Join us for the upcoming ANZBP Lunch and Learn Webinar in March 2026.
Introducing World‑First Vertical Biosolids Drying Technology
The City of Gold Coast is exploring alternative biosolids drying technologies to significantly reduce biosolids volumes. Conventional natural drying methods like drying beds occupy a large footprint and have inconsistent drying efficiencies. Alternative thermal drying technologies rely on external heat, making them energy‑intensive and costly.
Brisbane‑based start‑up IPMF Technologies has developed a word-first vertical drying solution, 3D‑AeroDry®, which reduces biosolids volumes by up to 85% at ambient temperatures without external heat input at low footprint. The City has partnered with IPMF Technologies to install a demonstration plant at the Coombabah Sewage Treatment Plant to evaluate the technology’s practical and economic viability. This presentation outlines the operating principles, demonstration plant design, results to date, and next steps.
Speakers
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Shao Dong Yap Shao is a wastewater treatment planning lead at the City of Gold Coast and project manager for biosolids drying trial at Coombabah STP. He has over 15 years of experience spanning across wastewater treatment planning, design, operations and research. He is passionate about finding an innovate solution towards sustainable biosolids management. |
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Ilje Pikaar |
| Event type: | Webinar |
| Date: | Thursday, 19 March 2026 |
| Time: | 11:00am to 12:00pm AEDT |
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Webinar - Online |
Please note: the webinar will commence at 11:00am (AEDT Time), running for approximately 60 minutes and will include presentations followed by a Q&A.
A Webinar link will be distributed to registered attendees 24 hours prior to the webinar.
For More Information Please Contact:
Laura Jarimba, Event Manager
P: +61 2 9467 8435 | Email: ljarimba@awa.asn.au
Locus Liu, International and Industry Program Coordinator
P: +61 2 9467 8430 | Email: lliu@awa.asn.au