Mining and Resources

  • Minesite Flora and Fauna Surveys

    Western Environmental was engaged to undertake environmental surveys and environmental approvals associated with potential expansion of the infrastructure footprint. 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 flora (Drakaea elastica and Drakaea micranthera), Detailed Flora and Vegetation Assessment,…

  • Minesite Pre-Clearance Surveys

    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…

  • Water Compliance Monitoring

    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.

  • Shiploader Facility Construction

    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…

  • Minesite Plant Decontamination

    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.

  • Minesite Works Approval

    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…

  • Wittenoom Asbestos Risk Assessment

    Western Environmental was engaged to oversee the remediation of several areas impacted by loose fill asbestos along the Roebourne-Wittenoom Road, as well as preparing a detailed risk assessment and simulated exposure exercise to quantify risks presented to human receptors who may be exposed whilst travelling along the road; this included air quality monitoring during the…