Geo-environmental Solutions

Whether you are building a new home or extending an existing residence, Geo-Environmental Solutions (GES) has qualified staff to advise you on current soil classification requirements. With more than 10,000 residential site assessments completed state-wide, GES are arguably Tasmania's most experienced residential soil testing company.

GES have designed more than 5000 approved residential wastewater systems in Tasmania, including numerous challenging sites with alternative design solutions. GES are able to accurately assess site and soil conditions and design the appropriate wastewater solution for client needs.

Design solutions include conventional septic tank and trench absorption systems, modified beds, sand filters, mounds, advanced septic tank systems (such as AES & Eljen)and irrigation designs for aerated wastewater treatment systems.

GES offers expert advice and assessment of environmental contamination issues associated with a range of industries. GES consultants have specialist knowledge in hydrocarbon, pesticide, and heavy metal contamination, have managed many long term environmental contamination issues, and have developed mitigation and remediation strategies accordingly.

GES are at the forefront of coastal vulnerability assessment in Tasmania, with extensive experience in coastal inundation and recession modelling. GES are able to undertake detailed sea level rise assessments and accurate coastal erosion modelling for coastal developments including the compilation of comprehensive reports to comply with planning scheme overlays.

Our experienced and qualified staff are able to provide services for a range of situations. Performance and alternative solutions (for situations where compliance with the standard framework cannot be achieved). Every proposal is different, we will assess your development appropriately and you will be provided with all the documentation that you will require to get you through the building and or planning process.