ARC originally undertook a lease-entry baseline Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) and subsequently a Groundwater Investigation of an active fuel depot.

The baseline ESA identified hydrocarbon impacts in shallow soils from the past handling and storage of fuels which required further investigation to assess impacts to the subsurface soils and groundwater.  Groundwater monitoring wells were installed to a depth of greater than 20 mbgl.

ARC undertook an Environmental Site Assessment of a former public landfill to assess the suitability of the site for repurposing as a more sensitive land use.

The investigation included a desktop historical review, site inspection, landfill gas survey and soil assessment.  ARC led in-depth discussions with the shire council to obtain adequate information on the former landfilling operations which was backed up by a comprehensive historical aerial photograph review.  ARC could then design a sampling program to target the identified extent of the buried wastes.

ARC undertook an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) to form a baseline of existing soil quality prior to the commencement of a new tenant within the Devonport Ports Terminal.

A comprehensive health, safety and environment plan was developed to meet the requirement of working on the busy Ports Corporation property.  The scope of works included a drilling program to assess soil conditions targeting the areas considered to present the highest risk of contamination.

ARC undertook a Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) of a former mixed industrial/commercial site to support completion of a statutory Environmental Audit.  The site was subject to an Environmental Audit Overlay with a planning permit in place to allow for high-density residential development.

The investigation included a thorough site history review followed by an assessment of soil and groundwater.  Geoprobe drilling rigs were used to drill soil bores and groundwater monitoring wells within existing site buildings.  A Statement of Environmental Audit was achieved within three months of commencement and ARC developed an Environmental Management Plan to manage residual contamination.

ARC undertook a Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) of a former industrial/commercial site to support completion of a statutory Environmental Audit.  The site was subject to an Environmental Audit Overlay with a planning permit in place to allow for high-density residential development.

The investigation included a comprehensive a thorough site history review and an in depth review of completed environmental audits in the area followed by an assessment of soil. Due to the presence of an occupied commercial building, a hand auguer was used to advance soil bores within the site buildings. The Environmental Audit process is currently ongoing at the Site.

ARC undertook a PSI and two (2) Detailed Site Investigations (DSI) of a two (2) portions of a former chemical handling, storage and distribution facility to support completion of a statutory 53X Environmental Audit prior to commercial redevelopment.

The investigation included an initial PSI of the whole facility to identify the potential source areas from past or current activities which may to have caused contamination of land or groundwater.  The findings of the PSI were incorporated into Auditor-endorsed Work Plans and Groundwater Quality Management Plans for each of the two (2) portions. ARC subsequently undertook the endorsed scope including soil assessments, source removal / validation, installation of multi-level groundwater monitoring wells and quarterly groundwater monitoring events over an 18-month period. ARCs ongoing liaison with the appointed Auditor and EPA Victoria led to the completion site-specific hydrogeological and human health risk assessments were undertaken to assist with assessing the contaminant plume and risk to receptors.

ARC undertook a Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) of a former mixed industrial/commercial site to support completion of a statutory Environmental Audit.  The site was subject to an Environmental Audit Overlay with a planning permit in place to allow for high-density residential development.

The investigation included a thorough site history review followed by an assessment of soil and groundwater.  Geoprobe drilling rigs were used to drill soil bores and groundwater monitoring wells within existing site buildings.  A Statement of Environmental Audit was achieved within three months of commencement and ARC developed an Environmental Management Plan to manage residual contamination.

ARC undertook an Environmental Site Assessment of a textile warehouse subject to an Environmental Audit Overlay (EAO) prior to commencement of a sale campaign aimed at residential developers given the location of the site in a major growth corridor for high-density apartments.

The investigation included a desktop review of the site history and soil assessment scoped to provide suitable information to a prospective purchaser of the site.   Comprehensive analysis of soil samples was required to characterise fill materials identified within a former clay quarry covering the majority of the site.  Results were compared to both site suitability criteria and IWRG621 soil classification thresholds to provide information for potential redevelopment of the site for residential land use including construction of basement parking.

