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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Changes in Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Balance | $ 4,845 | $ 2,405
Revenue recognized | (7,617) | (12,225)
Revenue deferred | 4,502 | 14,665
Balance | 1,730 | 4,845
Water and Wastewater Resource Development Segment |  |
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Balance | 570 | 410
Revenue recognized | (576) | (791)
Revenue deferred | 75 | 951
Balance | 69 | 570
Land Development |  |
Deferred Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Balance | 4,275 | 1,995
Revenue recognized | (7,041) | (11,434)
Revenue deferred | 4,427 | 13,714
Balance | $ 1,661 | $ 4,275

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