Environmental Assessment
Environmental assessment is a procedure that ensures that the environmental implications of decisions are taken into account before the decisions are made.
Environmental assessment can take many forms. It can be a two paragraph statement to say that a new garage will not be too close to someone's boundary, and that it will not block their light. On a much larger scale, it may start with sampling to record baseline (existing) conditions, and then compare the environmental impacts of a proposal with these conditions and offer solutions to minimise the impacts. It may even be a study to investigate whether a project should go ahead.
In New Zealand, an environmental assessment of some kind is always required when applying for any resource consent.
Eco Doctor Environmental Assessment Expertise
Field work in isolated areas of Sumbawa and Flores, Indonesia, for environmental feasibility of two proposed 3.5 MW geothermal power plants, in conjunction with the Indonesian Rural Electrification Scheme and the NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Facilitated and researched the writing of the Assessment of Environmental Effects for the development of the Kupe Gas Field, for Origin Energy. The initial scope involved consideration of 11 options over a six month period. The AEE awarded a prize, completed on-time and within budget.
Advice and assistance for the renewal of water and air discharge consents at Maui Production Station, Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd, including review of the accompanying assessments of environmental effects, as well as consultation with local farmers and iwi (local Maori tribes).
Conducted a suite of environmental studies including environmental baseline, impact assessment, management and abandonment reports for an extension of the Total Fina Elf condensate refinery at Senipah, East Kalimantan.
Carried out a social impact assessment of the impact of the Golden Cross mine at Waitekauri, New Zealand, prior to its opening in 1991. The population sample for this study was over 50%.
Preparation of sections of an assessment of environmental effects for the Auckland Regional Authority Future Bulk Water Study.
Preparation of an assessment of environmental effects to accompany air discharge consent applications for three flexible polyurethane foam plants in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Produced an environmental feasibility report for Venture Taranaki Trust, assessing the feasibility of two different options under consideration for an aerial cableway on Mount Taranaki.
