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EESI Remediation Wins 2024 Sustainability Delivery Award

EESI Remediation UK, in collaboration with ERM, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Sustainability Delivery Award in the category of "Remediation Project of the Year" by Environment Analyst Global.

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EESI Remediation Wins 2024 Sustainability Delivery Award

July 5, 2024

EESI Remediation UK, in collaboration with ERM, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the 2024 Sustainability Delivery Award in the category of "Remediation Project of the Year" by Environment Analyst Global.

Case Studies

Large Scale Asbestos in Soil Remediation for Lendlease in Melbourne's West

February 20, 2024

The site had a history of uncontrolled non-putrescible waste disposal during the 1950s, with presence of asbestos-containing material (ACM), solid inert waste (glass, brick, ceramics), and soil contaminated with heavy metals.

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Tackling PCB and TCE Challenges for Harvey Norman in Springvale

February 12, 2024

Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd (Calardu Springvale) faced significant environmental challenges at the Springvale site, prompting the need for comprehensive soil and groundwater assessments.

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Cleaning up Radioactive Sands and Hexavalent Chromium on the Gold Coast

February 12, 2024

EESI was tasked with assessing and remediating a 3.4-hectare contaminated site on the Gold Coast, facing significant soil impacts.

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Soil and Water Treatment of Hexavalent Chromium, Carbon Tetrachloride and Trichloromethane for Akzo Nobel

February 12, 2024

EESI took on a challenging project at a site with industrial activity dating back to the 1950s, initially for chromium chemical production and later for a fluorocarbon plant.

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Remediation of the Former Colac Gasworks for TXU

February 12, 2024

The EESI team addressed significant contamination at a site that was historically used for gasworks from 1886 to 1962.

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Remediation and Containment of Lead and Arsenic Contamination at a Historical Copper Smelter

February 5, 2024

EESI addressed heavy metal contamination at the historic Kanahooka Copper Smelter site in Dapto, NSW.

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In–Situ Bioremediation of a Significant LNAPL Plume for Rio Tinto at an Aluminium Smelter in NZ

February 5, 2024

The project site had suffered a significant diesel leak from underground infrastructure, resulting in about 1 million litres of boiler-grade diesel collecting as a Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (LNAPL) in a sandy gravel aquifer approximately 4 metres below the surface.

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Remediation of the Hull Gasworks in the UK using Dynamic Biopiles®

February 5, 2024

Facing environmental and financial hurdles, the former gasworks site in Northeast England grappled with tarry material contamination, necessitating a sustainable and cost-effective remediation approach amid regulatory shifts and escalating disposal expenses.

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Stabilisation of Lead Impacted Waste Fill Material for Orica

February 5, 2024

The project area served as a waste burial ground from the 1940s to the 1960s, containing sediment from neutralisation ponds, concrete, rocks, plastic, and soil buried to a depth of 2 meters. The primary contaminant of concern was lead, posing a potential threat to groundwater.

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Bioremediation of PAH and TPH Impacted Soils for OneSteel in Whyalla, SA

February 5, 2024

OneSteel faced significant environmental challenges at their Whyalla site, which included a large volume (30,000m³) of hydrocarbon-contaminated soil, with high concentrations of PAHs and TPHs.

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Sustainable Environmental Solutions for the Lithgow Gasworks Site

February 2, 2024

The Council sought a thorough investigation of the former Lithgow Gasworks site to assess contamination status, liabilities, and plan for its future use.

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Bioremediation of Hydrocarbons for Residential Redevelopment for Property NSW

December 2, 2023

During a detailed investigation for the client Property NSW, EESI identified hydrocarbon contamination in the soils of a site being redeveloped for residential purposes.

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Ensuring Environmental Compliance with a Contaminated Land Audit for the Cross River Rail Project in QLD

December 2, 2023

Mark Stuckey, EESI's Technical Director and a senior principal soil scientist, hydrogeologist, and risk assessor, undertook the task of overseeing environmental compliance with the Environmental Protection (EP) Act 1994 for the Cross River Rail project in Brisbane, QLD.

