Monash expert appointed to lead land restoration working group
Professor Mohan Yellishetty of Monash Civil and Environmental Engineering has been appointed Chair of the Victorian Government’s newly established Mineral Sands Agricultural Land Restoration Working Group, a key initiative aimed at ensuring productive farmland can be restored following mineral sands mining in the Wimmera Mallee region.
Announced by Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio MP, the working group will bring together farmers, industry representatives, local government and technical experts to provide independent advice on restoring agricultural land and maintaining long-term soil productivity after mining activities.
A recognised leader in sustainable mineral resource development, mine rehabilitation and critical minerals, Professor Yellishetty will lead the group as Victoria seeks to balance the economic opportunities of mineral sands development with the protection of some of the state's most valuable agricultural land.
“This group will provide independent, evidence-based guidance on restoring agricultural land post mining,” Professor Yellishetty said.
The working group includes representatives from the Victorian Farmers Federation, local Catchment Management Authorities, local councils, Agriculture Victoria and the Minerals Council of Australia. Its advice will help guide future mining operations and rehabilitation practices across the region.
The appointment reflects Monash University’s expertise in sustainable resource development and reinforces the important role engineering research plays in addressing complex challenges at the intersection of agriculture, mining and environmental stewardship.
Read more in Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News here.
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