BGS)

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15.55 NCLOG’s Regulators Guide to Cover Systems and their Verification

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Examining the guidance on cover systems, the types and components of a cover system and the different elements to take into consideration during design, implementation and verification. 

 

Kirstie Ogilvie, Contaminated Land Officer, South Lanarkshire Council

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16.15 Collaborating to Advance Brownfield Developments

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Bringing together developers and those involved in the policy making to discuss their different challenges and how with creative thinking they can find solutions and bring social value and community needs into the conversation early on.

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Pamela Clifford, Chief Planning Officer, East Ayrshire Council

Colin Cumberland, Managing Director, Eskgrove Homes

Dr Ivonne Hughes, Contaminated Land Specialist, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

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16.55 Closing Remarks from the Chair & Roundtable Feedback, followed by a Complimentary Networking Drinks Reception​