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Remediation of Contaminated Soil and Water at the Catherine Hill Bay Coal Mine for Lake Coal

October 19, 2023

LakeCoal Pty Ltd faced a challenging contamination issue at the Catherine Hill Bay Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP), on the central coast of NSW. This site, with a rich history of coal mining dating back to 1873, required comprehensive environmental rehabilitation due to the historical impacts on soil, groundwater, and nearby surface waters.

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EESI Group Appoints Ian Brookman as New CEO

October 10, 2023

EESI Group, a leading provider of brown environment consulting services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Brookman as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 2023.

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Is Environmental Compliance Really the Best Way Forward?

May 27, 2023

There is a general perception in our community that big businesses operate outside of the oversight of the regulator or are not scrutinised to a degree that enacts change. As Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) themes play a greater role in our businesses, is the environmental compliance framework the best tool for innovation and continual improvement? ​

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Soil Contamination: Assessing and Treating Asbestos for Safe Remediation

May 25, 2023

When it comes to soil contamination, asbestos is a serious health hazard that requires careful assessment and management.

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Successful Remediation of over 110,000m³ of Acid Sulfate Soils at the Newcastle Rail Project

January 12, 2023

The Newcastle Rail Project was a 38 hectare development in Newcastle, New South Wales. During the soil surveys, potential acid sulfate soils in excess of 110,000m³ were identified. Acid Sulfate Soils in Australia Acid sulfate ...

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Best Practice in Landfill Gas Monitoring for the Gold Coast City Council

March 15, 2022

When the City of Gold Coast needed a reliable and experienced environmental consultant to construct a landfill gas monitoring network across their sites, they turned to Environmental Earth Sciences International (EESI). With over 30 years of experience and a track record of providing cost-effective, scientifically sound solutions to local governments, councils and developers, EESI was the perfect choice.

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Addressing Complex Groundwater Contamination with a Cut–Off Trench and Phytoremediation

January 12, 2022

The owners of a manufacturing plant approached EESI with a request: to develop a sustainable solution for a complex contaminated groundwater issue affecting their operation. EESI accepted the request and embarked on a mission to ...

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Bioremediation of PAH Impacts in a Kindergarten for Moree Shire Council

January 12, 2022

During an upgrade of playground equipment at a kindergarten in Moree, an old tarmac surface was uncovered. Moree Council’s testing of the tarmac showed an elevation in polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), some of which are ...

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EESI Team Pioneers a Remediation Technique to Maximise Onsite Reuse of Metal Contaminated Soils

January 12, 2022

Environmental Earth Sciences International was engaged to design a remediation technique to maximise the onsite reuse of soil after metal contamination had occurred.

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Waste Classification and Management for The City of Sydney

January 12, 2022

Have you ever wondered what happens to trash dumped along the roadside? In Sydney’s western regions, many of these stockpiled materials are left for the council to remove, posing a potential health risk to the ...

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Regenerating Sumatran Ecosystems by Managing Acid Sulfate Soils

January 12, 2022

Environmental Earth Sciences International were engaged to provide technical advice, as well as input to the development of control and management systems for a 10,000 hectare agricultural plantation in Sumatra which was completely underlain by ...

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Ensuring a Queensland Coal Mine Project Complies with Environmental Guidelines

January 12, 2022

Environmental Earth Sciences International was engaged to conduct a soil and land suitability assessment and a Strategic Cropping Land (SCL) assessment at a proposed coal mine in Queensland. THE SOLUTION The works included a desktop ...

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Turning Waste into a Resource for an Industrial Client

January 12, 2022

A tile manufacturing facility in Sydney, NSW, was grappling with an ongoing waste stream of slurry and marble cake from tile production, facing significant landfill disposal costs.

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Long–Term Environmental Landfill Monitoring at Sydney Olympic Park

January 12, 2022

Sydney Olympic Park is one of the most significant landfill remediation projects in Australia. As the land has a variety of uses, the main concern for the landfills is the management of exposure pathways and ...

