What Rhelm Does

Rhelm is a specialist consulting company operating across five disciplines including environment and planning services. The firm commenced operations in 2017 through the partnership of four founding directors and has expanded to over 30 consultants across multiple Australian locations. The practice operates from offices in Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Wollongong and Port Macquarie, serving clients throughout Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Environment and Planning Services

The firm provides environmental planning, impact assessment and statutory planning services across projects of varying scale and complexity. Rhelm prepares environmental assessments for minor works through to complex multi-jurisdictional projects requiring compliance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The practice delivers strategic transport planning and environmental management services, with experience spanning local development applications to major infrastructure assessments requiring international standards compliance.

Natural Hazards and Infrastructure Services

Rhelm delivers natural hazards quantification, evaluation and management services focused on building climate resilience. The team provides flood risk management and floodplain management services, with particular expertise in water engineering and coastal management. The practice offers infrastructure project management, engineering analysis and design review services, supporting clients through complex technical assessments and approval processes.

Professional Credentials and Recognition

The firm holds appointment to the Transport for NSW Technical Registration Scheme for Environmental Services, demonstrating recognition of professional capability in environmental assessment. Rhelm maintains registration on the NSW Consultants in Construction Panel and the NSW Local Government Procurement Professional Consulting Services Panel across multiple service categories. The practice has delivered projects for government clients and operates under formal Health, Safety, Environment and Quality systems adopted in 2018.

Service Coverage Areas

The practice serves clients across New South Wales from offices in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong and Port Macquarie. Rhelm also operates offices in Melbourne and Adelaide, providing services throughout Victoria and South Australia. The firm works on projects across Australia and internationally, with particular experience in the Asia Pacific region across infrastructure development, environmental assessment and community engagement disciplines.