MEINHARDT AUSTRALIA
Environment
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what do you get?
new ideas that work With Meinhardt’s Environment team you get more. A multi-disciplinary engineering and professional technical services consultancy with over 50 years experience, our focus is on how we do what we do. Our aim is to provide you with new solutions, which work for your project: practical, cost-saving, time-saving ideas and a personal approach to delivery. When you come to Meinhardt you get ‘new ideas that work’. It’s what we call ‘Practical Imagination’.
“We understand your business and operations first and then apply our technical knowledge and engineering expertise to meet your needs.” – Matthew Collyer, Associate Director (Vic) – Environment
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Delivering Practical Imagination Monitoring Expertise To Provide Total Reassurance Large scale environmental projects require long-term solutions, not short-term fixes. The initial and detailled assessment of sites, understanding of below surface and above ground technical issues, environmental management, remediation and/or mitigation of environmental issues. We have diverse Matthew Collyer
experience in all areas of the environmental monitoring field
Associate Director Environment
gas wand ecological monitoring. We use a strong working
from leachate, groundwater and surface water, to Landfill knowledge to ensure strict adherence to State and Federal environmental legislation; all delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Environmental Education From Top To Bottom Clients are appreciating the need for a strategic approach to environmental and waste management. To implement such Sid Paleri Senior Environmental Scientist
strategies successfully, everyone in the organisation has a part to play. That is where we also help. We collaborate with clients to write, develop and implement environmental education programmes to make information accessible to all levels and all areas of a business.
Engineering Practicality With Scientific Knowledge The sector is technically challenging. That is why we employ engineers and scientists to help give your projects an edge. We have specialists who have developed expertise in biological Nicola Eldridge Environmental Scientist
and chemical techniques to develop innovative methods to conserve/reuse water, rehabilitate mines sites, remediate contaminated soil and more. They have collaborated with government departments, education establishments, private organisations and CSIRO to create cutting edge solutions.
Optimised Designs To Meet Every Budget We help clients make decisions based on the holistic impact of their projects, due to very specific scenarios, and implement Toby Montgomery Senior Scientist Environment
optimised design solutions that deliver a difference while making their dollar go further.
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capabilities
Waste / Landfill Services We apply the knowledge of legislation with scientific expertise to help give projects an edge. With an emphasis on business objectives, we develop solutions that are time and budget conscious.
Key Services
Landfill Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Risk Assessment
Landfill Gas Risk Assessment
Hydrogeological Assessment
Leachate Management
Landfill Design
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Infrastructure Assessment, Needs Analysis and Master Planning
Landfill Construction Verification
Licence Compliance Advice
Waste Auditing
Transfer Station Design
Landfill Rehabilitation and Aftercare
Our approach is focused on collaborating with landfill operators to build, operate and remediate waste disposal sites with minimal environmental impacts. In a time of increasingly stringent environmental regulation, we stay up to date with all the latest legislation changes to ensure your project is fully compliant. We also develop imaginative solutions for the re-use of landfill sites, which is becoming more and more important where land for development is scarce.
01 City of Greater Geelong, Drysdale Landfill, Victoria We have designed two new waste cells, which will allow this growing region to continue to effectively manage its municipal solid waste in an environmentally responsible manner. By undertaking a lifecycle cost analysis and redesigning the traditional cell liner solution previously adopted, we have made significant savings in both construction time and money and created an additional 50,000m3 of airspace meaning more revenue for the client and an extended life for the landfill.
02 Leachate Management Solutions, Various To ensure clients optimise the outcome for their landfill it is crucial to understand the EPA requirements, study which option/solution best fits the site and operations, and understand the associated costs and time implications for construction. We take a whole-of-life approach to leachate management and have delivered holistic solutions for many Councils and helped make significant programme and budget savings.
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03 Macedon Ranges Shire Council, PC PAN Support, Victoria Meinhardt has prepared Hydrogeological Assessment reports for the Kyneton, Bullengarook and Lancefield landfills to assist Council in meeting their PC PAN requirements for these sites. Our work for the Kyneton landfill has also included preparation of a detailed Leachate Management Plan providing assessment of cost effective leachate disposal options, and obtaining a Trade Waste Agreement for discharge of leachate to sewer. We have also been working closely with Council to develop a detailed landfill cap design. Throughout this project we have provided Council with strategic technical advice, and represented Council in discussions with the EPA and other key stakeholders with our main aim to achieve practical solutions that meet the overarching environmental objectives.
