The Hunter Environmental Institute

Our Members

Gold Members

1. Umwelt

   Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited provides high quality environmental services, tailored to the needs of our regional, national and international clients. Established in 1993, we have grown into a vibrant team of more than 60 environmental professionals and support staff, with a passion for creating effective and innovative solutions to environmental issues. Umwelt offers the experience and insight gained from more than 1500 projects. We have an excellent track record for successfully managing complex multidisciplinary and specialist studies for major strategic and development projects. Our approach, skills and experience assist businesses, government organisations and communities to improve environmental planning and performance. We focus on: - sound scoping of issues; - an integrated approach; - effective community engagement; - comprehensive understanding of relevant policy and regulatory frameworks, including development of good working relationships with government authorities; - strong project management; - problem solving and practical management outcomes; and - clear and timely independent advice.

   Umwelt (Australia) provides high quality environmental services, tailored to the needs of our regional, national and international clients. Established in 1993, we have a passion for creating effective and innovative solutions to environmental issues.

   Principal Email Umwelt
   2/20 The Boulevarde,

   Toronto New South Wales 2283 Australia

   Phone: 02 4950 5322

   Fax: 02 4950 5737

2. Advitech

   Advitech Pty Limited is a recognised centre of expertise in a range of engineering disciplines, information technology, environmental science, and management systems. Based in Newcastle Australia, Advitech works locally, nationally and internationally across many industry sectors, for both large and small companies. Advitech has the skills and experience to fulfil your expectations. We will deliver any project within your scope, budget and timing requirements. However we are capable of more than this. Advitech provides its services within a framework of continual improvement in terms of both quality and cost, and will deliver real added value to your operations. Advitech operates across five business units: - Advitech Engineering - Advitech Process & Environment - Advitech Corporate Services - Advitech Projects - Advitech IT

   Advitech Pty Limited is a recognised centre of expertise in a range of engineering disciplines, information technology, environmental science, and management systems. We work locally, nationally and internationally across many industry sectors.

   Email Advitech
   1 Elizabeth Street, (PO Box 207, Mayfield 2304)

   Tighes Hill New South Wales 2297 Australia

   Phone: 02) 4961 6544

   Fax: 02) 4969 3530

3. Douglas Partners

   Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an engineering consultancy specialising in the fields of geotechnics, environment and groundwater. We are an Australian company, wholly owned by employees with 14 offices through out Australia. We have more than 230 professional staff ranging from experienced geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, geophysicists, environmental scientists and hydrogeologists.

   Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an engineering consultancy specialising in the fields of geotechnics, environment and groundwater.

   Consultant
   15 Callistemon Close,

   Warabrook New South Wales 2304 Australia

   Phone: 02 4960 9600

   Fax: 02 4960 9601

4. EcoBiological

   EcoBiological is a specialist ecological and bushfire consultancy established in 1998. We consult to State and Local Government, extraction industries, institutions, developers and private individuals. We also provide specialist services to other ecological consultants and have gained a solid reputation for our work in long-term monitoring and research. The team at EcoBiological are enthusiastic and dedicated professionals and each project is given careful attention without compromising the needs of the client to have their project performed in a timely and cost efficient manner. We pride ourselves on delivering a responsive service to clients with an emphasis on meeting client deadlines. EcoBiological has extensive experience in preparing the following types of ecological reports and documents: • Flora, Fauna and Threatened Species Assessment (7-part test) • Bushfire Threat Assessments • Review of Environmental Factors • Environmental Constraints Report • Species Impact Statement • Environmental Assessment • Ecological component of Local Environmental Studies • Environmental Management Plans relating to Wildlife, Native Vegetation , Weed Management, Rehabilitation and Mine Subsidence

   EcoBiological is a specialist ecological and bushfire consultancy established in 1998. We consult to State and Local Government, industries, institutions, developers and individuals, and provide specialist services to other ecological consultants.

   Managing Director – Adam Blundell Email EcoBiological
   Unit 2, 9 Oakdale Road

   Gateshead New South Wales 2290 Australia

   Phone: 1300881869

   Fax: 1300881035

5. Eraring Energy

   Eraring Energy is a state owned corporation that manages a diverse set of electricity-generating assets located throughout New South Wales, Australia. Eraring Energy’s portfolio comprises a number of generators including thermal power station, New South Wales' first wind farm, hydro sites, and pumped storage schemes. Eraring Energy has a combined generating capacity of over 3,000 megawatts (MW), including the Eraring Power Station at 2,640MW, which is Australia’s equal largest.

   Eraring Energy has a combined generating capacity of over 3,000 megawatts (MW). A state owned corporation, it manages a diverse set of electricity-generating assets located throughout New South Wales, Australia.

   Email Eraring Energy
   Rocky Point Road,

   Eraring New South Wales 2264 Australia

   Phone: 4973 0700

   Fax: 4973 0710

6. GHD Engineering

   GHD is an international professional services company. Our people deliver innovative solutions by combining technical skill and experience with an understanding of our clients’ objectives and aspirations. GHD employs over 4,700 people in a network of offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, the United Kingdom and the Americas. We serve the global market sectors of Infrastructure, Mining & Industry, Defence, Property & Buildings and the Environment. Central to our clients’ prosperity and GHD’s success are forward-thinking architects, engineers, drafters, planners, scientists, management consultants and economists. GHD embraces the values that have sustained the company since inception – Teamwork, Respect and Integrity. GHD was established in 1928 and today, is ranked in the world’s top 30 engineering and architecture companies. We are committed to our clients and their stakeholders, being a responsible corporate citizen and improving the quality of life around the globe.

   GHD is an international professional services company. Our people deliver innovative solutions by combining technical skill and experience with an understanding of our clients’ objectives and aspirations.

