AARC Environmental Solutions

What This Firm Does

AARC Environmental Solutions is an independent environmental consultancy established in Queensland in 1996. The practice operates from offices in Brisbane and Cairns, serving the resource industry, planning and development sectors, and agribusiness across Australia and throughout Asia. The firm has grown to become one of the country's leading environmental consultancies, with a skilled team drawn from multiple disciplines including botany, zoology, natural resource management, and soil science.

Environmental Services

The firm provides environmental advisory services across the full project lifecycle from initial planning through to site closure. Project teams prepare environmental impact assessments and secure development approvals under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and Commonwealth EPBC Act requirements. The practice carries out baseline ecological studies, environmental monitoring programs, and compliance audits for operational sites.

• Environmental impact assessment and approval documentation
• Ecological surveys and fauna habitat assessments
• Land contamination assessment and rehabilitation planning
• Noise and vibration monitoring and compliance reporting
• Environmental management system development and auditing

Specialist Capabilities

The team specialises in ecological assessments with in-house botanists and zoologists conducting flora and fauna surveys. Professional soil scientists provide land management services including contaminated site assessment and agricultural land capability studies. The practice operates noise and vibration monitoring equipment and prepares acoustic compliance reports for mining and infrastructure projects.

• Mine closure planning and rehabilitation design
• Agricultural land capability and soil quality assessment
• Water quality monitoring and aquatic ecology studies
• Cultural heritage impact assessment coordination
• Environmental due diligence for property transactions

Experience and Client Base

AARC Environmental Solutions holds extensive experience in Queensland mining and resource projects, having worked with government regulators and secured environmental approvals for numerous developments. The firm serves major resource companies including New Hope Group, Jellinbah Group, and GBM Resources across coal, gold, and other mineral extraction operations. The practice has maintained long-term client relationships spanning over ten years, demonstrating expertise in Queensland's environmental legislation and approval processes.

Service Areas

The practice serves clients throughout Queensland from its Brisbane and Cairns offices, covering mining regions including the Bowen Basin, Surat Basin, and far north Queensland mineral provinces. The firm works across Australia and extends services throughout Asia, with experience in diverse regulatory environments and cross-border project requirements. AARC Environmental Solutions maintains established relationships with Queensland government departments and regional councils across mining and agricultural areas.