We have extensive experience in the renewable energy sector, spanning wind, solar, battery storage and waste to energy solutions, navigating Australia’s complex approvals processes for renewable projects is strengthened by our established relationships with government and stakeholder networks.
We understand the technical challenges in delivering large-scale renewable energy projects and can guide our clients through approvals processes.
We have built a reputation for finding innovative solutions for complex sites and projects utilising our national presence to draw on our expertise across multiple states, giving our team a broader perspective and access to more resources.
Our multi-disciplinary team provides inhouse services including 3D modelling, visual representations, community engagement, graphic design and Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments (LVIA).
Our assessment evaluates the site’s unique circumstances, gauging its development potential and identifying possible constraints. This comprehensive review assesses the property against local laws, planning scheme provisions (including zoning, overlays and codes), as well as flooding, biodiversity and sensitive areas, contaminated sites, bushfire risk, cultural heritage and past approvals.
We aim to provide precise and comprehensive advice that allows clients to fully understand the impact of planning controls on development proposals. Our clients find this information invaluable in understanding the development potential of the land and make informed decisions regarding property purchase or project development.
We leverage our experience to support clients during the site acquisition phase, ensuring feasible locations are selected and securing essential support from relevant landowners. Early engagement is key for a smooth transition into the development application and permit phase.
We provide top tier advocate and expert witness services across various tribunals including VCAT, planning panels, advisory committees, NSW Land and Environment Court and more.
Our advocacy involves coordinating, preparing and presenting robust submissions that present our clients’ cases. Leveraging our deep understanding of statutory planning systems, planning policy and case law, we offer a cost-effective alternative to engaging legal representation.
Choosing our services means accessing a depth of knowledge, experience and a drive to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Our team provides a full range of landscape character and visual impact assessment services to meet federal and state legislative requirements. We guide clients, consent authorities and the community to understand the process and requirements for assessing Landscape and Visual Impact Assessments for renewable energy projects.
Our in-house 3D visualisation team seamlessly integrates into the landscape and visual impact assessment process and related design studies.
We use high-quality digital photographic and GPS equipment and advanced 3D modelling software in conjunction with CAD and survey data to create realistic, accurate and verifiable images of proposed development options from key viewpoints. The outputs from our modelling meet the stringent presentation standards required by VCAT, EES and EIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
We have a solid understanding of the regulatory framework and approval processes for major projects in the energy and renewables sector.
We bring experience and expertise in the preparation of planning reports, managing permit applications and coordinating development processes. Our detailed application reports accompany each submission, aiming to bring a speedy and positive outcome for our clients.
Our experience includes large-scale infrastructure projects which require the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) and State Significant Development (SSD) approvals.
Our consultation approach is collaborative, working closely with clients to develop clear, informative communications that help build enduring relationships with stakeholders.
Our goal across all projects is to provide ample, relevant, accurate and consistent information to all stakeholders at crucial stages during the life of the project.
Our ability to develop such technologies in-house offers distinct advantages, allowing us to streamline processes within your project, to reduce timeframes and avoid added costs.
The consultation activities which our team undertakes include:
Using state of the art GIS software and mapping techniques, we can advise clients on all their spatial analysis, data management and mapping requirements. Our GIS specialists provide a range of services:
The visual representation from our GIS services prove invaluable for large scale renewable energy projects. They streamline the interpretation of multiple datasets and constraints simultaneously, helping decision-making processes.
Assessing environmental impacts is often a crucial step when obtaining approval for large scale renewable projects. We are experienced in the management and preparation of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Effects Statements (EES) and regularly assist our clients navigate these processes.
We start our environmental assessments with a detailed understanding of the site and its context. Our team collaborates with a range of experts to produce assessments that accurately describe the potential impacts of a project and effective strategies for minimising them. Our adept communication skills and trusted relationships with various authorities enable us to customise these assessments for optimal impact.
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We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, their Elders and ancestors, recognising their rich heritage and enduring connection to Country and acknowledging the ongoing sovereignty of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations.
We recognise the profound connection to land, waters, sky and community of the First Nations peoples, with continuing cultures that are among the oldest in human history. We recognise that they are skilled land shapers and place makers, with a deep and rich knowledge of this land which they have cared for, protected and balanced for millennia.