   
   352 King St,

   Newcastle New South Wales 2300 Australia

   Phone: (02) 4979 9999

7. PWCS

   Port Waratah Coal Services Limited (PWCS), located in the Port of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, operates the world's largest and most efficient coal handling operations. PWCS has an annual shiploading capacity of 102 million tonnes. PWCS operates two terminals; Carrington and Kooragang and receives, assembles and loads Hunter Valley coal for export to customers around the world.

   Port Waratah Coal Services Limited (PWCS), located in the Port of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, operates the world's largest and most efficient coal handling operations.

   Email PWCS
   Curlew Street ,

   Kooragang Island New South Wales Australia

   Phone: 02 4907 2000

   Fax: 02 4907 3000

8. Sinclair Knight Merz

   Sinclair Knight Merz is a leading engineering, sciences and project delivery firm. Its purpose is to deliver a positive and enduring impact on the world.

   Sinclair Knight Merz achieve outstanding client success. For further information, visit our website www.skmconsulting.com

   Email Sinclair Knight Merz
   710 Hunter Street,

   NEWCASTLE WEST New South Wales 2302 Australia

   Phone: 02 4979 2604

   Fax: 02 4979 2666

Corporate Members

1. Coffey

   As a consulting engineering company, we have been helping clients manage the earth for nearly 50 years. Geotechnical engineering, geo-environmental engineering and laboratory testing is what we live and breathe – it is our passion. Coffey Geotechnics is committed to technical excellence, pushing the boundaries of our profession to create time and cost-effective solutions for the challenges our clients face. We achieve this by delivering reliable data, relevant analysis and innovative design. Our mastery of all facets of geotechnical and environmental engineering is well illustrated, having been honoured with many excellence awards, including ACEA’s Project of the Year for 2006. To be the most respected and sought after international geotechnical specialist is our goal. We currently have offices in Australia and Asia, and have recently welcomed Edge Consultants in the UK to our team. Our specialist knowledge is in demand around the world, with major projects recently completed in Dubai, Singapore and Egypt. summary:As a consulting engineering company, we have been helping clients manage the earth for nearly 50 years. Geotechnical engineering, geo-environmental engineering and laboratory testing is what we live and breathe – it is our passion.

   
   19 Warabrook Boulevard,

   Warabrook New South Wales 2304 Australia

   Phone: 02 4016 2300

   Fax: 02 4016 2380

2. Connell Wagner

3. Environ

   An international environmental and health sciences consultancy, ENVIRON partners with clients to assess and manage the potential environmental, energy, and health issues associated with their activities and products. Decision makers rely on us as they strive to reduce or eliminate health and environmental impacts throughout their business life cycles. Whether responding to existing challenges, implementing measures to prevent future liabilities, or seeking sustainability strategies, clients around the world benefit from our blend of universally high technical and scientific skills and knowledge of local requirements and practices. The entrepreneurial spark that defined ENVIRON's beginnings remains evident in each innovative, forward-thinking solution we deliver. Advances in science and technology and evolving regulatory, legal, and social pressures create increasingly complex challenges for businesses. We evolve to keep pace with these changes by adding new services, contributing to scientific advances, or expanding geographically all with an eye to supporting our clients' changing needs.

   Phil Hitchcock Manager Email Environ
   Phone: (02) 4934 4354

   Fax: (02) 4934 4354

4. Forsythes Recruitment

   Engineering & Technical Consultant Email Forsythes Recruitment
   Level 4 Hunter Mall Chambers, 175 Scott Street

   Newcastle New South Wales 2300 Australia

   Phone: 02 4926 2699

   Fax: 02 4926 5481

5. Graham A Brown

6. HLA ENSR

7. Hunter Land Management

8. Hunter Water Corporation

9. Newcastle City Council

   Local government is concerned with matters close to your home like playing fields, libraries, garbage collection and recycling, deciding what sorts of buildings can be put up in different parts of the town and dog registrations. Council is made up of Councillors who are elected every four years. They are chosen by the community to make decisions on their behalf. In Newcastle the head of the council is the Lord Mayor who is elected by the people directly at the election. Council employs over 900 people to provide advice to Councillors, implement Council policies, act on Council decisions and provide services, advice and information to the community. The head of Council’s administration is the General Manager. Summary:Newcastle City Council is concerned with matters close to your home like playing fields, libraries, garbage collection and recycling, deciding what sorts of buildings can be put up in different parts of the town and dog registrations.

   
   King St,

   Newcastle New South Wales 2300 Australia

   Phone: 49742000

10. Pacrim Evironmental Pty Ltd

11. RCA Australia

    RCA Australia was established in 1994 to provide specialist consultancy services in geotechnical, environmental and groundwater engineering and construction materials testing. The Principals draw on over 100 years combined experience in the above fields in Australia and overseas. The staff base comprises 45 full time staff including engineers, scientists and technicians. The company strives to provide timely, personal and professional service to meet your engineering needs. Section Principals are involved in all levels of the project and oversee project quality. Measurement of our service performance is undertaken through a quality system framework that has been in place since 1996. The company's commitment to quality service was acknowledged through third party certification with NATA to AS/NZS ISO 9001: 2000 (registration No.7312). Through the development of our internal quality system we have now developed the training and expertise to offer quality system development and auditing services to ISO9001:2000. In addition, system development and auditing for environment management, ISO14001:2004 and QA systems to ISO9001:2000 and ISO9004:2000.

    Fiona Robinson Manager Email RCA Australia
    92 Hill Street,

    Carrington New South Wales 2294 Australia

    Phone: (02) 4902 9200

    Fax: (02) 4902 9299

12. SEESustainability

13. Western Aluminium