ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Regulator Ready Environmental Impact Assessments
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) identify and assess, potential environmental impacts of a proposed action . EIAs are required for projects to ensure that impacts native vegetation, fauna, water resources, or sensitive environments are legal.
SW Environmental supports proponents at every stage of the EIA process, from early-stage risk screening through to regulator-ready documentation. We help you understand whether an EIA is required, what level of assessment applies, and how to address environmental risks in a way that aligns with relevant local, state and federal policy and decision-making frameworks.
Our EIAs are evidence-based, proportionate to risk, and designed to withstand regulatory scrutiny. We work closely with developers, contractors, and government proponents to streamline approvals, reduce uncertainty, and keep projects moving without compromising environmental outcomes.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Regulator Ready Environmental Impact Assessments
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) identify and assess, potential environmental impacts of a proposed action . EIAs are required for projects to ensure that impacts native vegetation, fauna, water resources, or sensitive environments are legal.
SW Environmental supports proponents at every stage of the EIA process, from early-stage risk screening through to regulator-ready documentation. We help you understand whether an EIA is required, what level of assessment applies, and how to address environmental risks in a way that aligns with relevant local, state and federal policy and decision-making frameworks.
Our EIAs are evidence-based, proportionate to risk, and designed to withstand regulatory scrutiny. We work closely with developers, contractors, and government proponents to streamline approvals, reduce uncertainty, and keep projects moving without compromising environmental outcomes.
EIA CONSULTANT SOUTH WEST WA
Our Role in Environmental Impact Assessments
We scope the appropriate assessment pathway, coordinate targeted baseline studies, and prepare regulator-ready environmental assessment documentation aligned with Western Australian and Commonwealth guidance.
Deliverables can include impact significance evaluation, mitigation and monitoring measures, and clear commitments for construction and operations. We also handle agency liaison.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW WA
When a Formal Environmental Impact Assessment is Required
This service supports proposals that may trigger formal environmental impact assessment under State or Commonwealth legislation, such as large-scale linear infrastructure, renewable energy, telecommunications and land development projects. It is required for projects where regulators and stakeholders require a conforming, robusta and transparent assessment of environmental risks, potential impacts, alternatives and mitigation measures prior to approval.
What Our Clients Say
Customer service and quality assurance is underpinned by our ISO9001 compliant integrated management system.
A Professional, Reliable Partner for All Environmental & Ecological Works
SW Environmental are a go-to team for environmental and ecological works – always a professional, reliable and pleasure to work with.
Freea Itzstein-Davey
South West Gateway Alliance
Expert Approvals Support That Makes the Process Smooth and Stress-Free
The team at SW Environmental has consistently provided expert guidance and reliable support for our environmental approvals making the process smooth and stress-free.
Dave McKenna
City of Busselton
Knowledgeable, Approachable and Outcome-Driven—Every Time
SW Environmental assisted us over the years with land developments. The team are very knowledgeable, approachable, and outcome-driven as well as being well priced. They deliver quality services and we look forward to working with them in the future.
Kyle Jackson
BCP
Trusted for Over a Decade on the Region’s Most Sensitive Sites
We have worked with Shane and his team at SW Environmental on projects big and small for well over a decade. They have always provided professional advice and service on even the most sensitive and difficult of sites and situations. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Luke Hill
Naturaliste Tree Care
Go-To Specialists for Black Cockatoo & Western Ringtail Possum Work
Shane and the SW Environmental team have a solid understanding of ecology in the South West Region and provide invaluable services on Black Cockatoo and Western Ringtail Possum, from baseline surveys to environmental impact assessment to fauna pre-clearance and relocation.
Freea Itzstein-Davey
Viridis Environmental
Customer Reviews
Avoid Rework and Protect Timelines Now
Delaying environmental impact assessment or referral can lead to redesigns, additional studies, and missed tender or approval windows. Early assessment identifies environmental constraints, demonstrates due diligence, and supports informed decision-making before project commitments are made. Where public comment periods or seasonal survey requirements apply, acting early helps avoid bottlenecks and keeps the approval process moving.
Why Choose Us?
Our specialists bring the insight, clarity, and reliability needed to deliver efficient, compliant, and stress-free project outcomes.
Senior Involvement
Senior consultants lead each project from start to finish. Each project is carefully overseen by a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CenvP) accredited with EIANZ.
Big Firm Capability
We offer the expertise of a major firm, but with lower costs, and a level of personal engagement big corporates can’t match.
Local Expertise
Locally recognised expertise with over 100 years of combined experience in the region and over 1000 projects delivered.
Species Strength
South West WA is a biodiversity hotspot which creates unique challenges for projects. We are recognised regional experts surveying and managing black cockatoos and western ringtail possums.
Fast Mobilisation
We are centrally located in the South West region and can mobilise teams quickly at a lower cost. Our authorised fauna spotting team have a specific license for urgent works no hold ups.
Cost-Smart
Our competitive pricing reflects our experience not quality. You get big-firm confidence without the big-firm price tag.
Transparent Pricing and Clear Estimates
Pricing reflects project scale, study needs, and agency engagement. We begin with a short discovery call, then issue a written proposal that explains scope, methods, milestones, and inclusions. Options may include staged delivery or fixed fees for defined tasks. You will always know what is covered so there are no surprises.
Ready to Get Your Project Moving?
Call us for free preliminary advice on your likely approval pathways, timelines and costs.
From Enquiry to Submission Ready
Following your enquiry, we confirm project objectives, sites and timelines. Then define the appropriate assessment pathway and information requirements. Our team coordinates specialist studies, prepares referral and environmental assessment documentation, and manages iterative review with your engineers and planners. We deliver a clear, submission-ready package aligned with regulator expectations and remain available to respond to information requests through determination.
FAQs About Environmental Impact Assessment
Not all projects require a full EIA. We assess your project risk profile and recommend the right level of environmental review, so you meet obligations without over scoping.
We need a clear description of the proposal, site mapping, and any previous studies. If gaps exist, we schedule targeted surveys and stakeholder checks, so the impact study is complete and defensible.
Timeframes depend on the complexity of a proposal and seasonal constraints. We set milestones for scoping, surveys, drafting, and review so environmental assessment reporting aligns with your program and procurement dates.
Yes. We coordinate responses to public submissions and agency feedback, preparing a clear response table that documents each issue raised and how it has been addressed. This ensures transparency, supports regulator review, and helps progress the assessment efficiently.
We provide a written proposal with inclusions, assumptions, and optional items. As your regulatory approvals consultant, we monitor scope and flag changes early so budgets remain stable.
We brief your team on conditions, translate commitments into practical actions, and prepare or update management plans as needed. Ongoing support ensures compliance through construction and operations.
A Direct Approach to Approvals
We believe in a straightforward approach to every project, providing expert solutions designed to get you from point A to point B as efficiently as possible.