Emergency Response
Acting quickly to isolate and contain accidental releases of hazardous substances can save time, money and reputational damage. Our team works with emergency services to ensure that environmental and human health risks are contained and then eliminated in a timely manner.
We are familiar with the management of a wide range of flammable and eco toxic compounds (including persistent organic pollutants) that may be released during accidental spills, fires, earthquakes, and other natural disasters.
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Providing technical support related to contaminated land and waste management during cyclone recovery work.
Preparing and implementing a sampling and laboratory analysis plan for a large container ship grounding.
Containing, investigating, and cleaning up a diesel spill at a ski field.
Extracting explosive vapours from an underground sewer pipeline to mitigate human health and property risks following the release of vapour.
Containing and investigating a large release of chrome, copper, and arsenic from a bulk timber treatment chemical storage complex.
Investigating and remediating a burst heater fuel pipeline beneath a district library.
Containment and investigation of asbestos, vegetable oils, and liquid foodstuffs from a warehouse fire.
If you need immediate help from senior hazardous substance experts, we are on call and can attend to most issues at short notice.
Why work with HAIL Environmental?
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Seasoned Experts
Every consultant is an experienced professional. We have over 100 years of combined experience. We know what to expect and how to overcome it.
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Industry Leading Quality
We have robust internal QA/QC processes, all investigations are designed to meet MfE requirements, and are signed off by a SQEP that is a certified contaminated land specialist under the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) accreditation scheme.
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Award Winning
We’ve won a range of industry accolades for innovative sustainable remediation techniques, and we’re continually looking for better, more sustainable ways to solve client challenges.
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Ethical Kaupapa
We take our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship seriously. Click here to learn more.
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Practical Approach
We are pragmatic and solutions focused. We are here to help enable you to achieve the desired outcome for your project, instead of simply identifying issues and barriers.
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Collective Model
We operate as a collective that prioritises client results and staff wellbeing over profits.
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Remediation Expertise
We have the expertise and capability to deliver the most suitable remediation approach to address your contaminated land issues. Where possible, we avoid dig and dump.
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Nationwide Service
No matter where in the country you are, we’re here to help. You get a dedicated consultant, with support from our wider team throughout Aotearoa.
Our Sustainable Remediation Framework
Each service we provide fits into one of three phases. Combined, we can solve almost any contaminated land issue on your site.
Identify
Establish an understanding of what land use activities have been carried out and if these activities may have resulted in contamination.
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Understand the potential contamination issues preventing consent from being granted.
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Quantify the site contamination risks and estimated remediation costs before purchasing a business or property.
Classify
Determine the level of risk and ascertain if it requires remediation or management to enable your project to go ahead.
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Gain an in-depth understanding of your property’s contamination issues and remediation requirements.
Rectify
Find and implement the best suited solution to the problem using the most sustainable and cost effective methods.
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Determine the best course of action to fix your contaminated land issues by comparing the options available for your site.
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Resolve your contamination issues sustainably, with the level of help that suits your needs and budget.
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Ensure that all relevant needs are addressed and people are kept in the loop with our award winning engagement services.
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Outsource your compliance monitoring responsibilities to us and free up time to focus on your core business.
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Get expert consultants at short notice to address pressing issues and help resolve your contamination emergency.
How to get started
Step 1: Get in Touch
Contact your nearest consultant below, or fill out the form and we will get back to you ASAP.
Step 2: Initial Findings
We will then ask a few questions to quantify the level of help required, and provide an overview of our pricing and availability.
Step 3: Engage Our Services
If you wish to proceed, we will attend to your emergency with urgency, and look after your project within the scope that you’ve engaged us for.
