Site Environmental Management Plans
Site Environmental Management Plans are used during the construction stage of a project to ensure environmental aspects of a site such as trees, waterways and air are protected.
Site Environmental Management Plans
What are Site Environmental Management Plans
Site Environmental Management Plans are used during the construction stage of a project to ensure environmental aspects of a site such as trees, waterways and air are protected. Usually presented in the form of a site plan, the Site Environmental Management Plan specify the controls required to control the environmental risks, generally being:
The plan will identify the location, type and any other details of the controls required, as well as who is responsible, important contact numbers and what to do in the case of environmental emergencies.
Why and when do I need a Site Environmental Management Plan
In Victoria, local Councils have planning instruments that require a variety of factors to be considered before approval can be granted.
The requirement for a Site Environmental Management Plan can triggered when a development application which poses a potential risk to the environment, and is normally required by a Request for Information issued by Council.
What else can Site Environmental Management Plans be called
Construction Environmental Management Plans
SEMPs and Environmental Management Plan
How do I get a Site Environmental Management Plan prepared
Once the town planning drawings have been prepared and shared, the Green Rate Team will review and provide a detailed quotation. Once approved, the Green Rate Team will begin the assessment utilizing the following steps:
Why does getting a good quality Site Environmental Management Plan matter
Ensuring the correct environmental risks and controls are incorporated into the plan is critical to adequately protecting the local environment and limiting the risks of fines and/or bad publicity associated with environmental incidents.
The Green Rate Difference
The Green Rate Team take a ‘boots on the ground’ approach when assessing any development. Extensive industry experience combined with constantly researching new building practices, products and local regulations, we ensure that our assessments are not just written to pass Council review, but to be a useable, realistic and cost effective plan for building a sustainable development.
