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23.01.2022 Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Bilpin Petrol Station Anderson Environmental Pty Ltd recently undertook a Contamination Assessment (Detailed Site Investigation Phase II Environmental Site Assessment) under SEPP 55. The work involved assessing the potential impacts of the previous use of the site in regard to potential contamination from the petrol station in relation to a proposed bakery being developed on the site. Whenever any... site is purchased (or preferably before purchase) it is important to ensure it is fit for the purpose for which it is proposed to be used. It is also important to ensure you are not purchasing a liability by purchasing a site with contamination and large clean-up costs. Councils generally require a Preliminary Site Investigation (Stage 1 or Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment) in the first instance. This preliminary report is to determine the previous use of a site in relation to its potential risk in relation to soil and/or groundwater contamination or hazardous chemicals or materials which may be present. This preliminary assessment provides a professional opinion in relation to the risk of contamination on the site and whether additional work in the form of a Detailed Site Investigation (often termed a Stage 2 or Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment) is required. A Detailed Site Investigation is to target potential contaminants and potential contamination based on the results of the Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI under SEPP55). In this particular case the site had been used in the past as a Petrol Station with historic use dating back decades. It has been quite a while since fuel was 49 cents per litre and the age of the pumps also provides evidence of the age of the previous use. The Ampol sign reminds me of the I’m as Australian as Ampol advertising from the 1980’s and 1990’s. Our work as Environmental and Geotechnical/Contamination Consultants takes us throughout NSW, Queensland and Victoria. We get to see and undertake assessments on a broad range of sites. We recommend obtaining a Preliminary Site Investigation before any site is purchased as once the site is purchased as the landowner you now own the contamination and clean up costs can be extremely expensive. We utilise our own drilling equipment for most jobs and in some cases draw on our large number of associations with other drilling companies to undertake thorough and detailed assessments. We have been asked for professional advice from the NSW EPA in the past and keep up to date with the latest legislative requirements and sampling techniques and equipment. Please give us a call on 1300 302 507 for assistance with your next property purchase or project.
22.01.2022 Recent work by Anderson Environmental Pty Ltd has included a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) (SEPP 55) assessment in Beaconsfield. As part of the redevelopment the Stage 1 Environmental Site Assessment detected a high risk of potential contamination due to the use of the site as a Engineering and Metal Fabrication Works. This lead to a Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) entailing a full Site Characterization involving Geotechnical Drilling, soil sampling and the install...ation of a groundwater monitoring well. A full Waste Classification was undertaken including a Remedial Action Plan for the development of the site to remove the contamination. For more information on our services please visit our website. As Environmental Consultants with experience since 1992 we are here to assist our clients with their projects throughout NSW, QLD and VIC. www.andenviro.com.au See more
19.01.2022 Why is council asking me for a Contamination Report for my Development Application ? - (Preliminary Site Investigation Sydney NSW or Detailed Site Investigation Sydney NSW) ? As Environmental and Contamination Consultants (Sydney) we are often asked by clients "why are council requesting a contamination report ?". Why do I require a Preliminary Site Investigation under SEPP 55 ?? What is a Detailed Site Investigation ?? and why do I require one for my development applica...Continue reading
18.01.2022 We are pleased to announce we have a new member of staff joining our team! Our new team member has recently become Accredited as a Biodiversity Assessment Method Assessor Read more at our website! http://www.andenviro.com.au//biodiversity-certification-a/
16.01.2022 What is a Biodiversity Development Assessment Report (BDAR) under the Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) ? As Ecologists (Ecological Consultants) based in Sydney and servicing our clients throughout New South Wales, we are often asked by our clients what is an Ecological Assessment Report ? (Flora and Fauna Report, Ecological Assessment, 5 Part Test of Significance, Biodiversity Development Assessment Report) ?. Basically, these are reports which a government authority (of...Continue reading
14.01.2022 Site Remediation at Teralba We were recently contacted, as we often are by a previous client to assist them with a Housing Development project which resulted in them saving approximately $450,000. They had a SEPP 55 Preliminary Site Investigation, a Detailed Site Investigation (DSI), and a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) undertaken by another company and were very concerned with the expected cost for the Contaminated Site Remediation which was in excess of $600,000. As the project...Continue reading
