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Projects

Sydney Metro - Independent Environmental Audits

Wolfpeak/Sydney Metro

7th Sense was engaged by Wolfpeak/Sydney Metro to conduct two Independent Environmental Audits of the City-South West Metro package including the Line-wide Package (Chatswood and Marrickville tunnel dive sites and Marrickville to Bankstown Traction Substations), and Crows Nest Integrated Station Development.

Scarborough Residential Development - Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Jomash Pty Ltd.

7th Sense was engaged by Jomash Pty Ltd to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for its Scarborough Residential development, a designated development under the EP&A Act. This included development of a Scoping Report and Biodiversity Development Assessment Report (BDAR), in accordance with the Planning Secretary's requirements (SEARs).

Sydney Metro - Independent Environmental Audits

Wolkpeak/Sydney Metro

7th Sense was engaged by Wolkpeak/Sydney Metro to support the development of an Independent Environmental Audit for the Western Sydney Airport and Western Sydney Metro Packages, including consultations with the Sydney Metro environment and project teams and the Department of Planning & Environment on a risk-based approach to auditing.

Additionally, 7th Sense was engaged as the Independent Environmental Auditor for the City-South West Package covering metro stations, tunnel dives, traction sub-stations and other infrastructure facilities on the Chatswood to Marrickville and Canterbury-Bankstown lines. Our scope included auditing compliance of Sydney Metro and its contractors against the regulatory approvals and development consent. 

NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme - Pilot Audit Program - Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports (BDARs)

NSW Department of Planning & Environment (DPE)

7th Sense has been engaged by DPE to pilot the new audit protocol for BDARs on three major projects in NSW, including a solar farm, an airport and a quarry. This pilot follows the work completed by 7th Sense on the development of a Compliance & Assurance Plan and Audit Protocol & Program for the Biodiversity Offset Accredited Assessor Scheme.

Parramatta West Public School - Independent Environmental Audit 

Blue Visions / Schools Infrastructure, Education NSW

7th Sense was engaged by Blue Visions Management Consultancy on behalf of SI Education NSW to complete an independent environmental audit for the operational phase of the Parramatta West Public School.

NSW Biodiversity Offset Scheme - Compliance & Assurance Framework

NSW Department of Planning & Environment (DPE)

7th Sense was engaged by DPE to develop a Compliance & Assurance Plan, Audit Protocol & Program and De-accreditation Policy for the Biodiversity Offset (BOS) Accredited Assessor Scheme. This work included extensive consultations with Departmental Officers, Planning NSW, Councils, BCT, developers, landholders, and accredited assessors.

NSW Regulatory Compliance Framework for Biodiversity Conservation - Independent Review

NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment (DPIE)

7th Sense was engaged by DPIE to conduct a review of NSW Government's Regulatory Compliance Framework for Biodiversity Conservation. The areas covered in this review included native vegetation, biodiversity, threatened species, and kangaroo harvesting. A report was submitted to DPIE with a set of strategic, policy and operational recommendations for consideration and/ or action.

 The Lakes Golf Club - Independent Environmental Audit 

The Lakes Golf Club, Sydney

 7th Sense was engaged by The Lakes to conduct an independent environmental audit of its Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in support of its lease obligations with Sydney Water Corporation (Sydney Water).

Mulgoa Rise (Nangamy) Public School - Independent Environmental Audits

Wolfpeak/Schools Infrastructure NSW - Department of Education

 7th Sense was engaged by Wolfpeak/SINSW to conduct three Independent Environmental Audits for the construction and operational stages of the Mulgoa Rise (Nangamy) Public School.

 Hawkesbury Center of Excellence - Independent Environmental Audit

Wolfpeak/SINSW

 7th Sense was engaged by Wolfpeak to conduct an independent environmental audit of the construction stage of the  Hawkesbury Center of Excellence for their client Schools Infrastructure NSW/Dept. of Education.

Institute for Sustainability Futures - Business Advisory Services

University of Technology, Sydney

7th Sense was engaged by ISF-UTS to conduct a project health review and provide recommendations for improvement in governance, business processes and management systems relating to its research consultancy work.

RACE 2030 Net Zero Carbon Projects - Business Advisory Support 

Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney

7th Sense was engaged by ISF-UTS to provide coordination and support in joint submissions to RACE 2030 for net zero carbon projects in collaboration with Federal and State Governments, universities, utilities, private sector corporations and community groups. 