The assessments generally included a desktop review, site inspection and limited surface soil assessment to provide a provide a preliminary characterisation of the contamination status of the Site. A comprehensive review of historical land uses in accordance with the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s (DSE) Potentially Contaminated Land, General Practice Note (2005) was undertaken with low-medium potential for contamination identified. Results of the limited soil assessments were compared to both site suitability criteria and IWRG621 Soil classification thresholds, with the site determined to be suitable for the proposed low-density residential development.

ARC reviewed past environmental investigation reports and following a site inspection and GPR survey to identify petroleum infrastructure, a soil assessment targeting former petroleum infrastructure areas was undertaken as well as groundwater monitoring.  The property was subsequently purchased by the Client.

ARC undertook a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) of a former cement and lime manufacturing facility to assess the future environmental assessment requirements to allow for a future residential development.

The investigation included a desktop review and site inspection with recommendations given for the level of environmental assessment in accordance with the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s (DSE) Potentially Contaminated Land, General Practice Note (2005).

ARC undertook a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) of a residential property prior to development as a Childcare Centre.

The investigation included a desktop review, site inspection as well as a limited surface soil assessment, in order to close out any potential issues identified.  The site was subsequently found to be suitable for the proposed childcare centre and a children’s services soil assessment summary report was submitted to the Department of Education and Training.

ARC undertook a Preliminary Site Investigation (PSI) of a commercial/industrial property prior to development as a commercial food processing facility.

The investigation included a desktop review and site inspection, and the site was subsequently found to be suitable for the proposed commercial food processing facility and the report was submitted to the Council.

ARC undertook desktop-based works assessing each of the sites’ histories and potential for prior contaminating activities to have been present.  Subsequently, site inspections including surficial soil sampling and hazardous materials assessments were undertaken.

ARC undertook soil characterisation of stockpiled soils generated from Underground Petroleum Storage System (UPSS) upgrade works at an operating service station.

ARC had previously undertaken an ESA at the site to assist in characterising the subsurface.  The soil characterisation works included sampling of on-site stockpiles in accordance with the IWRG702 Soil Sampling guidance for off-site soil disposal.  Laboratory results were compared to the IWRG621 Fill threshold and a classification letter was prepared for the receiving facility within 24 hours of sampling.

ARC regularly undertake waste soil classification works for soils to be excavated and disposed of off-site during the construction of Telstra network tower facilities in various locations across Victoria.

As no previous soil results were available to provide an indication of the presence of soil contamination, a range of contaminants were selected for analysis including ASLP for leachability of metals. Soils from both sites were classified within one week of sampling works, allowing for the prompt off-site disposal of the surplus soils and progression of the construction works.

ARC undertook soil characterisation of stockpiled soils generated from utility excavations during construction works at a commercial/industrial development Site.

The soil characterisation works included sampling of on-site stockpiles with no concentrations above the IWRG621 Fill threshold identified. The stockpiled soils were classified as ‘Fill Material’ for off-site disposal in accordance with EPA Publication IWRG621.

ARC undertook an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) of a rural property to meet the council planning permit conditions for a mixed residential and commercial development with childcare facility.

The scope of works included a soil and groundwater assessment with a comprehensive Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS) undertaken.  ARC were required to assess and characterise fly tipped soil/rubble stockpiles for future removal from the site.

ARC initially undertook a Preliminary Site Assessment (PSI) at an active DAFWA depot for divestment which identified unacceptable soil contamination.  Subsequently, ARC completed Site Remediation and Validation works which provided a “Decontaminated” classification by the Department of Environment Regulation (DER).

The project included an initial desktop review, site inspection and limited soil investigation that identified hydrocarbon impacts in two localised areas of waste oil stained soils.  ARC supervised removal of the impacted soils and undertook sampling to validate the decontamination.