Run-O-Waters Carbon Sequestration Project

Run-O-Waters Carbon Sequestration Project is a soil carbon project located in the rural locality of Run-O-Waters, approximately 25 kilometers west-northwest of the regional city of Goulburn in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. Registered in October 2015, the project originally covered a larger area but now encompasses 80.5 hectares following variations in 2024 and 2025 that removed specific land parcels. The project is situated in a region traditionally defined by wool and cattle grazing, though the specific locality has seen increasing pressure for rural-residential subdivision in recent years.

The project operates under the Sequestering Carbon in Soils in Grazing Systems (2014) methodology. This method requires landholders to alter their agricultural management practices to boost Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) levels. In this specific instance, the proponent, Agriprove Solutions, manages the project by adjusting grazing intensity and applying fertilizers to stimulate pasture growth and carbon storage. As an early "measure and model" style project, it relies on physical soil sampling to establish baseline carbon levels and subsequent rounds of testing to verify increases for credit issuance.

Environmentally, the site sits within the Southern Tablelands climate zone, characterized by cool, temperate weather with cold winters and an average annual rainfall of approximately 600mm to 700mm. The soil types in the Goulburn region are typically texture-contrast soils, often consisting of loams over clay or granitic derived soils. These soils can be naturally acidic and low in phosphorus, making the project's focus on fertilizer application a logical strategy to correct soil chemistry, improve pasture biomass, and ultimately sequester carbon.

A notable aspect of this project is its location within an area identified for potential residential expansion. Public planning documents from the Goulburn Mulwaree Council identify the "Run-O-Waters precinct" as a priority for rural-residential development. This context likely explains the recent variations to the project area, where land may have been excised from the carbon project to facilitate subdivision or sale. The project participant also transitioned from Corporate Carbon Solutions to Agriprove Solutions in 2025, reflecting the corporate evolution where Agriprove spun out as a dedicated soil carbon developer.