Past and present activities on land in Canberra have led to contamination, posing risks to human health and the environment. Our specialist Environmental Consultants in Canberra offer a range of soil and groundwater assessments to suit our clients' needs.
Raw Earth's solutions protect public and environmental health in Canberra by investigating, fixing, and validating environmental issues, while following regulations. Using National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA Australia) laboratories for sample analysis, we ensure the highest quality in results and reports for our Canberra clients.
Raw Earth’s experienced Consultants can assist you from the initial contaminated site assessments through to remediation and validation of your site in Canberra.
Raw Earth also provides the option to have your reports prepared by a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP), ensuring that your Canberra-based project meets all the necessary environmental standards
Stage 1 - Preliminary Site Investigations in Canberra
The first stage in assessing a site's potential contamination status in Canberra involves a review of current and historical land use activities. This identifies the potential for contamination and areas for further investigation. Raw Earth commonly conducts Preliminary Site Investigations as part of Development Applications (DA) in Canberra.
Raw Earth also provides the option to have your reports prepared by a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) in Canberra.
Stage 2 - Detailed Site Investigations in Canberra
Detailed Site Investigations in Canberra implement a range of environmental techniques to determine if and where contamination at a site may exist. You can use soil and groundwater sampling to gather data and evidence about a site’s contamination status.
Detailed Site Investigations are commonly requested as part of Development Applications (DA) in Canberra. Raw Earth also provides the option to have your reports approved by a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) in Canberra.
Remediation Services in Canberra
If the presence of contamination is determined, the site may require a Remediation Action Plan. Raw Earth will propose a range of suitable methods and steps to effectively remove contamination from a site. Raw Earth will strategically plan this over a specific time frame to align with our client's goals and budget.
The Remediation Action Plan serves as a framework for implementing the agreed-upon remediation process, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.
Develop your Remediation Action Plan, manage contractors, and ensure complete cleanup of your site with our assistance. Our consultants have experience in remediation of the following:
- Asbestos and chemical contamination in soil
- Removal of Above and Underground Petroleum Storage Systems
- Remediation of contamination in groundwater
- Offsite disposal of waste and hazardous materials
- Fuel and chemical spills
Site Validation in Canberra
Validation programs ensure the successful clean up of the site in compliance with regulatory requirements to protect human and ecological health in Canberra.
Raw Earth’s consultants based in Canberra can provide the sampling and interpretation of data to determine whether the site can be deemed suitable for its intended land use and development. Further remediation efforts or land use restrictions may be necessary.
Raw Earth also provides the option to have your reports approved by a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) in Canberra.
Due Diligence in Canberra
It is important to know whether the land you are looking to purchase, sell or lease in Canberra has been previously contaminated so that you don't hold the responsibility for the legacy contamination. A due diligence assessment can aid in understanding and managing any potential liability, cost or opportunity associated with your property assets.
Raw Earth’s experienced consultants in Canberra can help you develop an investigation to suit your budgets and requirements.