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Wastewater Management Report – LCA – 24-lot subdivision – Vacy NSW

This project involved a land capability assessment, site and soil assessment and the preparation of a wastewater management report to meet the standards of the Dungog Shire Council Development Assessment Framework (DAF). As the Site is bound by Paterson River to the north, the property

Condons Road, Sandy Beach, Coffs Harbour

New dwelling on steep slopes with shallow weathered bedrock. Architect designed new dwelling on a steep site with shallow soils. Due to the steep slopes and shallow soils, secondary treatment and a raised absorption bed were selected. The solution was to create a cut platform

Shannon Park, Glenreagh, Clarence Valley Council

Council park with public pool, which has toilets and showers, and public toilet building with toilets only. Park contains tennis courts, a skate bowl and picnic tables located along the Orara River in the village of Glenreagh. Council and the community received funding to upgrade

LCA Reviews for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Vic

This project involved the review of two Land Capability Assessment Reports and review of ABSORBS OWMS. The reviews were undertaken with regard to the relevant guidelines, Standards and industry best practice.

EPA Victoria Code of Practice Literature Scoping Review

Whitehead & Associates were engaged to undertake a literature scoping review to determine appropriate scientific underpinning of the Victorian Code of Practice – Onsite Wastewater Management in preparation for the revision of the code. This review encompassed both Australian and overseas codes and guidelines, Standards

Provision of expert advice in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal relating to Land Capability Assessment for a proposed residential development

This project required review and preparation of an expert opinion on three Land Capability Assessments previously undertaken for a proposed residential development on a constrained site in Victoria. The technical review identified numerous shortcomings in the Land Capability Assessments which resulted in an overambitious design

Prepare low energy onsite wastewater system design and Technical Specifications for construction at new Tongan Parliament building on sensitive Pacific Island coastal site

This project involved the design of a low energy 10kL/day onsite wastewater treatment system for the new Tongan Parliament building, utilising a septic tank and recirculating media filter, with discharge to absorption beds at a sensitive coastal coral sand site with shallow groundwater. Detailed technical

Undertake independent third-party peer review of onsite wastewater design for major highway service centre on the Hume Highway, NSW

An independent third party peer review was undertaken on the design of a 35kL/day treatment system for twin highway service centres at Pheasant’s Nest on the Hume Highway, NSW. The proposed system incorporated a package treatment plant and disposal to a large field of 22

Audit of existing onsite wastewater systems and design of upgraded treatment and land application systems for Hawkesbury River Resort, Portland NSW

This project involved the operational audit of some 20 old septic systems and numerous soak pits and trenches located in the Hawkesbury River floodplain and the design of a reticulation system, secondary treatment system and subsurface irrigation as a best practicable option to allow Council

Revision and update of Domestic Wastewater Management Plan for Colac Otway Shire, VIC. Preparation of revised Operational Plan and Technical Document

This project has further developed the highly regarded Domestic Wastewater Management Plan initially prepared in 2015. The Operational Plan and Technical Document provide guidance on onsite wastewater management, planning and design to minimise environmental and public health risks. The recent revision brings the documents up

Phased Community Wastewater Management Scheme – Loch Sport, Victoria

This study involved audits of 150 on-site sewerage systems, soil and groundwater sampling, selection of a shortlist of partial, full or no on-site (community) designs for phased implementation, risk based modelling of current and future full build-out scenarios, implementation planning, concept design of 4 selected

Technical review and revision of the Environmental Health & Protection Guidelines – On-site Sewage Management for Single Households (DLG 1998)

This technical review was completed for NSW DLG from 2003 to 2006 and involved an update of the 1998 Environmental Health & Protection Guidelines. At the time, the NSW Government departments involved were to complete a review of the regulatory sections but this was not