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Your Trusted Environmental Consultancy in Sydney
Benbow Environmental is a 100% Australian-owned environmental consultancy firm with over four decades of industry expertise. Our team of qualified engineers and scientists delivers comprehensive environmental engineering services to government, public, and private sector clients across Australia. Specialising in air quality, noise and vibration assessments, contaminated site management, and hazardous goods compliance, we provide tailored solutions for projects ranging from large-scale developments to intensive farming operations. With ISO 9002-certified quality assurance processes, we combine technical excellence with practical experience to ensure regulatory compliance and sustainable outcomes. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through services like pollution incident response planning, waste management facility design, and industrial greenhouse gas assessments.As industry leaders with approximately 5,000 completed projects, we maintain active memberships in professional associations including EIANZ, AAS, and AIOH. Our multidisciplinary approach addresses complex environmental challenges while maintaining transparent communication and ethical standards. From our Sydney headquarters and regional offices, we serve clients nationwide with personalised consultation and strategic partnership. Our vision remains focused on engineering sustainable solutions that balance commercial needs with environmental stewardship for future generations.
Services
Environmental Audits
Noise Assessments
Air Quality Monitoring
Contaminated Site Management
Hazardous Goods Compliance
Waste Management Plans
Development Applications
Pollution Response Planning
Asbestos Auditing
Greenhouse Gas Assessments
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years' experience in environmental consultancy
- Our team consists of qualified engineers and scientists
- We are ISO 9002 quality assurance certified
- We provide comprehensive environmental auditing and compliance services
- We specialise in pollution incident response management plans
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9002
Services
Environmental Audits
We conduct comprehensive environmental compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Our assessments identify potential risks and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. With experienced consultants and proven methodologies, we help businesses maintain environmental standards while optimising operational efficiency.
Noise Assessments
Our noise and vibration specialists deliver accurate environmental noise assessments using advanced monitoring equipment. We provide detailed reports for development applications and compliance purposes. With 40 years' experience, we offer practical solutions to mitigate noise impacts while maintaining operational requirements.
Contaminated Site Management
We specialise in assessing and managing contaminated sites including soil and groundwater investigations. Our team conducts risk assessments and develops remediation plans for industrial and commercial properties. We provide expert guidance on regulatory compliance and environmental liability management throughout the remediation process.
Hazardous Goods Compliance
Our consultants provide expert advice on hazardous materials handling, storage, and transport. We conduct risk assessments and develop safety management plans to ensure compliance with Australian standards. Our services include emergency response planning and training for businesses handling dangerous goods.
Air Quality Monitoring
We offer comprehensive air quality monitoring and emissions inventory services for industrial and urban environments. Our assessments help clients understand air pollution sources and develop mitigation strategies. We provide ongoing monitoring solutions and compliance reporting for regulatory authorities and private sector clients.
People
Richard Benbow
Founder
With over 40 years' experience and 5,000 completed projects, Richard Benbow is a recognised leader in environmental consultancy. He established the company in the 1980s and has driven its growth into a multidisciplinary environmental solutions provider.
Questions
What environmental services do you specialise in?
We specialise in air quality management, noise and vibration assessments, contaminated site investigations, hazardous goods compliance, waste management planning, and environmental auditing across NSW and ACT.
How experienced is your team?
Our team includes qualified engineers and scientists with over 40 years' combined experience in environmental consultancy, having completed approximately 5,000 projects since our establishment in the 1980s.
Do you work with government agencies?
Yes, we collaborate with government bodies on environmental planning, regulatory compliance, and pollution control initiatives while maintaining ISO 9002 quality assurance standards.
Can you handle urgent environmental issues?
We provide emergency response services for pollution incidents and environmental emergencies through our Pollution Incident Response Management Plans (PIRMP).
What areas do you service?
We operate from Sydney, Wingham, and Canberra offices, serving clients across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory with environmental consultancy solutions.
Reviews (1)
Jessica Roy
Dec 16, 2017
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A small, but professional and efficient environmental consultancy firm that provides a range of environmental services to private businesses and the community. As an employee at Benbow Environmental, I can say that the work ethic of each of our consultants is outstanding. Our Principal Consultant has an impressive experience in a range of state, regional and local projects from large scale building developments to heavy industry, manufacturing and farming operations.
