Contamination Investigations

Specialist Contamination Investigation Services Across NSW

Metech Consulting provides comprehensive contamination investigation and assessment services to manage and understand contamination-related risks, constraints and potential liabilities.  Our investigation services are provided to support a range of purposes, including property development, land rezoning, property transactions and environmental risk mitigation.

We provide support to property owners, tenants, developers, construction companies, consultants, local Councils, State Government departments and environmental planners.

Our expert team of Certified Environmental Practitioners develop investigation strategies that are designed to meet the specific requirements of our clients, which are fully compliant with the requirements of the NSW EPA or other jurisdictions guidelines.

Why Contamination Investigations Matter

Contaminated land resulting from past or present industrial practices can pose a risk or constraint to property development, land transactions, regulatory compliance and corporate reputation. Understanding the contamination status of a site through robust programs of investigations is essential for informed decision-making, risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

Comprehensive Contamination Assessment Services

Metech Consulting offers a risk-based approach for contamination assessment that is developed in accordance with the national contamination assessment and management framework, guiding your project seamlessly from preliminary evaluations through to site management and validation.

• Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI / Phase 1 ESA):
  
  • Assesses site history to identify potential sources of contamination and associated contamination risks
  • Development of Conceptual Site Model (CSM) to understand how contamination may have been caused and how it may pose a risk to receptors
  • Determines the need and scope for further detailed assessment based on the risk and details of intended development or land use
• Detailed Site Investigation (DSI):
  • Intrusive investigations that may include soil, groundwater, soil vapour and surface water sampling
  • Accurately defines the nature and extent of site contamination
• Baseline & Due Diligence Contamination Assessments:
  • Essential evaluations to inform property transactions, identify and manage contamination liabilities, and facilitate long-term planning and development decisions
• Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments:
  • Evaluates site-specific risks posed by identified contaminants
  • Guides remediation requirements and development methodologies
• Remediation Action Plans (RAP):
  • Outlines the site-specific strategies and methodologies for remediating identified contamination to mitigate risks and to make a property suitable for a particular use
  • Ensures regulatory compliance and effective risk mitigation
• Site Management and Validation:
  • Implementation and supervision of remediation plans
  • Validation sampling and detailed reporting to confirm successful remediation and compliance with council requirements
• Environmental Management Plans:
  • Tailored strategies addressing the ongoing management of residual contamination or an implemented remediation system

Why Choose Metech Consulting?

• Certified Expertise: Our Certified Environmental Practitioners (CEnvP-SC) deliver robust assessments that meet the requirements of the NSW EPA Guidelines and local Council requirements, which are delivered to the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
• Council and DA Compliance: Proven track record with reports accepted statewide by councils and regulatory bodies, avoiding delays and keeping your projects on track.
• Fast and Reliable Service: Quick turnaround times and transparent, competitive pricing, providing exceptional value without compromising quality.

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