Three purpose-built Australian facilities provide practical ESC training
IECA Australasia continuously strengthens industry capabilities through hands-on erosion and sediment control (ESC) education at its growing network of training and demonstration facilities. The Redlands Research and RESET facilities in Queensland and the new Hawkesbury facility in New South Wales represent a significant investment in practical learning and long-term industry improvement, and all offered field days recently.
Hawkesbury ESC Field Days in 2025 marked the debut of the purpose-built demonstration and training site, developed in partnership with Turf NSW and research support from University of New South Wales. Field days focused on real-world ESC applications, helping participants better understand how design intent translates into effective, achievable site implementation. Hawkesbury now provides an ongoing platform for training, research, and product development.
In March 2026, the revitalized Redlands ESC Demonstration Site hosted a hands-on field day featuring live test plots, drainage controls, sediment basins, stockpile management demonstrations, and fertilizer trials (Figs. 1-2). This event provided practical insights into effective and ineffective ESC practices, offering attendees valuable professional development hours.
The RESET ESC Training Facility on the Sunshine Coast continues to set the Australian benchmark for ESC demonstration and training. A unique learning environment, RESET is the only facility in Australia with a fully functioning, high-efficiency sediment (HES) basin training system, making it a critical asset for advancing best-practice ESC knowledge and implementation.
With plans to bring similar facilities into Western Australia, Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, and New Zealand, IECA Australasia will continue to expand training and education opportunities for IECA members and the broader industry, supporting greater consistency and improved ESC outcomes across the region.
Together, these facilities and IECA-led field days—delivered in collaboration with industry partners—highlight the importance of field-based learning in improving compliance, environmental performance, and industry collaboration. Thanks to IECA’s partners, sponsors, presenters, and participants for their continued support. n
About the Expert
Dallas Frazier is practice lead for Environment and Infrastructure at WolfPeak environmental consultants in Queensland, Australia, and chapter president of IECA Australasia. He has best-practice linear construction experience stressing environmental protection, sustainability, and a circular economy.
