Western Environmental was engaged by a law firm representing the primary insurer for a number of properties affected by a poorly executed dewatering program at a construction site in South Perth. The project was high risk, involving contaminated land, groundwater and dewatering where significant impact to surrounding structures was caused by contaminated groundwater and improper…
Western Environmental were engaged to assist a client in the rezoning and development of a former industrial site into a multistorey residential apartment building. PCB-impacted groundwater was identified within the target zone for dewatering and construction as well as other concomitant impacts including asbestos, and the presence of acid sulfate soils. The works included detailed…
Western Environmental undertook a technical review of existing site environmental reports and identified inaccuracies in the assessment and proposed management of acid sulfate soils on the site. Western Environmental was commissioned thereafter to undertake further site assessment, prepare an acid sulfate soils and dewatering management plan and to provide strategic management advice. On the basis…
Western Environmental were engaged to provide consultancy services for a residential development project located on Melbourne urban fringe. Historic importation of soils had resulted in asbestos contamination across the site requiring remediation to facilitate the proposed future land use. Western Environmental undertook multiple phases of works including site investigations, remedial options appraisal and strategy development,…
Western Environmental is providing ongoing bushfire planning for the residential development of Brightwood Estate. Works have included Bushfire Management Plans, Bushfire Attack Level Assessments, Bushfire-conscious landscaping advice and strategies and Bushfire Management Plan Compliance Assessments. We have provided best-practice advice for the estate which has resulted in streamlined approvals and clearances of subdivision approval conditions.
Western Environmental was engaged to provide bushfire planning advice to assist with the transition and allocation of the Lucky Bay Land Parcel to the Bundi Yamatji Aboriginal Corporation. Project work included advice outlining management measures required to improve bushfire safety for the ongoing and future operation of the camping grounds within the Lucky Bay Land Parcel. …
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 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 to undertake an environmental due diligence assessment within a short timeframe to inform the purchase of residential land. The due diligence included intrusive sampling and coordination with a geotechnical specialist. Rapid mobilisation to field was essential to meet the client’s information and financial timeframes. Reporting considered a wide range of potential…
Western Environmental was engaged to deliver site-based hygiene and asbestos consultancy works during the clean-up following the Wooroloo bushfire in WA. Works required ongoing compliance monitoring and issue of reports and clearance inspections for a large number of affected properties.