GHD is recognised for providing holistic and
integrated solutions in managing and preparing project impact
assessment and approvals. Our environmental and community planning
specialists, engineers and scientists work to better
understand complex issues associated with our clients new
developments – from concept phase through to
decommissioning. This approach delivers better environmental
and social outcomes, and reduced approvals timeframes and
compliance costs.
GHD focuses on the identification of potential
environmental constraints and opportunities in the early stages
of a project. This allows environmental and social factors to
be reflected in the development of the project and mitigation
measures to be devised to minimise potential impacts. In doing so,
community acceptance is maximised and delays in implementation are
significantly reduced.
An EIA considers a range of diverse factors
including human and health issues, social networks, community
engagement, visual and landscape issues, heritage and archaeology,
flora and fauna, water quality, air quality, noise and vibration,
geology and soils, energy resources, waste management and
transportation. Management of these issues on a project promotes
sustainability and balances any environmental, social and economic
implications.
GHD also has experience in managing, what
can often be, complex and lengthy statutory
approvals processes. A proactive approach to managing the approvals
process has been shown to significantly reduce approvals timeframes
and consequently project costs.
Our team has extensive experience in the
preparation of EIAs for a wide range of projects ranging from high
profile proposals to ongoing augmentation of existing facilities.
Projects include major industrial facilities, water and wastewater,
mining, port development, transport infrastructure, power
generation and transmission. Our multi-disciplinary skills
base allows us to tailor an experienced team to meet your
requirements internationally.
For more information, please contact:
Claire Gronow
Tel: 61 3 3316 3569
Email: Claire Gronow