Managing the asbestos challenge as the construction boom moves through regional Victoria.
Recent articles have highlighted the confronting reality of the post-COVID building boom and how the acceleration of land development is speeding up the asbestos challenge in Victoria. Currently, more than 178,000 tonnes of asbestos are handled yearly, which is expected to increase significantly by 2030.
This is not just a big city problem. In the post-COVID era, regional centres like Geelong and Ballarat are experiencing accelerated population growth, with many city dwellers seeking the benefits of a country lifestyle. While property prices are escalating at breakneck speed across regional Victoria, so too are the number of housing and construction projects.
Dale Smith, Managing Director of Vertex Analytics, believes spending more resources on soil remediation is the best solution. He says, “soil remediation is a significantly cheaper and more sustainable approach than ignoring the contamination issue and later having to send toxic dirt to landfill.” Vertex Analytics foresees soil remediation as the next frontier of the asbestos issue.
“What’s more, the longer the toxic material is buried, the greater the risk the soil around it becomes contaminated,” said Smith.
Recent technological advances allow specialist firms like Vertex Analytics to separate toxic materials such as asbestos from the ground, sparing builders the landfill headaches that have plagued projects.
How SCAADA Group can help transform your soil into ‘tip-top’ condition, ready for your next project:
We offer asbestos soil testing, asbestos removal testing and remediation advisory services in Geelong, Ballarat and across regional Victoria.
Vertex Analytics’ skilled team of environmental consultants recognise the importance of assisting clients manage various soil challenges and offer a range of soil testing and remediation services across regional Victoria.
We offer soil testing management services as a standalone service. We can integrate more complex environmental issues with other project needs. Vertex Analytics strives to balance community interests, environmental concerns, and the project’s commercial viability in all our work.
What’s involved in soil testing?
Vertex Analytics conducts comprehensive site assessments. This may include asbestos soil testing, asbestos removal testing, water testing and air monitoring. Once we have established the causal factor, our team will work closely with the client to assess their needs and budget. Vertex Analytics’ asbestos soil testing services include:
- Soil testing and soil analysis
- Preliminary site investigations
- Detailed site investigations (including soil testing, water testing, air monitoring and analysis)
The next step is soil remediation!
Our highly experienced environmental consultants, skilled in environmental science and engineering, regularly support clients to manage soil contamination issues, including asbestos. This is generally required in pre and post-construction works and other development projects.
We will design a tailored environmental management plan for site remediation and, if required, deliver a complete end-to-end project management service.
- Soil management plans
- Environmental plans
- Remediation strategies
- Project management services
Vertex Analytics Group’s asbestos soil testing clients
We have years of experience in conducting soil testing and analysis for a wide range of clients, including:
- Land and commercial developers
- Waste and landfill operators
- Government authorities
- Industrial/contaminated landowners
If you want to achieve environmental compliance, call our team today, and we’ll get things moving quickly, practically, and cost-effectively. Learn more about our environmental consulting services by contacting us on the below:
If you have any further questions or need more information, please contact us or call on 0456 581 866
