Consulting Service

Recent Projects

We undertake environmental assessments that are needed when developers submit their Development Applications. These assessments are undertaken in accordance with State, Local and Commonwealth legislation, giudelines and best practice requirements.

On-site Wastewater Assessment
Waste water assessment

We prepare soil and site assessments for domestic and commercial proposals for on-site wastewater management.

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On-site Wastewater Assessment
We prepare soil and site assessments for domestic and commercial proposals for on-site wastewater management. We can advise on the method of treatment and disposal, such as absorption trench, evapotranspiration bed, sand mound, AWTS (surface and subsurface irrigation), Biological Filter Systems (BIOLYTIX) and amended sand mound (ECOMAX). We offer competitive prices by quotation and a prompt (less than 10 working days), professional service.

Bushfire Hazard Assessment
Bushfire hazard

We prepare Bushfire Hazard Assessments for development in bushfire prone land in accordance with NSW RFS (2006)...

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Bushfire Hazard Assessment
We prepare Bushfire Hazard Assessments for development in bushfire prone land in accordance with NSW RFS (2006) guidelines ASNZ3959 (1999) construction standards. We prepare reports for urban infill, extensions to existing houses and residential subdivisions. We offer competitive prices by quotation and a prompt (less than10 working days), professional service.

Water Cycle Management Studies
Water cycle management studies

We prepare Water Cycle Management Studies in accordance with the Sydney Catchment Authority Regional...

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Water Cycle Management Studies
We prepare Water Cycle Management Studies in accordance with the Sydney Catchment Authority Regional Environment Plan No.1. We undertake the necessary MUSIC assessment to design stormwater treatment measures that are appropriate for the site and scale of development. Our prices are competitive, based on quotation and our professional service helps you identify the most cost effective treatment options.

Erosion & Sediment Control Plans
Erosion and sediment control

We prepare Erosion and Sediment Control Plans in accordance with best management practices and guidelines ...

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Erosion & Sediment Control Plans
We prepare Erosion and Sediment Control Plans in accordance with best management practices and guidelines such as the NSW Department of Housing Soils and Construction Guidelines (2004). We prepare ESCPs for extractive industries, urban and industrial development and rural industries.

Remediation Plans
Remediation

We prepare Remediation Plans (Clean Up Action Reports) required by the Sydney Catchments ...

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Remediation Plans
We prepare Remediation Plans (Clean Up Action Reports) required by the Sydney Catchments Authority to rehabilitate erosion caused by works undertaken without development consent, such as roads, tracks or vegetation clearing. We prepare a clear and concise plan of proposed works that achieves SCA requirements and is practical for the owner to implement.

Water Management Plans
Water management plans

We prepare Water Management Plans to meet conditions of consent or to simply improve water quality available for re-use...

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Water Management Plans
We prepare Water Management Plans to meet conditions of consent or to simply improve water quality available for re-use. We can take a catchment based approach to identify sources, loads and source controls, and if necessary, use MUSIC to assess these loads and design a stormwater treatment train. For remediation, we have expertise with a range of treatment options such as Permeable Reactive Barriers using Steel Furnace Slag (see case study on Catalina Country Club and Sallys Corner Transport Service Centre) and Biological Engineering Solutions such as Floating Treatment Wetlands.

Environmental Management Plans (EMPs)
Environmental management plans

We prepare Environmental Management Plans for construction and development sites industrial development sites ...

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Environmental Management Plans (EMPs)
e prepare Environmental Management Plans for construction and development sites and industrial development sites in accordance with best practice guidelines such as the DIPNR Guideline for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans (2004). Our broad base of expertise may simplify the process and save you dealing with multiple subconsultants.

SEEs & REFs
Environmental management plans

Review of Environmental Factors (REF)/Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) ...

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SEEs & REFs
We can prepare SEE or REF reports that assess a broad range of environmental impacts in accordance with Part IV and Part V of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. In the past we have prepared REFs for local government and SEEs for industrial development sites.

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Here is a selection of
some of our recent and 
current projects:

  • Watercycle Management Study for proposed 78 lot residential subdivision for Sydney Catchment Authority Approvals (Jan, 2012)
  • On-site Wastewater Assessment for proposed residential dwelling to meet Wollondilly DCP (Feb, 2012)
  • Bushfire Hazard Assessment for proposed residential dwelling at Mt Hunter (Jan, 2012)
  • Preparation of Erosion and Sediment Control Plans for major redevelopment with Endeavour Energy at Springhill, Port Kembla (July, 2011)
  • Joy Mining Machinery- Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to identify stormwater, liquid track waste and other waste materials.  This plan provided an organising framework to manage, monitor and improve environmental management (Nov, 2011)
  • Pump-out report for proposed \\\\\\\'Horsley Kids Childcare Centre\\\\\\\' (Oct, 2011)
  • Soil and Water Management plan for proposed quarry (Nov, 2011)
  • Identify, map and describe accurate definitions of riparian zones for the Gandangara local Aboriginal Land Council on behalf of Arben Management PL, part of investigation phase for application to the Department of Planning State Significant Site Study (May, 2011)
  • Bushfire Assessment for proposed \\\'subdivision\\\', Werri Beach (June, 2011)
  • Bushfire Assessment for Robertson Infill Development (October, 2011)
  • Soil Classification for residential slabs, footings in accordance with AS2870-1996, Yerrinbool (Aug, 2011)
  • Environmental Impact Assessment Training for Environmental Management students, School of Safety Science (2011)
  • Goulburn Saleyard\\\'s Wastewater Assessment for the land application of wastewater for crop irrigation in accordance with EPA Guidelines (Oct, 2011)
  • Watercycle Management Study for proposed water-transfer station and anallary uses, Bargo (Mar, 2011)
  • Watercycle Management Study for proposed Factory Units, Mittagong (June, 2011)
  • On-site Wastewater Assessment and Music Study for proposed igloo development, Bringelly (Nov, 2011)