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Assessment and Remediation of Asbestos Contaminated Soils at a Public School

January 12, 2022

EESI was engaged to conduct an environmental investigation and provide expert advice on the audit and approval process for the development plans at a public school. The project presented a potential risk for the presence ...

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Identifying and Treating Groundwater Contamination Under Infrastructure

January 12, 2022

Identifying the source of contamination beneath industrial plants can be a challenging and costly endeavour.

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Understanding Queensland’s Waste Levy: What You Need to Know

August 9, 2019

Queensland’s Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy aims to reduce waste and promote recycling. This is supported by a Waste Levy, which offers a financial incentive to waste producers who reduce the amount of waste ...

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Transforming Waste into Usable Soil: An Inside Look at New Soil’s Bioremediation Process at its Soil Recycling Facility

April 5, 2019

Bioremediation is a process that promotes the natural microbes in soil to digest hydrocarbon-based contaminants, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs). These contaminants are commonly found in waste by-products from gas ...

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Quarterly Landfill Monitoring Helps Nillumbik Shire Council Ensure Environmental Compliance

January 17, 2019

Nillumbik Shire Council needed to monitor the Kangaroo Ground and the Plenty Landfills in accordance with their aftercare management plan. EESI was engaged to conduct quarterly monitoring and produce reports on the council’s compliance with ...

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EESI Group Helps Win Landmark Court Case Against Linc Energy

May 2, 2018

Linc Energy, a gas company operating out of Queensland’s Darling Downs, has been found guilty of causing serious environmental harm through the operation of its underground coal gasification (UCG) plant. The case is a significant ...

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Site Assessment for End–of–Lease Obligations for One Steel Recycling

December 13, 2017

Environmental Earth Sciences International was engaged by One Steel Recycling to carry out an Industrial Make Good for a Property Disposal. The location was 0.5 hectares within an industrial site that had been leased by ...

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How to Manage Asbestos on Development Sites Effectively: Key Tips

December 13, 2017

EESI Group hosted a successful Technical Seminar in 2017 on managing asbestos on development sites. In case you missed it, we’ve put together some key points from the seminar to share with you. Read on ...

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Understanding the Persistence and Breakdown Patterns of Pesticides for Effective Environmental Management

December 13, 2017

Pesticide contamination is a significant environmental concern that necessitates a thorough comprehension of the chemical and biological characteristics of pesticides to address off-target movement and environmental persistence. The Importance of Persistence: The Misconception of Faster ...

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Solid Waste Management and Disposal Systems at Mills and Refineries: What You Need to Know

December 13, 2017

Solid waste management at most mills and refineries is controlled by disposal costs. That’s why the focus of this paper is waste management by disposal management. There is a growing trend in most Australian states ...

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How do I know if I need an Environmental Consultant?

December 13, 2017

The role of an Environmental Consultant is to advise clients on the best course of action to achieve an outcome which is beneficial for all stakeholders. Often there are many parties involved in the processes ...

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The EESI Guide to Mine Waste Characterisation

December 13, 2017

Waste characterisation is the study of the environmental impacts of mining waste during mining, processing and above ground storage of ore prior to treatment. Waste characterisation needs to consider whether the waste will cause: Once ...

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How Can Treated Soil Be Beneficially Reused?

December 13, 2017

Soil, compost and B grade quarry material sustainably produced by the Skipton Soil Recycling Facility will be used and blended to create a range of products such as engineered fill, sub base, sands, gravel, landscape ...

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Soil and Groundwater Remediation Tips

December 13, 2017

Soil and Groundwater Remediation Tips Remediation is the management of contaminated sites via various methods such as treatment, containment and removal of chemical substances or waste to prevent, minimise or mitigate potential effects to human ...

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In–Situ Vapour Extraction of Soil Gas in a Clay/Shale Profile

December 13, 2017

Environmental & Earth Sciences Environmental & Earth Sciences Pty Ltd have designed and installed an insitu vapour extraction system which has been designed to effectively achieve the following: Volatilise and vent petroleum hydrocarbon vapour contaminant ...

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