Developing and implementing sustainable urban solutions
Environmental Service & Design is an engineering and environmental consultancy with an unrivaled track-record for developing and implementing sustainable urban solutions. Since our inception in 2003, we have been providing expert services to clients across Tasmania, Australia. Our team of highly experienced professionals has a deep understanding of the environmental and development sectors, enabling us to offer a comprehensive range of services to our clients.
Our Services
We take pride in our ability to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to our clients. Our services include Land Management, Water Management, Environmental Monitoring, Planning & Development, and Engineering Design. Our team of experts has extensive experience in contaminated site assessments, environmental approvals, operational environmental management, and waste management, among other areas.
In Land Management, we offer a unique blend of technical and practical experience in contaminated site assessments. We can establish baseline contamination levels for the production of a Decommissioning and Rehabilitation Plan for long-term management of sites.
Our Water Management services include a low-cost professional sampling service to our clients. Our experienced samplers can provide an independent service measuring all physical analysis while sampling water, soil, air, or noise with our own calibrated monitoring equipment.
Our Environmental Monitoring teams are fully equipped to sample and dispatch results that meet all Quality Assurance and NATA requirements. All our field equipment is calibrated to Quality Assurance stipulations.
In Planning & Development, we provide a range of planning services from statutory planning, planning advice, planning scheme amendments, subdivision development, and facilitation through to development plans.
Our Engineering Design services include site investigations that are generally carried out for new developments, be they a subdivision, structure, earthworks, landfill, or an individual residence. The purpose of the site investigation is to assess the subsurface conditions and therefore enable determination of the most appropriate designs by an engineer or other designer.
Our Team
Our team of experts is led by Director/Manager Rod Cooper, who has 25 years of experience in the chemical, manufacturing, and environmental remediation sectors. Rod has a proven reputation in the industry and has international experience in running lime neutralisation plants and wetlands in Asia.
Our team also includes Principal Consultant, CEnvP Certified Site Contamination Specialist Royce Aldred, who has been working in environmental management since 1998. Royce has held positions in local government, consulting roles at a national level, and was the environmental subject matter expert at TasWater for four years.
Poor Experience with Asbestos Testing
Lack of Professionalism and Accuracy
The reviewer, Tim Andrews, had a disappointing experience with an asbestos testing service. They were told that their ceiling contained asbestos after a cursory 30-second inspection, which raised concerns. However, upon seeking a second opinion, no asbestos was found, highlighting the inaccuracy of the initial assessment.
Consequences of Inaccurate Testing
If Tim had taken the initial assessment at face value, he would have spent a significant amount of money ($30,000) on unnecessary removal and replacement of the ceiling. This highlights the importance of thorough testing and the potential financial consequences of incorrect results.
Recommendations for Improvement
The reviewer suggests that in cases of uncertainty, laboratory testing should be recommended to ensure accurate results. This would help prevent misdiagnosis and avoid unnecessary expenses for clients.
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