Services

Design of On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems

Constructed wetlands made of durable plastic (3m x 2m) or concrete (3m x 2.4m) tubs, can be installed downstream of the septic tank in any number, depending on the effluent load to be treated. The resulting outflow is clear and safe for irrigation. The tubs are planted with specific trees such as melaleucas or callistemons, best suited for maximum long term pollutant removal.

An On-Site Sewage Management System (OSSMS) design report is needed by most councils to accompany a development application when building a new house. Ecoteam also provides upgrade reports when council indicates a system is failing and needs upgrading.

ecoteam have recently scaled down its single-household wastewater system installation node, however we can certainly assist in connecting you to reputable installers within your local area.

Contaminated Land Assessment- Single Building Envelope

A contaminated land assessment is now required to accompany all development applications when building a new house. A contaminated land assessment involves a site assessment, an investigation of land use history and sampling and analysis of soil on the building site to ensure that the land is free of contaminants. A coloured bound copy of the assessment including all information and recommendations is supplied with the assessment to be lodged with council.

CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS

ecoteam designs and constructs treatment wetlands for a variety of resource water flows including sewage effluent, septic tank effluent, storm water, industrial and agricultural run off. This form of technology was researched and pioneered by Dr Keith Bolton  at Southern Cross University’s Graduate Research College.

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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION SERVICES

The development industry is becoming increasingly complex as a result of the rapidly changing legislative environment. Ecoteam provides a range of quality development services that simplify and stream line the development process with environmentally focused solutions. We also offer discounts when you require more than one of our services.

Our major services include:

Statement of Environmental Effects

Most developments now require a Statement of Environmental Effects to assess the environmental, social and economic merits of a proposed development.

Agricultural Land Classification

Agricultural land is a limited resource that is experiencing increasing stress from competing land uses, and agricultural activities are increasingly being regulated by EPA and other consent authorities. Development in rural areas often requires agricultural assessment to be undertaken at the individual property scale. Agricultural land classifications are also sometime necessary when developing multiple occupancies.

Koala Habitat Assessment

When building or developing in rural areas Councils may sometimes request a preliminary koala assessment to be undertaken on the land to indicate weather it is a potential koala habitat. If the land is found to be a potential koala habitat Council will then require a core koala habitat assessment to be undertaken.  If the land is then found to be core koala habitat, a koala management plan will be required.

Wastewater Feasibility Assessment

When subdividing land in rural areas, Councils will usually request an on-site wastewater feasibility assessment to be undertaken for each proposed lot. This assessment investigates the feasibility of designing, installing and maintaining an on-site wastewater treatment and reuse system for a single household that conforms to the relevant Council's guidelines.

Identification of Building Envelopes

Rural subdivision now requires a 2,000 sq.m building envelope to be identified on the basis of site constraints and opportunities. This ensures that development takes place in the most suitable location.

For all other services not listed here or for more information please either call ecoteam on (02)66 215 123 or drop into 43 Ewing Street, Lismore.