NEMS has carried out many commissions relating to environmental monitoring,
including background air, water and soil sampling, and monitoring of source
emissions. Both techniques call for well-designed sampling strategies in order
that the information gained may be both pertinent and provide an accurate
reflection of the situation in hand. The use of baseline surveys prior to
development, followed by sampling during construction and operation of a project
enables the developer and operator, and the regulatory authority, to determine
any potential problem areas and to develop cost-effective and efficient
solutions.
In addition to NEMS's capabilities and skills, the Company is able to draw
upon a network of Associates, each highly experienced and qualified in their
particular specialist field.
NEMS staff have been involved in projects from the design and conception
phase, assessment of the potential environmental impacts, assisting progress
through the planning stage, to the development and undertaking of comprehensive
monitoring and control strategies to minimise any perceived impacts.
Examples of environmental surveys and assessments undertaken by NEMS staff
include:
- preparation of environmental impact assessments for inclusion in
Environmental Statements as part of the planning procedure
- preparation of Applications for Authorisation under the Environmental
Protection Act 1990
- air quality impact assessments from proposed incinerator and power station
developments
- background air quality assessments during and prior to construction of
industrial and major infrastructure projects
- noise assessments for existing and proposed developments
- landfill gas surveys on redeveloped waste disposal sites
- pre-acquisition contaminated land surveys
- water quality and effluent surveys
