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Services
Experts in environmental consulting for the construction, mining and environmental industries across Australia
Environmental Management Systems
Overview:
Environmental Management System (EMS) are a standard requirement for clients looking for construction or engineering services. Assisting in the preparation, establishment and implementation of EMS involves overseeing an organization's environmental efforts in a methodical and structured manner, consistent with requirements of ISO 14001. This includes the structure, planning, and resources needed to create, implement, and uphold a policy for environmental protection.
Our involvement:
Land Air Water can help you develop, implement, and enhance your EMS, and also conduct mandated audits necessary for maintaining ISO 14001 certification.
Environmental Management Plans
Overview:
Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) outline the environmental risks in your operations and the measures to control or minimise them. Often mandatory for government approvals, EMPs must be prepared by the company prior to the commencement of construction. These plans need to be written, consulted with government agencies and Council stakeholders, periodically reviewed and audited for effective implementation or improvement in environmental management.
Our involvement:
Land Air Water can provide guide you in preparation on EMPs, create these documents for you, or help your company get EMPs approved as necessary. Once approved, Land Air Water can verify Project compliance with this documentation.
Licences and Approvals
Overview:
New developments, land clearing, discharge of water, contamination management and waste disposal all require specific approvals and licenses under local, Commonwealth and State Law. Failure to obtain these licenses or provide necessary information may lead to work termination, fines, reputation damage and financial loss for your company.
Our involvement:
Land Air Water can help you understand your legal obligations, prepare applications and reporting documents to prevent penalties or work stoppages, and assist you in responding to any queries from regulatory agencies such as Council, the Environmental Protection Authority or Department of Planning.
Onsite Management and Monitoring
Overview:
All sites must be maintained in a manner to minimise potential environmental impacts, to avoid penalties from regulatory agencies like the EPA, Department of Planning and Infrastructure and local councils. This often involves site inspections to ensure appropriate mitigation, and monitoring of water quality, air quality and noise levels.
Our involvement:
Land Air Water has vast experience in on-site management, including audits, inspections, incident reporting, investigation and monitoring of projects exceeding $4.8 billion.
Environmental Law
Overview:
Various local, state and Commonwealth environmental laws could apply to your company and project. Failing to meet any obligation may lead to severe penalties.
Our involvement:
Land Air Water are experts in environmental law and can identify your legal obligations, create a legal register, audit your compliance, provide guidance and review your existing legal register to keep you updated on environmental legislation changes.
Erosion and Sediment
Overview:
If you're clearing vegetation or moving soil, it's crucial to have erosion and sediment controls in place to prevent off-site impacts and potential fines.
Our involvement:
Land Air Water is trained in erosion and sediment management and can conduct a site inspection, create a control plan, and provide training for your workers, ensuring your site is fully protected and compliant.
Reporting and Compliance
Overview:
All sites must comply with applicable environmental laws and approval conditions. You will need a tracking system to monitor your obligations and performance, ensuring you avoid legal issues and financial losses. Even after project completion, reporting obligations like Annual Returns and Environmental Management Reports persist.
Our involvement:
Land Air Water can guide you in developing these reports or prepare them on your behalf, to ensure your environmental management reputation.
Environmental Assessment
Overview:
All development requires a level of environmental assessment to confirm the type of approval required and apply for this approval. Environmental assessment is also a key component of the change management process, responding to changing design and construction methods.
Our involvement:
Land Air Water have experience in and can assist you in seeking a range of environmental approvals, including Review of Environmental Factors, Environmental Impact Statements, modifications and Consistency Assessments. We can assist you by providing expert advice, managing the assessment process, critical review of environmental assessment documentation, response to submissions and negotiation of planning approval conditions.