Service \ Analysis, Management & Advice
Our environmental advice is founded upon detailed sampling and fieldwork, experienced interpretation of data and carefully considered strategies for managing environmental challenges and opportunities.
Planning and decision-making require informed advice based on extensive experience and considered, strategic thinking. Gilbert & Sutherland’s multidisciplinary team specialises in assessing and managing environmental challenges whilst helping our clients recognise and maximise environmental values and opportunities.
Our services include:
- advice and strategic planning
- conceptual design of environmental studies
- environmental auditing
- expert evidence to assist courts and tribunals
- data analysis and advice
- design and implementation of environmental management plans
- incident investigation and reporting
- independent peer review
- problem identification and proven solutions
Community Consultation
The provision of clear, accurate and timely information facilitates better and more efficient community consultation. Gilbert & Sutherland’s team includes senior technical experts trained in the preparation and delivery of information to stakeholders at all levels. Our services include:
- community consultation to help meet project approval conditions and statutory obligations
- expert advice on consultation initiatives
- representation at public and private meetings including the interpretation and explanation of detailed technical information tailored to a wide range of audiences needs
- preparation, peer review and distribution of brochures, newsletters, web-bulletins and information campaign resources
- strategic advice and review in support of the client’s existing in-house public relations and marketing capabilities
Neil Sutherland, one of our Principal Agricultural & Environmental Scientists, was the independent chair of Gold Coast WaterFuture – a community-based initiative to formulate the 50-year water supply strategy for the city.