Environmental Due Diligence
One useful technique for better understanding and managing any possible responsibility, expense, or opportunity related to your property assets is an environmental due diligence evaluation.
From straightforward desktop studies to comprehensive and partial site evaluations, including remediation estimates, we provide a range of due diligence services. We are aware of the many steps involved in the land transfer procedure and the potential financial strain and legal responsibility that a legacy pollution issue may pose to planned development. For your purchase, sale, or lease, we can help by creating a custom land suitability evaluation for you.
Preliminary Site Investigation
For a development application, a preliminary site investigation (PSI) is frequently necessary. This includes a desktop analysis of the location and pertinent regulatory databases, as well as a review of the site’s past activities, including those of nearby land users. There is no need for additional research when a site history and examination can show that previous or current site operations have not contaminated the area.
Detailed Site Investigation
A Stage 2-Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) is only required if a proposed land-use change has the potential to raise the risk of contamination exposure and a preliminary investigation shows that the land is contaminated or that it is or was formally used for a potentially contaminating activity. Any remediation project must include a Stage 2 Detailed Site Investigation. Determining the kind, scope, and intensity of pollution; evaluating the possible harm that pollutants might do to human health and the environment; and gathering enough data to create a remedial action plan (RAP) are the goals.
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A crucial step in the site assessment and cleanup procedure is validation. Validation is the process of determining if the pre-established cleanup goals have been met and whether any additional remediation or land use limitations are necessary. We can plan and oversee the cleanup and validation procedure if your site is polluted in order to guarantee regulatory permissions and prevent delays with constriction timelines.
Imported Fill Material Assessments
Under the terms of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act of 1997, statutory authorities have the ability to issue a notice to you requiring you to do clean-up measures if you accept “clean-fill” onto your land and they believe or suspect that the fill may be polluted. To demonstrate that the imported fill material satisfies the land-use requirements and is permitted to stay on the site, an examination of the material may be necessary. Our staff has expertise carrying out these evaluations and communicating with local councils and the NSW EPA where necessary. Sincerely, we are here to assist.
Acid Sulfate Soil Assessments
It’s not too difficult to determine if your location poses a concern for acid sulfate soils, but you should only have experts with experience do this. We truly are here to help, from initial guidance and examination of the possible danger area maps to the actual execution of sampling, analysis, management, and disposal. Our experts can create acid sulfate management plans, including the steps to take during excavation, treatment, and disposal, if acid sulfate soils are discovered on your property.
Iron sulfide-containing naturally occurring soil and silt are referred to as “acid sulfate soils.” These naturally occurring sulfides undergo oxidation when they are disturbed and exposed to air, which eventually results in the production of sulfuric acid. Acid sulfate soils have the potential to affect subsurface assets like footings and foundations or contaminate our rivers.
Salinity and Aggressivity Assessments
Acidity Evaluations are frequently carried out to find out if a planned development or asset might be impacted by the salt in the soil. If salt is present in excess, it can affect plant development and corrode metals and concrete. The degree to which steel or concrete constructions are susceptible to corrosion is measured by their aggressiveness. Analyzing the pH, conductivity, and presence of chlorides and sulfates in the surrounding soils is typically how soil aggressiveness is assessed.
