BBN Consulting solves complex environmental and contaminated land issues. We provide specialist contaminated land management services that are cost effective and can help you identify the presence of hazardous materials on your site.
Homeowners and property developers must do their due diligence before starting construction on a new piece of land to ensure they adhere to building best practices. BBN works alongside you to guarantee this, from an initial site investigation to remediation and recording the contaminated materials on necessary contaminated land registers.
BBN has worked on projects of all scales, from residential properties to large commercial developments, so there's nothing our experienced team can't handle. We have several years of experience within the industry and pride ourselves on implementing exceptional occupational hygiene and safety solutions.
Contamination is rarely visible from the surface. It usually reflects a site's history: past industrial, commercial or agricultural uses that left hazardous substances behind in soil and groundwater. These are the contaminants we most commonly investigate:
Buried asbestos containing material from demolished buildings, old fill or illegal dumping. A frequent finding on sites developed before 1990.
Lead, arsenic, cadmium, chromium and mercury from industrial activity, old paints and imported fill material.
Fuels and oils from service stations, underground storage tanks, workshops and machinery yards. One of the most common sources of soil and groundwater contamination.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, historically used in firefighting foams around airports, defence sites and fire training grounds.
Organochlorine pesticides from former orchards, market gardens, cattle dip yards and historical termite treatment around building footings.
Chlorinated solvents and other chemicals associated with dry cleaners, former gasworks and manufacturing sites.
Contaminated land obligations are governed by state and territory legislation, and an assessment is often a formal requirement, not just good practice. Common triggers include:
At BBN, we're committed to providing a complete service that lets you know exactly how and when to safeguard your business from hazards. You can rest assured that we have the means and experience to help you at every turn.
Our services are fast and consistent, so you can get back to doing what you do best without worrying about experiencing harsh and costly delays.
Queensland manages contaminated land under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 through two public registers. The Environmental Management Register (EMR) lists land where a notifiable activity has been carried out, or where contamination is known or suspected. The Contaminated Land Register (CLR) lists land that is contaminated and requires remediation or management.
Checking both registers is the first step in any Queensland transaction or development. An EMR or CLR listing doesn't necessarily stop a sale or development, but it signals risk that lenders, insurers and councils will usually require to be assessed before they proceed. Assessment reports must be prepared by a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP), with independent review provided by approved auditors. For South East Queensland's development pipeline, where brownfield sites are increasingly the only sites left, early EMR/CLR screening is the cheapest risk control available.
Get in touch →BBN Consulting can perform an Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) assessment to ensure you adhere to your environmental obligations. This is a simple way to determine if the land is safe to be built on. We can also provide an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), which is completed in five stages:
A critical step in the development or remediation of a property, gathering information about the site and its surroundings to identify any potential environmental or geotechnical hazards or risks. Typically involves a thorough review of available data and records, as well as field assessments and testing.
A more comprehensive and in depth investigation than a PSI, conducted after potential hazards or risks have been identified. Designed to gather more detailed and specific information, and may be required as part of development, remediation or to satisfy regulatory requirements.
Once we've completed our inspection, we'll compile a detailed report of our findings, advising you on your next steps.
This document details your action plan so you can get started on your build confidently.
Our team will help you with soil and waste classification, keeping you compliant with the latest waste guidelines.
Talk it through with a consultant. We'll scope the right assessment for your site.
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