12.01.2022 Site Remediation at Teralba We were recently contacted, as we often are by a previous client to assist them with a Housing Development project which resulted in them saving approximately $450,000. They had a SEPP 55 Preliminary Site Investigation, a Detailed Site Investigation (DSI), and a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) undertaken by another company and were very concerned with the expected cost for the Contaminated Site Remediation which was in excess of $600,000. As the projec...t was to supply a lower cost housing alternative for the less privileged the cost was of particular concern. Upon review of the documentation in the previous reports it became apparent that the site had not been characterised correctly in relation to the extent of the potential contamination along with its waste classification in relation to the leachate potential of the contaminant (in this case Lead). This resulted in an overestimation of the amount of material to be disposed of from the site and an incorrect waste classification of the material to disposed of which placed it in the highest waste category of Hazardous. These two factors resulted in the very high estimated cost for the site remediation. Anderson Environmental undertook Geotechnical Drilling of the site with a combination of solid flight and direct push techniques to characterise the lateral and vertical extent of the contaminated material which was present. Laboratory analysis utilised the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP) to determine the leachability of the contaminant. This test is to determine the Waste Classification of the material which resulted in it being classified as Restricted Solid Waste resulting in a much lower site remediation cost than Hazardous Waste. With the accurate information from the Geotechnical Drilling and Site Characterisation along with the correct Waste Classification a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment (Detailed Site Investigation) report and Remedial Action Plan (RAP) was written. This resulted in less contaminated material to be disposed of at a lower waste classification rating thus significantly reducing the site remediation cost. The client was extremely pleased with the project outcome and the saving of $450k which resulted in a huge cost saving for an extremely viable project outcome. As Environmental Consultants servicing Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne we have full time experience since 1992. We assist clients with providing services covering SEPP 55 (Preliminary and Detailed Site Investigations) Remedial Action Plans (RAP), on-site Remediation and Site Validation and Closure. We are often undertaking Risk Assessments for Pre-Purchase Inspections for clients before the purchase of development sites. Please give us a call or contact us via the "Contact Us" page of our website so we can address your specific project requirements.
10.01.2022 Often we are asked by clients why they require a SEPP 55 Contamination Report often called a Preliminary Site Investigation. One such article recently by the Sydney Morning Herald as below provides a good review of some of the reasons such contamination assessments are requested by councils. The reason is for the protection of human health and ecological health in line with the relevant guidelines such as the National Environmental Protection Measure (NEPM). It is sound Due Diligence to undertake a Preliminary Site Investigation before a property is purchased so the prospective purchaser is aware of any potential contamination issues. https://www.smh.com.au//secret-documents-reveal-toxic-thre
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02.01.2022 Coronavirus (Covid-19) Protection At Anderson Environmental we take the risk of Coronavirus very seriously. We will be continuing to work during this time to service our clients in accordance with government guidelines. In the business of Environmental Consulting we are fortunate in that we in most cases do not need to meet our clients thus limiting any risk of exposure to Coronavirus. We are often working in the field and 95% of the time have no face to face contact with our... clients. Having worked since 1992 as Environmental Consultants and Ecological Consultants as well as in contaminated lands undertaking SEPP 55 and Prelinimary and Detailed Site Investigations we are well aware of the risks of hazards from inhalation of volatile and other hazardous chemicals. We have training in HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) so are well aware of the risks involved in the current situation with Coronavirus (Covid-19). Wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for is highly important for us in our work and in regard to protection from Covid-19 we believe everyone should follow the government guidelines and limit travel and contact including good personal hygiene like hand washing. Additionally we believe everyone should be wearing some sort of respiratory protection even if it is just a simple scarf to cover the mouth and nose. This provides some droplet protection whilst also importantly protecting your face from any accidental hand touches. We urge everyone to be patient with the current Covid-19 Coronavirus situation and relax in knowing that with patience and good sanitary and health practices (like social distancing) in accordance with the government guidelines that this will soon be a historical event for us all. See more
