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MOVE FORWARDWITH CONFIDENCE

Senior-led contaminated land and environmental consulting — helping developers, councils and asset owners navigate environmental complexity with practical solutions, regulatory clarity and technical confidence.

CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
CEnvP Site Contamination Specialist
CEnvP General Certification
UTS CSARM Module E: Risk-based Site Assessment
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WHAT WE DO

BETTER DEVELOPMENT STARTS BELOW THE SURFACE

We help clients navigate environmental complexity with clear advice, rigorous investigation and senior technical expertise — the kind that keeps projects moving forward with confidence. Every engagement is led personally by a Certified Environmental Practitioner (Site Contamination Specialist), backed by a trusted network of specialist partners when a project calls for it.

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OUR SERVICES

Environmental planning, assessment & compliance

Integrated contaminated land and environmental consulting services supporting planning, assessment, compliance and project delivery — as well as senior support for fellow consultants.

01

Environmental Consulting

Strategic environmental guidance aligned with planning requirements, regulatory frameworks and long-term project outcomes.

  • Site Due Diligence
  • Development Planning
  • Environmental Strategy
  • Project Advisory
  • Regulatory Guidance
02

Environmental Assessments

Technical investigations defining site conditions, environmental risk and development feasibility.

  • Phase I Assessment (PSI)
  • Phase II Assessment (DSI)
  • Contaminated Land Assessment
  • Soil & Groundwater Investigation
  • Ecological & Acid Sulfate Soil Assessment
03

Compliance & Reporting

Environmental management and reporting services supporting approvals, compliance obligations and ongoing monitoring.

  • EPA Compliance
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Validation Reporting
  • Compliance Auditing
  • Environmental Management Plans
04

Resource Recovery & Remediation

Practical remediation and waste management strategies for complex project environments.

  • Waste Classification
  • Resource Recovery Planning
  • Site-Specific Resource Recovery Orders & Exemptions (NSW EPA)
  • Remediation Strategy & Site Validation
  • Project Waste Roadmaps
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LAND, RISK & RESPONSIBILITY

BETTER DEVELOPMENT STARTS BELOW THE SURFACE

OUR PROCESS

STRUCTURED GUIDANCE FROM SITE ASSESSMENT TO PROJECT DELIVERY

01

Preliminary Site Investigation

Historical review, site inspection and sampling to identify potential contamination sources.

Assessment
02

Detailed Site Investigation

Comprehensive sampling and analysis to characterise the nature and extent of contamination.

03

Remediation Action Plan

Development of practical strategies to address identified contamination.

04

Validation Assessment

Confirmation that remediation objectives are met and the site suits its intended use.

SELECTED PROJECTS

PROVEN IN THE FIELD, FROM THE GROUND UP

From redevelopment parcels to large-scale land preparation, UEC helps project teams understand environmental risk, plan practical steps, and move work forward with confidence.

01

Tarro Hotel Redevelopment

Investigation, remediation and validation of a site impacted by PAH and asbestos — resolved with a capped, managed containment cell that made redevelopment cost-feasible.

02

Mackay Base Hospital Expansion

Site contamination support for a 128-bed expansion (with Hazmat Plus): DSI, RAP, asbestos removal supervision, air monitoring, clearance inspections and waste classification.

03

Daracon - Western Corridor, Minmi

Material testing and asbestos hygienist services, supporting ongoing classification and management of unexpected asbestos finds.

04

Kurri Kurri - Northcote Street

Long-term management plan for lead-impacted soil capped on site, defining inspection, works controls and maintenance to keep the site fit for ongoing use.

MEET THE PRINCIPAL

MALCOLM ADRIEN

Director / Principal Environmental Scientist — CEnvP-SC

Urban Environmental Consulting was established in 2024 by Malcolm Adrien, a Certified Environmental Practitioner – Site Contamination Specialist (CEnvP-SC) with over 15 years' experience in contaminated land and environmental consulting across the private and public sectors.

When you work with UEC, you work directly with Malcolm. Every project is led and reviewed personally — no layers, no handing off to junior staff. Day-to-day investigation is supported by an experienced field technician, and specialist disciplines — geotechnical, hydrogeology and vapour intrusion among them — are drawn in through a trusted network of industry partners whenever a project requires them.

Former Senior Contaminated Land Officer, Maitland City Council
SafeWork NSW Licensed Asbestos Assessor
Co-Chair of ALGA's Local Government SIG
Malcolm Adrien — Director, Urban Environmental Consulting
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SERVICE AREAS

DEEP LOCAL ROOTS

Proudly operating throughout the Hunter and Central Coast, with an intimate understanding of local environmental challenges and regulations. UEC also consults Australia-wide.

Newcastle
Lake Macquarie
Central Coast
Hunter Valley
Australia-wide
  • Residential Property & Development
  • Public Infrastructure
  • Commercial & Industrial Sites
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Waste & Resource Recovery

READY TO TALK?

Contact us and request a consultation to talk about the solutions you need to move your land project forward.