Environmental

HaS Expertise consultants have experience in preparation of assessments of effects for consent applications, as well as soil and air monitoring.

In particular, we have been involved in a number of assessments of potential land contamination with regard to previous land use – e.g. horticultural. This type of assessment is carried out according to national guidelines and international best practice. Complete risk assessment as been undertaken, to ensure that remediation is undertaken in the most cost-effective manner. Further information relating to our experience in risk assessment can be found under Hazardous Substances

Assessment of potential downwind effects has also been carried out – particularly for clients in the oil industry (BP and Caltex). Monitoring techniques include testing at the source, and ambient testing.

Further information on requirements for resource consents and related assessments can be obtained from local or regional councils. More general information and details relating to specific industries/chemicals can be found through the Ministry for the Environment (www.mfe.govt.nz)