URBAN & BUILT ENVIRONMENT URBAN DESIGN - MASTER PLANNING - CONCEPT PLANNING Clever and responsive urban planning is increasingly vital to the success of our communities, and the sustainability of our future.  Creative social spaces, green places, built structures, clever use of energy, water and infrastructure choices are essential in their creation.   We have extensive experience in urban design, master planning and concept planning. Our services include early project conceptualisation, sustainability enhancement, green space planning, site constraint analysis, landscape architecture support including green roof and vertical garden design, stormwater harvesting, energy systems, and water and wastewater design and management. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EcoUrban provides you with creative, innovative and economically viable solutions to achieve sustainability, both now, and to identify and meet future needs and challenges.   Our extensive professional experience, access to the current best selection of proven sustainable technologies and dynamic modelling tools provides you with the most appropriate and cost effective solutions, tailored to your project. We work with clients Australia-wide and internationally, from initial conceptualisation, pre-feasibility studies, project analysis, through to federal, state and local government submissions and approvals, project and environmental management, environmental impact assessment to co-ordination of construction. Our achievements are demonstrated at the multi-awarded Sunrise at 1770 development, winner of Australia’s Best Sustainable Development, 2008; http://sunriseat1770.com.au, the unique Brolga Lakes development; http://brogalakes.com.au, and many others. Our services include: Concept Planning & Master Planning Water Sensitive Urban Design Renewable Energy Environmental Approvals Total Water Cycle Design & Management Potable Water Solutions Water Recycling Site Constraint Analysis & Site Appraisal Site Sensitive Road Design On-site Water & Waste Water Solutions Eco-Village Design & Layout Creation of Site, Building, Design, Operation and Governance Codes Development & Authoring of guidelines, Policies & Agreements Community Consultation Stakeholder Engagement ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IMPACT ASSESSMENT Management of the entire impact assessment process, including preparation of statements of environmental effects, negotiating terms of reference, assessing impacts, advising on approvals processes, identifying and organising appropriate studies and investigations. APPROVALS & LICENSING Our team is highly experienced in the preparation of environmental license applications of all types, including Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERA) and IPART (WICA) applications. We prepare all documentation and carry out negotiations with Authorities. ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS Our services for impact assessment or for specific investigations include assessment of flora and fauna, groundwater investigations, stygofauna assessment, environmental monitoring, species tagging, spotter-catcher services and all other related environmental services. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS & IEMS EcoUrban has particular skills in the development of Environmental Management Plans (EMP’s) and in the development of Integrated Environmental Management Systems which meet or exceed ISO14001. WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS The management of waste is an important part of resource minimisation and reuse or recovery. We provide “cradle to grave” assessments for products and waste streams as well as the design of Waste Management Plans. CONTAMINATED LAND EcoUrban provides contaminated land assessment services, including register searches and land evaluation investigation. CLIMATE CHANGE & ADAPTATION Increasingly projects require consideration, understanding or mitigation of the potential future impacts of a changing climate. A realistic understanding of relevant risks, and finding effective, economically viable and sustainable solutions is now essential for the success of many projects. CLIMATE STUDIES & DYNAMIC MODELLING We provide a range of climate assessments, studies and analysis, including dynamic modelling, climate change adaptation analysis, and analysis of local impacts of global climate modelling outcomes. CLIMATE RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT climate risk assessment is a two way process: how climatic changes may affect a project, as well as how a project potentially affects the climate.   We provide: Greenhouse gas assessments, carbon budget assessment, low carbon energy assessments, emissions modelling. Analysis of overall project climate risk. Assessment, modelling and analysis of future rainfall, drought and sea level change RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSESSMENT & DESIGN We have plentiful solar resources, wind resources and largely untapped geothermal resources. Coal and gas need to remain with us as energy sources as we transit to a renewable energy future. We need clever use of renewable resources to power our projects, and innovative methods to ensure cleaner use of fossil fuels. EcoUrban services include: Solar & Wind Resource Assessment & Modelling Solar & Wind Energy System Design Energy Storage Solutions Supporting Infrastructure; Concept & Design LINEAR INFRASTRUCTURE CORRIDORS The location and impacts of linear infrastructure corridors are vitally important. Sensitive and comprehensive assessment and skilled management is required to ensure corridors fully and effectively meet their intended purpose, with minimal impacts on the environment and community. EcoUrban provides: Corridor Options & Constraints Assessment Corridor Management Services Route Location & Design Environmental Impact Assessment Community & Stakeholder Engagement Project Management PROJECT MANAGEMENT Skilled, efficient, collaborative and responsive management is crucial if your projects are to fulfil their intentions, and successfully achieve their goals, to budget and on time.  