Western Environmental were engaged to undertake targeted pre‐clearance Threatened and Priority flora surveys and to support a preliminary or minor works application as part of the Part IV EPA approvals process. Works included desktop assessment of existing records and previous flora and vegetation studies, likelihood of occurrence assessment based on desktop information, targeted Threatened and Priority…
Western Environmental were engaged to conduct detailed biological assessments to investigate the occurrence of environmental values within the Hartfield Park Offset Area to support the development of an offset package. Works included targeted searches for three conservation significant species: Banksia mimica (Threatened pursuant to EPBC Act and BC Act); Conospermum undulatum (Threatened pursuant to EPBC…
Western Environmental was engaged to provide ongoing quarterly monitoring of approximately 100 groundwater, surface water and irrigation water locations at a major industrial site in Western Australia. Works included establishment of digital data collection systems, automated trend analysis tools, data access portal and spatial data outputs relating to a broad range of water parameters.
Western Environmental was engaged to undertake detailed flora surveys across a portfolio of 20 sites in southwestern WA. The sites were identified by the client as being potentially suitable for acquisition as biodiversity offsets for future development plans. Detailed surveys were undertaken and ad hoc advice was provided in exceptionally short timeframes, often during land…
Western Environmental was engaged to provide senior consultant support to the Client, overseeing ongoing site remediation and management related to a significant historical loss of containment event. WEPL senior consultants were seconded into the Client’s delivery team and were tasked with oversight, procurement and project management of remediation contractors, consultants and auditors, compliance reporting, regulatory…
Western Environmental was engaged to undertake site investigations to support the design and construction of a major shiploading facility in north-west WA. Works included field investigation of soil and groundwater for acid sulfate soils and contamination, identification of key construction risks in relation to soil and dewatering management, and proposed management measures for mitigating identified…
Western Environmental was engaged to supervise the decontamination of a range of plant and machinery used within an area of naturally occurring asbestos in north-west WA. Preparation of HSE documentation and associated management plans were undertaken, followed by compliance monitoring during works and clearance inspections and reporting for each piece of equipment.
Western Environmental was engaged to provide environmental consulting services for a major barracks redevelopment project in WA. Works included environmental investigations and hazardous materials survey to assess risk prior to project commencement. Subsequent phases included the preparation of the environmental clearance certificate on behalf of the client, developing project environmental management plans and updating the…
Western Environmental was engaged by a tourism client to undertake an environmental due diligence on a facility operating within a sensitive environment. The due diligence was required to consider existing operational risks and costs as well as opportunities for expansion and associated environmental risks.
Western Environmental was engaged by a mining client to prepare a Works Approval and ensuing amendment to an existing Licence for a water treatment plant proposed to be constructed within an operating mine site. The treatment plant discharges into a highly sensitive aquatic receptor and required a range of technical studies to obtain approval including…