Sydney Intermodal Terminal / Moorebank Logistics Park - Management of Environmental Assessments, Approvals & CEMPs/OEMPs

Tactical Group & Cube Logistics

7th Sense was engaged by Tactical Group and their client Qube Logistics to provide environmental management support on on their Sydney Intermodal development worth over $5 billion.

Our services included management of: 

  • Environmental planning and approvals
  • Environmental assessments / EIAs
  • Construction and Operational Environmental Management Plans
  • Consultation / negotiation with NSW Planning and other Government Agencies and other stakeholders
  • Compliance monitoring and reporting
  • Independent environmental audits

NSW Government Property & Asset Portfolio - Environmental, Sustainability & Contaminated Land Management 

Property NSW

7th Sense was engaged by Government Property NSW to develop and implement a Strategic Environmental & Sustainability Management Framework, contaminated land management strategy/program, and environmental services capability to support its wide portfolio of owned or leased assets worth over $120 billion.

Our services included:

  • the establishment and management of a dedicated Environmental Services Group, business processes and capability building;
  • management of contaminated sites, including risk-based technical procedures and project direction on major and complex remediation projects including Hunters Hill, Intertrade / Mayfield (former BHP steel works), St Peters Interchange (Westconnex), Barangaroo, Bays Precinct, Sydney Fish Markets, Munmorah Power Station, and White Bay Power Station.
  • management of over 100 environmental assessments and 52 investigations to support the sale of contaminated sites;
  • coordination of environmental due diligence assessments and reviews for the vesting of contaminated assets; and
  • environmental & sustainability advice and support to NSW Government Agencies including Treasury, RMS, TfNSW, Education, Health, UrbanGrowth, Barangaroo, Westconnex, Police & Justice, WAMC, HDC, and Endeavour Energy.

NSW Port Lessor Corporations - Environmental Oversight & Advisory

NSW Treasury and Property NSW

7th Sense was engaged by NSW Treasury and Property NSW to provide Environmental Advisory Services to the NSW Port Lessor Corporations and its Board.

Our services included:

  • Advice to the Board of Management.
  • Oversight of Port Lessee environmental requirements for Port Botany, Port Kembla and Port of Newcastle.
  • Review of Port Lessee Environmental Management Plans and Annual Reports.
  • Oversight of Part 4/5 major developments, environmental incidents & investigations, remediation projects, and
  • Liaison and negotiations with regulatory authorities.

Kembla Grange Recycling Facility - Independent Environmental Audit

Bingo Industries

7th Sense was recently engaged by Bingo Industries to complete an Independent Environmental Audit of the Kembla Grange Recycling Facility in accordance with DPIE's new Independent Audit - Post Approval Requirements, June 2018. The audit was completed by Ibrahim Awad, our certified and approved Lead Environmental Auditor.

Abu Dhabi Transport Sector - EHS Regulatory Framework & Certified Management System

Abu Dhabi Department of Transport

7th Sense was engaged by the Abu Dhabi Transport Authority to develop and implement a environmental and OHS management regulatory framework and certified management system for the Abu Dhabi transport sector (including all ports, airports, rail and land transport) and tourism sector (including all hotels, hotel apartments and tourism operators).

Our services included:

  • engagement and consultation with regulated transport sector entities (rail, ports, airport, and bus authorities and operators);
  • a sector-wide assessment of environmental and OHS risks and performance;
  • development of a management framework and strategy;
  • development of a certified management system, and
  • implementation of industry environmental, sustainability and OHS initiatives (including energy, water and waste efficiency programs). 
  • Review of Sustainability Report

Abu Dhabi Tourism Sector - EHS Regulatory Framework & Management System, Sustainable Building Design Guidelines & Green Hotels Program

Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

7th Sense was engaged by the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) to develop and implement an EHS Regulatory Framework and Management System for the Abu Dhabi Tourism Sector covering all hotels and hotel apartments, tourism operators, tourism destinations and tourism developers.

Our services included:

  • engagement and consultation with regulated tourism sector entities to assess sector-wide environmental and occupational health & safety (EHS) risks;
  • a sustainability baseline and benchmarking study to assess hotel performance
  • establishment of sector-wide EHS policy objectives, targets / KPIs, management system and industry initiatives to support compliance with the new regulations, including energy, water and waste initiatives;
  • a world acclaimed and emirate-wide Green Hotels Program including the world's first Green Hotel Building Design and Operational Guidelines, a web-based portal for reporting and benchmarking hotel performance, green hotel workshops and industry sustainability initiatives. 
  • development and delivery of sector-wide training including general awareness and technical training for more than 3,000 tourism sector executives, managers, engineers and operational staff.