Experience really counts. EcoUrban incorporates quality project management into all our projects. We pride ourselves on having all the necessary skills and abilities, demonstrated by our long and proven track record, to manage your project from conception to completion. STORMWATER & HYDROLOGY Understanding and managing the complex flow of water through our urban and surrounding environments… overland flow, roof catchment, road run-off, urban stormwater drainage, creeks, streams, lakes and rivers… requires comprehensive knowledge, integrative thinking and highly skilled analysis. EcoUrban has all the experience, skills and tools to meet your needs. Our services include: Flood Modelling Catchment Management Water Balance Modelling Lake Design & Management Stormwater Management Stormwater Management Plans Stormwater Harvesting DYNAMIC SYSTEMS MODELLING Live systems modelling allows you to explore all facets of your project to identify critical factors, optimize design and minimise risk prior to committing project funds.  We make Dynamic Models to Identify critical parameters and visualise project specific effects of a range of factors, such as drought, climate change, land prices, financial risk and other influencing variables. Our models are specific to your project, provide immediate responses and are client-interactive. They reduce the risk of your project and save you money. Systems modelling is a unique and complex process requiring detailed knowledge of the systems being modelled, creative conceptualising, access to relevant data, complex analytical skills as well as the tools to build realistic and useful models. We have long term and extensive experience in building project specific models. Using specialist software developed in house and proprietary software, we are able to model most of the elements of sustainable development, including: Financial Viability Climate Risk Renewable Energy Water and Wastewater Cycle Economic Risk Development Land Take-up Lake Management Any other factors critical to the success of your project AUDITING, ACCREDITATION & SYSTEM DESIGN Our auditing services help you  meet your external and internal accreditation requirements. If you do not operate your business or project under a recognised accreditation scheme we can: Assess your liability and risk Design you system Train your staff Get you accredited Keep you on track We provide complete services for Risk Management Systems ISO4360 & ISO31000 Quality Management Systems ISO9000 Environmental Systems ISO14001 Risk Analysis & Management services RISK ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT We offer Risk Analysis, Risk Assessment & Risk Management services for: Corporate & Operational Risk Natural Disaster Risk Bush Fire Risk Forensic Analysis LITIGATION FORENSICS & ANALYSIS We provide detailed forensics analysis in the civil engineering and environmental fields, for situations requiring determination of cause or responsibility in the case of damage events, or where infrastructure fails to perform as intended. This includes pavement failure analysis, spill assessments, water pollution assessments and other investigations. Expert Witness services are also available. NEGOTIATION & FACILITATION Our team includes skilled negotiators and trained facilitators to assist clients with:     Negotiating with government on Approval or Development conditions     Liaison with state and federal authorities for EPBC     Preparation and facilitation of workshops to showcase or discuss your project with Government, stakeholders or others     Preparation and facilitation of Value Engineering and Options Analysis workshops     Preparation and facilitation of Risk  Identification, and Risk and Hazard Analysis workshops     High level negotiations and exposition for unsolicited proposals to Government     Community Design workshops     Negotiation with key stakeholders GUIDELINE & POLICY DEVELOPMENT We are highly experienced in the development of guidelines and policy for all tiers of Government and the Private Sector, both in Australia and Internationally. We are additionally skilled and qualified in document development and document authoring. We have developed and authored: Environmental Legislation for China Initial Draft Queensland Recycled Water Guidelines Road Policy for Indonesia Proposed Safety Regime for the Australian Space Launch Industry, a Commonwealth Public Discussion Paper Third Party Agreements for the supply of Recycled Water in Queensland, Australia DUE DILIGENCE Acquiring assets? Ensure your risks are properly assessed and understood. We work with your team to provide a due diligence process to assess the: Current status of  environmental and other liabilities State of and conditions attached to existing licenses Requirement for additional licenses or extensions Levels of potential on-site contamination Robustness of existing operational and management systems Other relevant risks specific to the asset       STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Most major projects require the engagement of key stakeholders, and sometimes the general community. Our team can provide: Development of detailed Community Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement programs Media Campaigns Stakeholder workshops Preparation of  Information Brochures Management of Mail-out Campaigns Social Impact Assessment
