About QASSIT
The department is the lead Queensland Government agency for acid sulfate soils in the state. The Queensland Acid Sulfate Soils Investigation Team (QASSIT) has advised on many coastal development proposals and provided technical advice on management of acid sulfate soils for developments totalling in excess of $3 billion.
The team’s activities include:
- providing general and technical advice on acid sulfate soils
- mapping acid sulfate soils
- conducting an education program
- preparing technical guidelines on sampling, laboratory analysis and managing ASS
- providing advice on environmental codes of practice for industry
- planning and development assessment involving ASS
QASSIT has strong links with local government, state government departments, universities, CSIRO, interstate departments, community groups and international experts.
Contact us
Queensland Acid Sulfate Soils Investigation Team (QASSIT)
Department of Environment and Resource Management
Ecosciences Precinct
41 Boggo Road
Dutton Park, Queensland 4102
Australia
Postal Address:
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane, Queensland 4001
Ph: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
Last reviewed 16 December 2011
Last updated 31 January 2011
