About ADE Consulting Group

ADE Consulting Group is a national environmental and geotechnical consulting firm established in 1997 with its head office in Silverwater, NSW. The firm operates across Australia providing environmental assessments, geotechnical engineering, occupational hygiene, and waste management services. ADE maintains NATA accreditation and holds certifications for AS/NZS 4801, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 standards.

Environmental and Contaminated Land Services

The practice provides environmental assessment and contaminated land investigation services under NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and State Environmental Planning Policy requirements. The firm conducts site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations, and environmental impact studies for development applications and remediation projects.

• Contaminated site investigations and preliminary site investigations
• Environmental impact assessments for planning approvals
• Soil and groundwater monitoring and remediation oversight
• Waste classification and disposal guidance

Geotechnical and Engineering Services

ADE operates a geotechnical department staffed by qualified geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists who provide foundation design support and construction quality assurance. The team works on civil infrastructure projects including mechanically stabilised earth walls and landfill construction projects across multiple jurisdictions.

• Foundation investigations and geotechnical reporting
• Construction quality assurance and materials testing
• Pipeline condition assessments for water infrastructure
• Geotechnical inspection and testing authority services

Professional Accreditations and Experience

The firm holds National Association of Testing Authorities accreditation and maintains quality management systems certified to international standards. ADE has delivered projects for energy sector clients including Senex Energy and provides specialist secondment services for coal seam gas programs and major infrastructure developments.

• NATA accreditation for testing and inspection services
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified quality systems
• Over 26 years of environmental consulting experience
• Established partnerships with accredited laboratories

Service Coverage Areas

The practice serves clients across Australia from its NSW head office location, with particular strength in Sydney metropolitan and regional NSW projects. ADE covers contaminated land assessments, geotechnical investigations, and environmental compliance services for government and private sector clients in multiple Australian jurisdictions.