Land Risk Environmental is an environmental consultancy specialising in contaminated land and hazardous materials advisory services. We help clients identify, understand and manage environmental risks to minimise human health, ecological and financial exposure.

LRE provide practical contaminated land and hazardous materials advice for property transactions, redevelopment projects and operational asset management.

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Why clients choose LRE

75+ due diligence investigations since 2024

Environmental and hazardous materials due diligence for national property advisory firms and institutional real estate investors.

Sydney Airport contamination panel

Appointed to Sydney Airport's panel for contamination consulting services.

Certified and licensed

Both directors are Certified Environmental Practitioners (CEnvP), and our team includes SafeWork NSW Licensed Asbestos Assessors.

Director-led on every job

The person who scopes your project reviews and signs the report, backed by a combined 24 years of experience.

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Case Study: Moving soil, not money - how a site assessment unlocked onsite reuse
Case Study: Moving soil, not money - how a site assessment unlocked onsite reuse
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Case Study: When an asbestos clearance certificate is not enough
Case Study: When an asbestos clearance certificate is not enough

Unexpected asbestos finds during civil works can create significant confusion for contractors, developers and site owners, particularly where stakeholders assume that an asbestos clearance certificate “closes out” the issue entirely.

In practice, an asbestos clearance certificate and an asbestos in soil investigation (“ASI”) serve very different purposes.

A recent industrial remediation project undertaken by Land Risk Environmental highlights why understanding this distinction is critical from both a contaminated land and WHS perspective.


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Case Study: Tenant-owned UPSS infrastructure advisory
Case Study: Tenant-owned UPSS infrastructure advisory

Tenant-operated underground petroleum storage systems (UPSS) are common across airports and industrial assets, however environmental liability does not disappear simply because infrastructure is tenant-operated.

LRE recently assisted with advisory services relating to tenant-owned fuel infrastructure at an operational airport, where the review identified common issues including incomplete compliance records, inconsistent monitoring programmes and uncertainty around regulatory responsibilities.

This blog explores the regulatory obligations associated with tenant-operated UPSS infrastructure, the importance of maintaining compliant Fuel System Operation Plans (FSOPs), and the environmental and commercial risks that can emerge where compliance management breaks down over time.

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  • “Ausgrid engaged LRE to prepare an Initial Benchmark Report for a site in metropolitan Sydney. The LRE team was fantastic from start to finish and were happy to work in with specific organisational requirements and ensuring all procedures were adhered to. The site was particularly complicated for drilling/sampling given the significant underground electricity infrastructure, however they worked in with the supervisors to ensure the work was completed safely and with no impact to the network. Along the way, the site threw several curveballs at the LRE team, however they provided regular communications back to us which outlined what the issue was, the options available to us (with pros/cons) and then their recommended option. I have no hesitation in recommending the LRE team and will be looking to bring them on more projects in the future!”

    Stuart Gardner, Ausgrid

  • “We have engaged Land Risk Environmental to undertake several preliminary and detailed site investigations and have consistently been impressed by their professionalism, expertise, and high-quality reports. Their ability to provide clear, authoritative reports that meet regulatory requirements early in the process sets them apart from other consultants. This has helped us avoid unnecessary investigation conditions during development approvals. Land Risk Environmental is a trusted partner, and we look forward to collaborating on future projects.”

    Dale Branch, Toohey Miller

  • “Working with Land Risk Environmental was a stress-free and highly professional experience. The team is incredibly responsive and works efficiently to meet even the most demanding deadlines. Their advice and recommendations are practical and business-focused, helping our clients understand both the risks and opportunities of their investments. I highly recommend LRE to anyone seeking a reliable, responsive, and expert environmental consulting service.”

    Bianca Ryall, Cushman & Wakefield

Our Industry Affiliates

Australasian Land & Groundwater Association
Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand
Certified Environmental Practitioner seal, James Lean CEnvP 1339

James Lean CEnvP 1339

Certified Environmental Practitioner seal, Martin Leong CEnvP 1327

Martin Leong CEnvP 1327