Environmental Studies and Management
No significant project can proceed these days without consideration of the environmental impact, and in some cases this can be a deciding factor as to the viability of the project. This is nowhere more true than in the Oil & Gas industry and offshore environments impose particular difficulties.
We have the internal capability to perform and manage both onshore and offshore environmental studies throughout Australia and generate approved documentation and management plans. Where the scope or nature of the project requires the involvement of external parties, we provide overall management of the project and take responsibility for the final outcome.
Environmental Design Integration - Lack of attention to
environmental issues early in the proposal design phase is a major cause
of delays and cost increases at later stages. We pursue the concept
that the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) should not be an afterthought
but designed into the overall plan at the FEED stage. Project developers
can use these tools to streamline approval processes and minimize
business risk, while ensuring that proposals meet all regulatory
requirements and enhance environmental performance.
Some of our specific activities include:
- Flora and fauna survey (in field – terrestrial ,aquatic and marine)
- Water quality sampling and advice
- Environmental design advice
- Environmental impact assessment
- Drafting environmental management plans
- Environmental management advice at operational works (including on-site roles / inspections):
- Providing environmental inductions to site staff
- Advising Superintendent or lead Contractor Foreman on compliance with environmental approval conditions
- Advising Superintendent or Contractor on breaches and rehabilitation
- Fauna management prior to and during clearing operations:
- Inspect the site for fauna, nests or other features prior to Contractor entering/ taking possession of the site
- Mark / note location and advise Superintendent or Contractor on how to proceed with site establishment and clearing operations
- Observe and advise plant operators as clearing occurs
- Inspect felled trees/stockpiles for fauna/kills
- Catch, hold, release/relocate fauna with reference to approval and licence conditions
- Rehabilitation/re-vegetation advice.
These services are covered under the following United Nations Standard Products and Services Codes
Refer to: http://www.unspsc.org/
UNSPSC categories:
77100000 Environmental management
77101504 Environmental Impact Assessment EIA services
77101601 Urban environmental development planning
77101603 Marine conservation strategy planning
77101604 Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
77101700 Environmental advisory services
77101701 Environmental sciences advisory services
77101707 Ecology advisory services
77110000 Environmental protection
77111501 Landscape protection services
77111507 Endangered species protection services
77111600 Environmental rehabilitation
70100000 Fisheries and aquaculture
70161501 Fauna protection
70161702 Marine ecosystem management services
70161703 Terrestrial ecosystem management services