Remediation & Rehabilitation

While many projects have documented hazardous waste prior to commencement of a project, due to the varied nature of contamination, there is value in consulting with a specialist contractor for hazardous waste site remediation. Early contractor involvement, including during the project scoping phase often means opportunities to realise value and reduce the overall project schedule may be identified. We undertake feasibility studies, destructive audits, authority coordination, manage service disconnections and relocations, community consultation, traffic control and project management. Additionally, site remediation and rehabilitation forms an important part of our overall approach to industrial and mine site demolition and encompasses the following:

Asbestos and hazardous material removal

We provide asbestos and hazardous removal services across all states and territories, with our core team, delivering projects in diverse locations from inner city highrise structures to remote site decommissioning of mine infrastructure. Licenced and experienced in the removal of bonded and friable asbestos, DEMEX employs a dedicated asbestos removal team to undertake all types of asbestos removal Australia wide.

Contaminated site remediation

Our contaminated site remediation services encompass detailed site assessments that inform industrial and mine plant decommissioning and closure planning, remediation of polluted sites; mould cleaning and remediation, and removal and treatment of contaminated soil. 

Mine site decommissioning

Effective mine site decommissioning is part of a social licence to operate and every mine owner needs to consider demolition costs and planning as part of their overall approach to closure planning activities. Without specialist knowledge and experience required to accurately assess and estimate costs, mine operators are at risk of overlooking important considerations. The DEMEX team undertakes demolition consulting that informs the demolition methodology underpinning mine infrastructure dismantling, asset recovery, and salvage of mining, energy, and industrial facilities.

Talk to our team today about how we can assist with your project’s remediation and rehabilitation requirements.

Many factors influence the requirements for hazardous material and asbestos removal. If a site has been affected by uncontrolled dumping resulting in soil contamination, significant hazardous materials and asbestos removal activities may be required before redevelopment can commence. We offer clients the competence, skills, knowledge, and experience of our dedicated team to deliver complex site remediation projects by undertaking:

• Asbestos management and removal control plans and pre-works dilapidation assessment
• Site establishment for project execution (including amenities, security, and HSE)
• Establishing environmental controls and clearing of vegetation
• Preliminary earthworks
• Establishment of asbestos containment zones
• Disposal of contaminated soil in accordance with regulations
• Removal of all asbestos and hazardous materials from site in accordance with regulations
• Preparing the site for subsequent project development by completing civil works, such as backfilling, contouring, and drainage. 

DEMEX is a licensed Class A asbestos removal contractor with significant experience in the containment and removal of soil and materials contaminated with asbestos, chemicals, and acid sulphate. Talk to our team about how we can help solve your contaminated site challenges.

Contaminated site remediation for polluted sites, including industrial and mine sites, as well as hazardous waste and site soil remediation, requires the coordinated expertise of a team with an understanding of the environmental and waste management framework in which services are delivered. Legislated with State and Territory environmental and WHS regulations, the approach to asbestos contaminated soil, or any contaminated soil, is complex and must be approached with a focus on careful planning and risk management.

With over 75,000 different contaminants potentially found in soil, working with contaminated site remediation specialists can provide confidence you are meeting all environmental, safety, waste, and public health legislative requirements. 

Mine operators are required to meet significant obligations with respect to mine site remediation. Without specialist knowledge, skills, and experience to inform mine site remediation as part of progressive closure planning, mine operators are at risk of failing to meet these obligations. 

We work with mine operators and industrial asset owners across Australia as an astute closure partner and strive to provide an integrated solution that covers closure planning, decommissioning, demolition, deconstruction, and contaminated site remediation services to achieve closure goals and commitments. With a deep understanding of stakeholder expectations regarding environmental, social, and governance obligations, our objective is to work collaboratively to meet or exceed these on your project. With contaminated site remediation core business for us, we bring our best team, knowledge, and experience to resolve your challenges. If you have questions about how to manage a contaminated site as part of a project upgrade or asset closure, reach out to the team today and we’ll work with you to develop a solution.