Santos Offset Monitoring
Austecology was commissioned by a principal consultant to implement a series offset monitoring surveys across South-west Queensland for Santos energy.
When submitting a Development Application, the applicant is required to demonstrate that they have taken all reasonable steps to avoid, reduce, and mitigate adverse effects on biodiversity. Where residual impacts cannot be completely avoided, biodiversity offsets are required to counterbalance the inevitable impacts of a project.
From initial design through to ongoing monitoring, our team has a proven track record of helping clients avoid costly delays by guiding their projects through the comprehensive steps necessary for a successful biodiversity offset.
We offer practical approaches responsive to the unique combination of your site and project. This can include:
We prepare detailed biodiversity offset strategies, which include:
Ongoing monitoring is crucial to verify the effectiveness of biodiversity offsets. We design and implement monitoring surveys with innovative technology to ensure offsets are advancing toward their required ecological benchmarks. This phase includes:
By engaging our team of experienced ecologists, your project can navigate the complexities of biodiversity offsetting with the confidence that a well-tailored program is thoughtfully implemented to meet your project-specific commitments and approval requirements.
Learn more about Austecology’s successful offset monitoring projects below.
Austecology was commissioned by a principal consultant to implement a series offset monitoring surveys across South-west Queensland for Santos energy.
Spanning approximately 2,000 hectares, the Yarrabilba Urban Development Area represents a significant State urban planning initiative in South-East Queensland.
Seafarms Group Limited proposed to develop a substantive aquaculture project located on the Legune coastal floodplain within the extreme north-west corner of the Northern Territory.
Delivering sustainable environmental solutions for clients since 2006.