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Urban & Built Environment Sustainable Development Environmental Services Climate Change & Adaptation Renewable Energy Assessment & Design Linear Infrastructure Corridors Project Management Stormwater & Hydrology Dynamic Systems Modelling Auditing & Accreditation Risk Analysis & Management Litigation Forensics & Analysis Negotiation & Facilitation Guideline & Policy Development Due Diligence Stakeholder Engagement URBAN & BUILT ENVIRONMENT Clever and responsive urban planning is increasingly vital to the success of our communities, and the sustainability of our future.   Creative social spaces, green places, built structures, clever use of energy, water and infrastructure choices are essential in their creation.   We have extensive experience in urban design, master planning and concept planning. Our services also include early project conceptualisation, sustainability enhancement, green space planning, site constraint analysis, landscape architecture support including green roof and vertical garden design, stormwater harvesting, energy systems, and water and wastewater design and management. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EcoUrban provides you with creative, innovative and economically viable solutions to achieve sustainability, both now, and to identify and meet future needs and challenges.   Our extensive professional experience, access to the current best selection of proven sustainable technologies and dynamic modelling tools provides you with the most appropriate and cost effective solutions, tailored to your project. We work with clients Australia-wide and internationally, from initial conceptualisation, pre-feasibility studies, project analysis, through to federal, state and local government submissions and approvals, project management and environmental management, environmental impact assessment to coordination of construction. Our achievements are demonstrated at the multi-awarded icon project Sunrise at 1770, winner of Australia’s Best Sustainable Development, 2008 http://sunriseat1770.com.au, the unique Brolga Lakes development; http://brogalakes.com.au, and many others. Our services include: Concept Planning & Master Planning Water Sensitive Urban Design Renewable Energy Environmental Approvals Total Water Cycle Design & Management Potable Water Solutions Water Recycling Site Constraint Analysis & Site Appraisal Site Sensitive Road Design On-site Water & Waste Water Solutions Eco-Village Design & Layout Creation of Site, Building, Design, Operation and Governance Codes Development & Authoring of guidelines, Policies & Agreements Community Consultation Stakeholder Engagement   ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IMPACT ASSESSMENT Management of the entire impact assessment process, including preparation of statements of environmental effects, negotiating terms of reference, assessing impacts, advising on approvals processes, identifying and organising appropriate studies and investigations. APPROVALS & LICENSING Our team is highly experienced in the preparation of environmental license applications of all types, including Environmentally Relevant Activities (ERA) and IPART (WICA) applications. We prepare all your documentation and carry out negotiations with Authorities. ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS Our services for impact assessment or for specific investigations include assessment of flora and fauna, groundwater investigations, stygofauna assessment, environmental monitoring, species tagging, spotter-catcher services and all other related environmental services. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANS & IEMS EcoUrban has particular skills in the development of Environmental Management Plans (EMP’s) and in the development of Integrated Environmental Management Systems which meet or exceed ISO14001 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS The management of waste is an important part of resource minimisation, and reuse or recovery. We provide “cradle to grave” assessments for products & waste streams as well as the design of Waste Management Plans. CONTAMINATED LAND EcoUrban provides contaminated land assessment services, including register searches and land evaluation investigation. CLIMATE CHANGE & ADAPTATION Increasingly projects require consideration, understanding or mitigation of the potential future impacts of a changing climate. A realistic understanding of relevant risks, and finding effective, economically viable and sustainable solutions is now essential for the success of many projects. CLIMATE STUDIES & DYNAMIC MODELLING We provide a range of climate assessments, studies and analysis, including dynamic modelling, climate change adaptation analysis, and analysis of local impacts of global climate modelling outcomes. CLIMATE RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT climate risk assessment is a two way process: how climatic changes may affect a project, and how a project potentially affects the climate.   We provide: Greenhouse Gas Assessments, Carbon Budget Assessment, Low Carbon Energy assessments and Emissions Modelling. Analysis of overall project Climate Risk. Assessment, Modelling and Analysis of future rainfall, drought and sea level change RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSESSMENT & DESIGN We have plentiful solar resources, wind resources and largely untapped geothermal resources. Coal and gas need to remain with us as energy sources as we transit to a renewable energy future. We need clever use of renewable resources to power our projects, and innovative methods to ensure cleaner use of fossil fuels. EcoUrban services include: Solar & Wind Resource Assessment & Modelling Solar & Wind Energy System Design Energy Storage Solutions Supporting Infrastructure; Concept & Design LINEAR INFRASTRUCTURE CORRIDORS The location and impacts of linear infrastructure corridors are vitally important. Sensitive and comprehensive assessment and skilled management is required to ensure corridors fully and effectively meet their intended purpose, with minimal impacts on the environment and community. EcoUrban provides: Corridor Options & Constraints Assessment Corridor Management Services Route Location & Design Environmental Impact Assessment Community & Stakeholder Engagement Project Management PROJECT MANAGEMENT Skilled, efficient, collaborative and responsive management is crucial if your projects are to fulfil their intentions, and successfully achieve their goals, to budget and on time.  