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MISSION | ABOUT | SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY | SUSTAINABLE REGIONS | BIOS


MISSION

Restore and Sustain the natural watercycle, by developing and implementing flow-with-nature technologies


ABOUT ETA

ETA was incubated in the innovative environment of Southern Cross University, and started as the brainchild of Dr Keith Bolton in his capacity as post-doctoral fellow at SCU, long before the company itself was formed.

Keith’s projects utilised University research mechanisms, funded by SCU. As the scale of the projects grew it became clear it was no longer feasible to run commercial projects through the University.

SCU developed a new model of commercialization to facilitate these new projects and Ecotechnology Australia was born. In October 2005 ETA received support from the Federal Government’s “Sustainable Regions Program” and was able to establish itself as a stand-alone entity from the University.

We have also taken on SCU intern students, honours and post graduate and under graduate students to work on cutting edge research and development projects.		 Dr Keith Bolton
Dr Keith Bolton
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SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY

Ecotechnology Australia (ETA) was incubated at the Centre for Ecotechnology at Sothern Cross University (SCU).

SCU is a well respected institution known for its strong Environmental Science faculty with innovation and willingness to move into new fields of research. The motto of SCU is “A new way to think”.

ETA maintains strong links with research and education at the University and is involved in employing graduates from the School of Environmental Science. Ecotechnology Australia’s managing director, Dr Keith Bolton, plays a major role as project manager for the Centre for Ecotechnology at SCU, of which he is a founding member.

The Centre for Ecotechnology (CET) organizes popular educational seminars and conventions and is at the forefront of research and development of the latest in Ecotechnology.

The CET’s motto is “Turning waste into resources by closing cycles locally, visibly and elegantly”.

 Southern Cross University

SUSTAINABLE REGIONS

Sustainable Regions Program is a Federal Government initiative of project grants given to 6 or 7 regions with high structural unemployment.

The initiative was designed to give companies which met stringent selection criteria the opportunity to develop and expand their current levels of operation, creating more employment and stimulating local economies through the support and establishment of sustainable industries.

 Sustainable Regions Program

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ETA Teamend panel
   DR KEITH BOLTON | JAYSON WINMILL | SANDY THOMPSON | LISE JENSEN | AARON TAYLOR

DR KEITH BOLTON

– Chief Ecotechnologist
– Bachelor of Agricultural Science
– PhD in Environmental Engineering

Dr Keith Bolton is the founder and managing director of Ecotechnology Australia. Keith is best known for his role in the Byron Effluent Reuse Wetland where 750,000 trees were planted to manage Byron Bay’s sewage effluent and the North Coast Mop Crop Project which involved the irrigation of resource water (sewage effluent) on to a fibre crops such as hemp, bamboo and kenaf.

Keith is a leader in the development of ecotechnology in the rarefied innovative environment of the North Coast of Australia. Keith is Project Manager of the Centre for Ecotechnology at Southern Cross University.






Keith Bolton
Keith Bolton
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JAYSON WINMILL

– Assistant Director
– Bachelor of Applied Science: Environmental Resource Management 2002
– Certified workplace trainer and assessor. Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment 2005.

Jayson was awarded the Norco Prize for outstanding academic achievement in BSc, and The Centre For Coastal Management Prize for highest graduating marks in the School of Environmental Science, Southern Cross University.

Jayson has fifteen years experience in the construction industry, eight years in the water and wastewater disciplines and over five years experience in practical field science and conceptual design.

* Authored the Water Sensitive Urban Design scoping study for the Tucki Tucki Creek subcatchment of Goonellabah in 2000 .

* On ground works co-ordination and scientific data collection on the West Byron Effluent Reuse Project and other local municipal effluent reuse projects 2002-2005.

*Project Management, Malabugilmah Effluent Treatment and Reuse Project 2005/2006.

* Experienced in domestic effluent management and treatment system design and installation.

Jayson loves the challenge of finding the opportunity hidden with a problem.






Jayson Winmill onsite supervising the Malabugilmah Project
Jayson Winmill onsite supervising the Malabugilmah Project
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SANDY THOMPSON

-Domestic Water & Resource Consultant

-Electrical Trades Certificate
-Certificate of Electrical Engineering
-Unrestricted Private Pilot License
-Honours in Environmental Science

Undertaking an Apprentiship with the Royal Australian Navy and achieving the Rank of Petty Officer Systems Artificer., Sandy completed a Tour of Duty in Vietnam during 1969/70.

Gaining his Unrestricted Private Pilot's License in the 1980's Sandy spent 8 years working as a Pilot/Electrician troubleshooting stand alone power systems in all parts of remote Northern Territory.

For the past 14 years Sandy has lived on the North Coast where he has been actively involved in the improvement and preservation of the environment. He authored the Lismore City Council Landfill Leachate Remediation Report as his Honours Thesis.. With over 10 years experience designing and constructing composting toilet systems Sandy has a strong grounding in this technology.






SANDY made the ETA SURGEFLOW ~ effluent dosing device
SANDY made the ETA SURGEFLOW ~ effluent dosing device
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Lise Jensen

-Environmental Consultant/Director

Lise Jensen holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (2006) specializing in Environmental Resource Management from Southern Cross University. Lise completed her university internship with Ecotechnology Australia Pty Ltd (ecoteam parent company) her impressive skillset and diligent work proved to be a valuable asset to the team. Lise is now a director of ecoteam and brings to the team a solid understanding of scientific principles and technical know how along with a fresh and friendly face. Lise was involved in the Malabugilmah on site-sewage treatment system project and has 3 years of experience in on-site wastewater system construction and design and contaminated land reporting.







Lise Jensen
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Aaron Taylor

-Technical Officer/Administration

Aaron Taylor holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (2006) specializing in Fisheries & Aquaculture Management from Southern Cross University. Aaron also holds a current Work Cover OH&S general induction for construction work in NSW. Aaron has a strong background in environmental research and field work, and is experienced in the collection and handling of environmental samples. Aaron has provided technical assistance during the preparation of Preliminary Contaminated Land Assessments and Wastewater Feasibility studies with Ecotechnology Australia for approximately 6 months.


As you can see ecoteam has the skills, knowledge and experience to help you come up with a sustainable solution to just about any environmental challenges that you may be faced with.