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Contaminated Land “A rehabilitation and restoration plan, which is clear, concise and practical to implement. On time and within budget, the first-class report with its high-end data will ultimately enable us to better improve and conserve the unique, nationally significant ecological value of the Mount Cottrell Conservation Reserve site.” —Bryan Roberts, Environmental Planner, Melton City Council
Key Services
Pre-acquisition Environmental Due Diligence & Liability Assessments
Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA1 / ESA2)
Soil, Groundwater and Surface Water Contamination Investigations
Waste Soil Classification
Acid Sulphate Soil Assessments & Soil Management Plans
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Remediation Action Plans
Remediation of Contaminated Soil & Groundwater
Contaminant Fate & Transport, Modelling
Environmental Management Plans
Regulatory Environmental Approvals
Construction Environmental Management Plans
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Review of Environmental Effects
We provide long-term strategies and solutions for all kinds of contaminated land challenges. The continuing urban sprawl of our cities is a worldwide phenomenon, resulting in many inner city industrial sites being redeveloped. We work with clients, from Councils to private developers and planners to design team members, who understand the need for consultants with a detailed appreciation of the sensitivities involved. With environmental impact assessments now often mandatory for projects, we are able to provide technical expertise that considers the existing environment and potential impacts across all segments from surface waters and groundwater to flora and fauna surveys, water sensitive urban design, wetland design and more.
01 Ipswich City Council, Queensland Ipswich City Council was concerned about the environmental impacts on groundwater at their depot. By undertaking a detailed fieldwork assessment we were able to identify potential future contamination issues. We recommended placement of groundwater bores and created a monitoring plan to allow data trends to be established, enabling the client to implement a long-term strategy for the site.
02 Acid Sulphate Soil Management Plan, New South Wales Meinhardt was commissioned by Hampton Property Services to prepare an Acid Sulphate Soil Management Plan (ASSMP), for the proposed development site located at Coronation
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Road, Macksville. Acid sulphate soil is the common name given to a range of soil types containing iron sulphides and/or their oxidation products. The ASSMP was designed to be utilised as part of planning and development activities. Previous work indicated the presence of potential and actual acid sulphate soils (PASS and AASS, respectively) at the site. The ASSMP developed by Meinhardt provided appropriate control measures for management of PASS and AASS during the proposed earthworks that may give rise to disturbance of acid sulphate soils, including deep foundation excavation (up to 12 m below ground surface), trenching for installation of services, and cut and fill activity. The ASSMP considered both the existing and potential future environmental impacts relating to PASS material in and around the project site and detailed mitigation measures to minimise the potential impacts both within and surrounding the subject site.
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capabilities
Waste Strategy Services Waste strategies that match business case drivers.
Key Services
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Feasibility Assessment
Waste Minimisation
Waste Education
Wastewater / Biosolids Reuse
Landfill Design
Transfer Station Design
Materials Recovery Facility Design
Greenhouse Gas Impact Assessment
Waste Auditing
Financial Studies
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By creating a series of initiatives and priorities, clients are given a clear roadmap to meet their objectives. We have developed full life-cycle engineering approvals and advisory solutions for numerous waste generating and disposal facilities and have provided strategic assistance to governments, waste management groups and corporations.
01 Department of Health, Victoria The team undertook a review of the department’s waste management practices and created a suite of initiatives to reduce waste generation and waste to landfill and increase resource recovery. This has resulted in the establishment of evaluation criteria to determine priority initiatives for government and the development of an innovative healthcare waste data collection tool (see Case Study).
02 Victorian Advanced Resource Recovery Initiative (VARRI) As engineering advisors to the Department of Sustainability and Environment and the Metropolitan Waste Management Group, Meinhardt provided support for the development of the business case to help meet ‘Towards Zero Waste’ targets. An evaluation matrix was created to help our client make informed, strategic, business-driven
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decisions based on considerations of technology maturity; financial outlay; track record; environmental outcomes and risk outcomes.
03 Boroondara Recycling and Waste Centre Master Plan, Victoria Meinhardt prepared a master plan for the City of Boroondara’s Recycling and Waste Centre on Riversdale Road in Camberwell. The initial phase of the prowject included a site analysis, traffic investigation and operational analysis. Our Landscape Architecture services included thorough analysis of the site, its opportunities and constraints, as well as consultation with focus groups to ascertain site-specific issues.
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capabilities
Environmental Management Our focus is on providing optimum triple bottom line (social, environmental and economic) outcomes.