Code of Practice for Customer Water Storage - Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Regulation & Supervision Bureau

    Our services included:

    • Development of a Code of Practice for the Cleaning and Inspection of Drinking Water Storage Tanks for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
    • Engagement and consultation with relevant regulatory and industry stakeholders.
    • Review of industry service provider practices and OHS management systems.
    • Development of a registration and accreditation scheme for industry service providers.

     

    EHS Entity & Practitioner Accreditation and Registration Scheme & Web-based Portal

    OSHAD/EHS Center - Abu Dhabi Environment Agency 

    Our services included:

    • Development and Administration of the EHS Professional Entity and EHS Practitioner Registration Schemes to support the Abu Dhabi EHSMS Regulatory Framework.
    • Development of the webpage, on-line registration portal and database to support the implementation of the EHS Professional Entity and EHS Practitioner Registration Schemes.

    Masdar City - Sustainable Security Masterplan

    Masdar

    Our services included:

    • Development of an innovative framework and sustainability assessment matrix for determining the energy efficiency and carbon footprint of identified security systems (and equipment) and assigning these an energy rated score.
    • Assessment and recommendations on energy efficient security systems, equipment and appliances for use in Masdar City.
    • Assistance in the development of risk management framework for identifying and assessing security risks associated with the development and operation of Masdar City.

    Blue City, Oman - Sustainable Masterplanning

    Blue City Development Company

    Our services included:

    • Revision and assessment of draft Environmental Policy Guidelines
    • Improvement of the Environmental Policy Guidelines and development of a risk-based implementation program set
    • Provision of a sustainability assessment and advice, and development of a report on the outcomes of these assessments and workshops with key recommended positions and advice.

    Bahrain National Horse-racing Development - Sustainable Masterplanning

    Hyder Consulting

    Our services included:

    • Sustainable Design Advice including carrying out a LEED Masterplan / Green Building Design Assessment
    • Coordination of sustainable master planning (energy and water infrastructure / utilities) workshops and development of a report with key advice and recommendations on the incorporation of sustainable design principles into the Masterplan

    Abu Dhabi Customs & Finance - EHS Management System

    Abu Dhabi Department of Finance & Abu Dhabi Customs Department

    Our services included:

    • EHS risk assessment at 18 customs locations, including post offices, airports, ports and land boarders.
    • Development and implementation of an EHS Management System
    • Training and development of all Departmental and Customs executives and operational managers.
    • Establishment and support of central EHS Department.

    Nakheel Sustainability Plan Review & Benchmarking

    Nakheel

    7th Sense was engaged by Nakheel, a major Dubai developer, to conduct a review and benchmarking of its Sustainability Plan & Program.

    Our services included:

    • Consultations with internal department leads;
    • Assessment of Sustainability Plan & Program against world best practice sustainability standards for property developers;
    • Benchmarking of sustainability performance against other world leading developers using agreed sustainability indicators;
    • Report with recommendations and areas for improvement in the plan, report and program.

    Rotana Sustainability Report - Review & Independent Verification 

    Rotana Group of Hotels

    7th Sense was engaged by the Rotana Group to provide technical support on its Beach Rotana Hotel EHS Management System as well as Sustainability training workshops.

    We were also engaged by Rotana Group to provide a review and support on its Sustainability Reports covering its 30 hotels across the Middle East region over two financial years.

    7th Sense was subsequently also engaged to provide independent verification of Rotana's Sustainability Reports against the GRI G4 sustainability reporting standards.

    Emirates Palace - EHS Management System & Training

    Emirates Palace

    Review of EHS Management System, and provision of Risk Assessment Train the Trainer for Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi nominated staff.

    Abu Dhabi Food & Radiation Testing Laboratories - EHS Risk Assessment

    Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council

    Provision of 5-month EHSMS Implementation Support and Training.

    Daewoo Power Plant Oman - Environmental & OHS Audit 

    Daewoo

    7th Sense was engaged by Daewoo to conduct an EHS risk assessment and independent EHS Audit of its Power Plant in Oman.

    Aswaq Management Services - EHS Management System & Training

    Aswaq

     

    Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Needs - EHS Management System

    Zayed Higher Organisation for Humanitarian Needs

    Development of EHS Management System and EHS Training

    Musanada - EHS Management System & Training 

    Abu Dhabi General Services Company