Certified professionals providing Erosion & Sediment Control Plans and Soil & Water Management Plans
Soil & Water Management
Our Focus
Detailed soil erosion and water pollution management alleviates legal compliance risks and associated reputation loss.
Our expert soil and water management services include:
- Construction EMPs
- Soil and Water Management Plans and associated monitoring procedures
- Primary and Progressive Erosion and Sedimentation Plans (ESCPs)
- Site soils and constraints assessments
- Sediment basin design
- Construction ESC advice and training
- Environmental Work Method Statements
Our Services
Protection of the Environment Operations (POEO) Act 1997 Overview
The Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) is the key piece of environment protection legislation administered by the EPA.
Since commencement in 1999, the Act repeals and incorporates previous Acts in relation to:
- Clean air
- Clean waters
- Noise control
- Pollution control
- Waste minimisation and management and,
- Environmental offences and penalties
The POEO Act enables Government to set environmental standards, goals, protocols and guidelines aimed at reducing pollution through the adoption of explicit protection of the environment policies (PEPs).
The PEOE Act covers the granting of, conditions of, and term of licences in relation to PEPs. It covers environmental protection notices such as clean-up, prevention and prohibition notices, penalties, audits and investigations, civil enforcement and sentencing.
Find the full Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (POEO Act) here.
Soil and Water Management Plan (SWMP)
HEC provide soil and water management plans as well as erosion and sediment control plans. An SWMP is a more technically advanced plan and are a requirement of larger or more environmentally sensitive construction projects.
Detailed soil erosion and water pollution management alleviates legal compliance risks and associated reputation loss.
Our expert soil and water management services include:
- Construction EMPs
- Soil and Water Management Plans and associated monitoring procedures
- Primary and Progressive Erosion and Sedimentation Plans (ESCPs)
- Site soils and constraints assessments
- Sediment basin design
- Construction ESC advice and training
- Environmental Work Method Statements
Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCP)
Construction disturbs soil and creates dust and debris. Run-off from a building site travels down the gutters and drains to creeks and canals and eventually ends up in a river, lake or the sea. Polluting stormwater is an offence that can result in on-the-spot fines or legal proceedings.
Under The Protection of the Environment Operations Act (POEO), owner-builders, builders and landscapers are directly responsible for preventing sediment and construction wastewater leaving a building site.
As Certified Professionals in Erosion & Sediment Control (CPESC), we are experts in the development of practical yet detailed erosion and sediment control plans. Working both in conjunction with the client and in line with applicable EPA, Government, RMS or other guidelines and regulations, we ensure all soil and water pollution issues are addressed and mitigated for peace of mind.
Not only do we develop an ESPC, but also undertake auditing of previously implemented plans and conduct site inspections and assessments, soil and water surveys and testing, and compliance reporting.
Our services include:
- ESCP development
- Site Inspections
- Auditing and Compliance Assessments
- Incident Management
- Erosion and Sediment Control Monitoring
- Soil conservation Services (RMS-accredited)
Acid Sulphate Soil Assessments
Acid Sulfate Soils occur naturally and are the result of sulfidic ores within soil or rock. Acid sulfate soils are safe and harmless when undisturbed. If dug up or drained thus coming into contact with oxygen, the iron sulfides they contain react with oxygen to create sulfuric acid. This acid can cause harm to animals, plants, buildings, roads, and other structures.
Large areas of coastal NSW are impacted by acid sulfate soils. These areas are often low lying land surrounding coastal lakes and rivers. View the Acid Sulfate Soil Risk Map here.
The presence of Acid Sulfate Soils can impact civil works, construction, extraction, and agriculture. In these instances, assessment and management are required as per NSW Acid Sulfate Soils Manual guidelines.
If potential or actual acid sulfate soils are identified, they require neutralisation and treatment based on acid sulfate management plan. Early identification, prior to any civil works, is important so that appropriate management can be employed.
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