Key Services
Environmental Planning/Approvals
Environmental Monitoring Infrastructure
Environmental Management Strategies & Systems
Environment Improvement Plans
Licence Compliance Reporting
Environmental Advice
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Our multi-disciplinary approach enables delivery of a co-ordinated strategy for sustainable outcomes that work both environmentally and financially. It is why some of the biggest legislative authorities and local government players choose to work with us. By developing a reputation for delivering processes and systems that solve both short-term problems and longterm objectives, we have become the trusted, in-house provider of environmental management solutions for many clients. We are involved in projects from initial concept and feasibility, through implementation and operation, end of use and recycling, taking a total life cycle approach. 01 Hume City Council Meinhardt was engaged for a multi-year environmental consultancy contract, enabling us to create a more efficient and effective plan of works for Council. We have developed systems and processes that are suitable for both short and long term goals, and deliver best value over the period of the contract. This has included development of a leachate management system for the long term strategy surrounding Council’s leachate ponds and related infrastructure. 02 The City of Greater Geelong, Victoria Over many years, we have provided services to the City of Greater Geelong to help meet their licence compliance reporting obligations. Through carrying out a landfill gas
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risk assessment of 12 former Council landfills, we have been able to develop a clear understanding of the council’s approach and objectives and formed a strong working relationship. This trust has led to us acting as their advocate in negotiations with the EPA and environmental auditors. We have created long-term strategic masterplans to deliver the Council more commercially efficient sites, reduce environmental impacts and extend the lives of their landfills. 03 Victorian Planning Authority – Precinct Structure Plan Meinhardt has delivered a total due diligence package solution. This has enabled us to provide the Metropolitan Planning Authority with historical information, land use and maps indicating areas of high, medium or low potential for contamination. This critical information package has delivered the client the commercial outcome they required, allowing them to give
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developers confidence in the environmental status of various parcels of land and open them up for development. 04 Moorabbin Airport, Victoria Since 2012, Meinhardt has provided ongoing environmental consultancy services for the Moorabbin Airport. We work alongside Moorabbin Airport to maintain compliance with the requirements of the federal government, as well as assisting in improving the environmental conditions at the site. Recently, we assisted Moorabbin Airport with preparation of the Environment Strategy for their 2015 Master Plan. We continue to provide ongoing strategic advice with regard to
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current and future airport development including review and preparation of environmental management plans and due diligence assessments ensuring the protection of their asset.
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case study
Hume City Council
Victoria
“The Meinhardt team has always provided us with a wealth of knowledge, experience and professionalism on the projects and services undertaken.” —Alwyn Babb, City Waste Management Engineer | Hume City Council
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A long-standing, ongoing working relationship has allowed active management of risk.
Facilitated Community Engagement & Consultation
Active Management of Risk
Central to the relationship has been the masterplan initiative for the former landfill site at Bolinda Road, Campbellfield to provide “Best Value� outcomes for the community. The process investigated opportunities for improved resource recovery and waste management infrastructure for the site. It has been important commercially to identify and resolve development constraints. Of particular note is the active landfill gas collection and energy generation infrastructure at the site. Parts of the landfill, due to age, were not lined and so management of leachate and reducing the risk of groundwater contamination have been key considerations for the client. Engagement is important in this sensitive area. Facilitating community consultation has helped smooth the process for the client. A range of tools have been used to engage with stakeholders, including focus groups and workshops, meetings and discussions, notices in the local paper, mail-outs and a public information session. ENVIRONMENT | SECTOR
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NetWaste
New South Wales
“The Meinhardt Environment Team provide our customers with a solutions focused approach to the assessment, management and/or remediation of contaminated land.” —Mat Collyer, Associate Director - Environment | Meinhardt
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Collaborative environmental management for active management of landfill risk liabilities for a group of regional councils.
Environmental Monitoring, Management & Improvements
Active Management of Risk
NetWaste is a collaborative environmental management project sponsored by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Central West (CENTROC) and Orana Regional Organisation of Councils (OROC), located in the central and western regions of New South Wales, Australia. The region comprises 26 councils, covering a total area of 317,942 square kilometres and supports a population of more than 380,000 people. The total NetWaste area represents over one third of the State of New South Wales. Meinhardt conducts works as described below for a number of NetWaste member councils:
Coordination of field monitoring works at 8 rural landfill sites across NSW;
Collation of reports detailing sampling results to NetWaste for 8 landfill sites;
Assessing suitability of monitoring infrastructure and license conditions at sites and working with EPA to change conditions where necessary;
Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Bores; and
Collation of Annual Reports for (8 landfill sites) to EPA. ENVIRONMENT | SECTOR
When you come to Meinhardt you get new ideas that work. It is what we call ‘Practical Imagination’.
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We place great emphasis on collaboration and share and transfer knowledge, expertise and resources between offices.
So that’s what you get when you come to Meinhardt.
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