Business Details
Your Trusted Environmental Consultants in Brisbane
MWA has been delivering specialist engineering and environmental solutions to developers, government agencies, and professional clients since our establishment. Our multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists provides comprehensive services including environmental assessment, management, and monitoring. With expertise in acoustics, air quality, lighting, and environmental amenity assessment, we support residential, resort, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure developments across urban, rural, and natural environments. Our Brisbane-based team utilises advanced technologies like SoundPLAN computer modelling for noise assessments and atmospheric dispersion modelling for air quality analysis.We specialise in identifying cost-effective solutions for noise mitigation, pollutant management, and lighting impact assessments while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory standards. Our services extend to expert witness testimony in planning and environmental courts, ensuring clients receive technically robust and legally defensible advice. Through proactive engagement in conceptual design stages, we help clients navigate environmental constraints and optimise development outcomes.
Services
Acoustics
Air Quality
Lighting Assessments
Environmental Assessment
Legal Guidance
Highlights and features
- Our multidisciplinary team combines engineering and environmental science expertise
- We utilise advanced computer modelling for precise noise and air quality assessments
- We provide expert witness services for planning and environmental court matters
- We deliver tailored solutions for noise, pollutant, and lighting impact management
- Our Brisbane-based team has local knowledge of urban and regional development needs
Services
Acoustics
We conduct comprehensive noise impact assessments for residential and industrial developments. Our team uses advanced SoundPLAN modelling to evaluate road, rail, and aircraft noise. We provide cost-effective solutions including buffer distances and physical barriers to manage noise pollution.
Air Quality
Our air quality services assess industrial emissions, traffic pollutants, and dust/odour impacts. We employ atmospheric dispersion modelling to predict exposure levels and recommend mitigation measures. We specialise in assessments for quarries, manufacturing facilities, and waste treatment plants to prevent land-use conflicts.
Lighting Assessments
We evaluate development lighting impacts on surrounding environments using field measurement equipment. Our assessments cover service stations, retail developments, and industrial sites. We collaborate with specialists to create lighting designs that balance safety requirements with environmental considerations for both day and night operations.
Environmental Assessment
Our multidisciplinary team conducts environmental impact assessments for urban and rural developments. We identify potential constraints during conceptual design stages and provide technical reports for approval processes. Our services cover industrial, commercial, aquaculture, and infrastructure projects with a focus on sustainable outcomes.
Legal Guidance
We provide expert environmental testimony for planning and environmental court matters. Our team prepares defensible technical reports for development appeals and regulatory compliance cases. We assist clients with environmental management plans and navigate complex approval processes for new and expanding developments.
People
Max Winders
Managing Director
Environmental assessment specialist with expertise in planning and design. Leads strategic direction for environmental consulting projects across multiple sectors. Ensures technical excellence in all client deliverables.
Paul King
Principal Engineer
Specialises in acoustics, air quality, and environmental management. Provides technical leadership for complex noise and pollutant assessments. Oversees multidisciplinary project teams for major developments.
Ben Hyde
Senior Environmental Engineer
Experienced in acoustics and air quality assessments for industrial and infrastructure projects. Conducts detailed environmental impact analyses and develops mitigation strategies for large-scale developments.
Hugh Brown
Project Engineer
Focuses on acoustics and air quality monitoring for development projects. Implements field testing programs and contributes to technical reporting for environmental approvals.
Alex Schloss
Environmental Consultant
Specialises in air quality assessments for industrial facilities and extractive industries. Conducts atmospheric dispersion modelling and develops emission control strategies for pollution management.
Questions
What environmental services does MWA offer?
We specialise in acoustics, air quality, lighting assessments, and environmental management. Our services include noise impact studies, pollutant modelling, lighting impact evaluations, and expert witness testimony for development projects.
How do you manage noise pollution for residential developments?
We use SoundPLAN computer modelling to assess road, rail, and aircraft noise impacts. Our solutions include buffer distances, physical barriers, and building design modifications to meet regulatory standards while maintaining development viability.
Can you assess industrial air quality impacts?
Yes, we conduct detailed assessments for quarries, manufacturing facilities, and waste treatment plants. Our services include dust and odour impact analysis, atmospheric dispersion modelling, and emission control recommendations to prevent environmental conflicts.
Do you provide expert testimony for planning disputes?
Yes, our team provides expert witness services for the Planning and Environment Court, Supreme Court, and Land Court. We prepare technical reports and evidence-based assessments to support development approvals.
