Ecosite Solutions Expertise
Environmental Works
Ecosite Solutions Pty Ltd is a specialist environmental consulting company who are able to provide clients with a range of environmental solutions. Our expertise includes : erosion and sediment control planning, gravel pit remediation, Development Applications, Farm Planning, working with Government Agencies, GIS mapping, community engagement, Management of Environmental Projects preparation of funding proposals and farm planning.
Planning and Management of Renewable Energy Projects
We have extensive experience in managing environmental aspects of renewable energy projects. Our staff have provided onsite advice to proponents and owners of a number of renewable energy projects. We have provided both pre and post approval planning advice and plans for a range of Wind, Solar and Battery Energy Storage System projects. This includes the preparation of Environmental Management Strategies, Soil and Water Management Plans, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, Construction Environmental Management Plans, Community Engagement Strategies, Internal Audits, External Independent Audits, Compliance Tracking, Operational Environmental Management Plans and Pollution Incident Control Management Plans.
Environmental Representative
The Environmental Representative (ER) is an independent expert in environmental management and is appointed by the Department of Planning and Environment. The ER is responsible for ensuring that companies and their contractors comply with the mitigation measures and safeguards documented in their Environmental Management Plans. Patric Millar Director of Ecosite Solutions Pty Ltd was recently appointed by the Department of Planning and Environment as the Environmental Representative for the Glen Innes Wind Farm Project.
Erosion and Sediment Control
We are erosion and sediment control specialists and have extensive experience in all facets of on – site erosion management. Patric Millar is a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC). Our team have extensive soil conservation experience including the design, costing and implementation of a wide variety of erosion and sediment control solutions. We have a deep understanding of all areas of roadside erosion and sediment control including: planning, construction supervision, monitoring, statutory compliance and the remediation of unsuitable tracks. We specialise in marrying solid planning with pragmatic on ground solutions.
Management of Environmental Projects
We have extensive experience in managing environmental projects, in particular projects for community groups and organisations. We can prepare initial funding proposals, organise the implementation of the project and prepare and submit the final reports. We can manage your interactions with key government agencies by being the key liaison contact for the Project’s Owner. We have facilitated monthly site visits with the DPHI appointed Environmental Representative and managed any close out issues resulting from the visit.
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
Patric Millar is a qualified Lead Environmental Management Systems Auditor with Exemplar Global and has Scope Certifications in Environmental Management Audit, ISO14001:2015 Audit, Environmental Report Verification and Regulatory Compliance Audit. He has undertaken numerous internal and external audits. Patric can provide advice about the preparation, implementation and auditing of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
Quarry Planning and Remediation
The planning, operation and remediation of gravel pits and quarries requires pragmatic solutions to complex problems. Ecosite Solutions has extensive experience in the planning, management and rehabilitation of gravel pits and quarries. We specialise in rehabilitation planning. We have experience in working across a large range of soil types, terrains, geographic areas and climatic zones.
Development Applications
We are able to prepare all the relevant documentation to meet the requirements of Local and State Government. Ecosite Solutions can prepare Statements of Environmental Effects, undertake vegetation surveys, prepare Threatened Species assessments and design On – Site effluent disposal schemes.
Farm Planning
A number of Government and Statutory Authorities are now requiring Certified Farm Plans prior to entering into funding arrangements with landholders. We are able to prepare plans which cover a range of on farm issues including vegetation management, irrigation management, livestock management and infrastructure replacement and meet the relevant legislative requirements.
Working with Government Agencies
Ecosite Solutions is very experienced in dealing with government. A number of our team come from solid public service backgrounds and have extensive experience in many facets of environmental policy development, implementation and delivery. We understand the processes and requirements of all the key agencies involved in Natural Resources and Environmental Management within New South Wales and their Federal counterparts.
Community Engagement
Community consultation and community engagement is vital to the success of any project. We have extensive experience in undertaking community consultation. As we are located in regional Australia our team has strong empathy for rural and regional Australia.
Managing Crown Reserves
The management of the majority of NSW Crown reserves in undertaken by Reserve Management Boards. At Ecosite Solutions we understand the challenges facing Reserve Management Boards and can offer solid solutions. We have experience in working with Reserve Management Boards to prepare Plans of management, prepare funding applications and project management.