Experience really counts. We  incorporate quality project management into all our projects. As demonstrated by our long and proven track record, we have all the necessary skills and abilities to successfully manage your project from conception to completion. STORMWATER & HYDROLOGY Understanding and managing the complex flow of water through our urban and surrounding environments… overland flow, roof catchment, road run-off, urban stormwater drainage, creeks, streams, lakes and rivers… requires comprehensive knowledge, integrative thinking and highly skilled analysis. EcoUrban has all the experience, skills and tools to meet your needs. Our services include: Flood Modelling Catchment Management Water Balance Modelling Lake Design & Management Stormwater Management Stormwater Management Plans Stormwater Harvesting DYNAMIC SYSTEMS MODELLING Live systems modelling allows you to explore all facets of your project to identify critical factors, optimize design and minimise risk prior to committing project funds.  We make Dynamic Models to Identify critical parameters and visualise project specific effects of a range of factors, such as drought, climate change, land prices, financial risk and other influencing variables. Our models are specific to your project, provide immediate responses and are client-interactive. They reduce the risk of your project and save you money. Systems modelling is a unique and complex process requiring detailed knowledge of the systems being modelled, creative conceptualising, access to relevant data, complex analytical skills as well as the tools to build realistic and useful models. We have long term and extensive experience in building project specific models. Using specialist software developed in house and proprietary software, we are able to model most of the elements of sustainable development, including: Financial Viability Climate Risk Renewable Energy Water and Wastewater Cycle Economic Risk Development Land Take-up Lake Management Any other factors critical to the success of your project AUDITING & ACCREDITATION Our auditing services help you  meet your external and internal accreditation requirements. We provide complete services for Risk Management Systems ISO4360 & ISO31000 Quality Management Systems ISO9000 Environmental Systems ISO14001 Risk Analysis & Management services Not accredited yet? We can: Assess your liability and risk Design you system Train your staff Get you accredited Keep you on track RISK ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT We provide Risk Analysis, Risk Assessment and Risk Management services for: Corporate & Operational Risk Natural Disaster Risk Bush Fire Risk Forensic Analysis LITIGATION FORENSICS & ANALYSIS We provide detailed forensics analysis services in the civil engineering and environmental fields, for situations requiring determination of cause or responsibility in the case of damage events, or where infrastructure fails to perform as intended. This includes pavement failure analysis, spill assessments, water pollution assessments and other investigations. Expert Witness services are also available NEGOTIATION & FACILITATION Our team includes skilled negotiators and trained facilitators to assist you with: Negotiating with government on Approval Conditions or Development Conditions  Liaison with state and federal authorities for EPBC Preparation and facilitation of workshops to showcase or discuss your project with Government, stakeholders or others Preparation and facilitation of Value Engineering and Options Analysis workshops Preparation and facilitation of Risk  Identification, and Risk and Hazard Analysis workshops High level negotiations and exposition for unsolicited proposals to Government Community Design workshops Negotiation with key stakeholders GUIDELINE & POLICY DEVELOPMENT We are highly experienced in the development of guidelines and policy for all tiers of Government and the Private Sector, both in Australia and Internationally. We are additionally skilled and qualified in document development and document authoring. We have developed and authored: Environmental Legislation for China Initial Draft Queensland Recycled Water Guidelines Road Policy for Indonesia Proposed Safety Regime for the Australian Space Launch Industry: a Commonwealth Public Discussion Paper Third Party Agreements for the supply of Recycled Water in Queensland, Australia DUE DILIGENCE ASSESSMENT Acquiring assets? Ensure your risks are properly assessed and understood. We work with your team to provide a due diligence process to assess: Current status of  environmental and other liabilities State of and conditions attached to existing licenses Requirement for additional licenses or extensions Levels of potential on-site contamination Robustness of operational and management systems Other relevant risks specific to the asset   STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Often major projects require the engagement of key stakeholders, and the general community. Our team can provide: Development of detailed Community Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement programs Media Campaigns Stakeholder workshops Preparation of  Information Brochures Management of Mail-out Campaigns Social Impact Assessment
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