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TSF Operation and Surveillance Training

TSF TRAINING DAY – TUESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER

Build Confidence. Improve Safety. Strengthen Performance.
Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) are among the most critical—and high-risk—structures on any mine site. When things go wrong, the consequences can be severe: from expensive remediation and reputational damage to the ultimate risk—loss of life.
The best line of defence? Well-trained personnel.
Join us for a full-day, hands-on training led by Tailcon Director Derrick McKenzie, a Chartered Engineering Technologist (CEngT) with 28 years’ experience in tailings dam design, construction, monitoring, operations and closure. With deep technical knowledge and frontline industry insight, Derrick brings a rare blend of expertise across both executive and operational roles.
This practical training kicks off at Rydges Townsville with an interactive morning session, followed by an on-site visit to Ross River Dam for applied learning in the field. We’ll wrap up the day with informal networking drinks at BridgeWater Q, offering the chance to connect with peers and continue the conversation.

Agenda

  • Introduction to tailings
  • Tailings dam failures and consequences
  • Tailings dam safety requirements and guidelines
  • Tailings dam design and features
  • Tailings dam operation and surveillance
  • Inspections
  • Networking drinks
Places are limited—secure your spot now and invest in safer, smarter dam operations.
$775.00 inc GST

* Not included in the full registration cost

PPE Requirements

  • Wide-brim sun hat
  • Full-length pants and shirt
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable walking shoes
Register here

About Us

The Australian National Committee on Large Dams Inc. (ANCOLD) is an Australian based non-government, not-for-profit and voluntary association of organisations and individual professionals with a common technical interest in dams.

www.ancold.org.au

ANCOLD’S Mission

As the industry body, we support our members, disseminate knowledge, develop capability and provide guidance in achieving excellence for all aspects of dam engineering and management. We recognise that it is skills of the people involved in these activities, their sharing of knowledge and collaboration that will sustain this mission.

CONTACT US

Leishman Associates
227 Collins St, Hobart
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+61 3 6234 7844

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