Our Members

As a community group, Hunter Environmental Institute is driven by the contributions of our members. Our members are passionate and involved in various areas of environmental activity. We have four member classes, Gold Corprate, Corporate, Individual and Student members. Corporate members are listed below. Gold members also have their logo, contact details and a brief description listed (click on name to access).

Gold Members

  1. Aurecon

    Aurecon (formerly Connell Wagner) is a leading, vibrant, global group created by the recent coming together of three world-class companies, namely Africon, Connell Wagner and Ninham Shand. Aurecon is an award winning multi-disciplinary consultancy. We provide services in planning, surveying, engineering, environmental, scientific, business advisory and project management services in buildings, urban development, transportation, energy, defence, industrial, water, environment and telecommunications. We also have in-house expertise and training in international development.
    Aurecon (formerly Connell Wagner)is an award winning multi-disciplinary consultancy. We provide services in planning, surveying, engineering, environmental, scientific, business advisory and project management services in buildings, urban development, transportation, energy, defence, industrial, water, environment and telecommunications.
    Aurecon Aurecon

  2. Centennial Coal

    Centennial Coal (Centennial) is a New South Wales mining and marketing company. Supplying thermal coal to the domestic and export markets Centennial’s coal fuels approximately 46% of the State’s coal-fired electricity. Established in 1989 and listed on the ASX in 1994 Centennial employs 1,700 people at 10 NSW mining operations producing around 17million tonnes per annum. Centennial is the largest independent coal producer in Australia and has a firm commitment to the continual improvement of community relations, and environmental, and safety performance of the Company’s mining operations. Centennial recognises the importance of effectively managing the environmental impacts associated with each mine and has a comprehensive Environmental Policy. This policy commits Centennial to continued environmental management and performance improvement.
    Centennial Coal (Centennial) is a New South Wales mining and marketing company. Supplying thermal coal to the domestic and export markets Centennial’s coal fuels approximately 46% of the State’s coal-fired electricity.
    Centennial Coal Centennial Coal
    Head Office: Level 18, BT Tower, 1 Market Street
    Sydney New South Wales 2000 Australia
    Phone: 61 2 9266 2700
    Fax: 61 2 9261 5533

  3. Douglas Partners

    Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an engineering consultancy specialising in the fields of geotechnics, environment and groundwater. We are an Australian company, wholly owned by employees with 14 offices through out Australia. We have more than 230 professional staff ranging from experienced geotechnical engineers, engineering geologists, geophysicists, environmental scientists and hydrogeologists.
    Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an engineering consultancy specialising in the fields of geotechnics, environment and groundwater.
    Douglas Partners Douglas Partners Consultant
    15 Callistemon Close,
    Warabrook New South Wales 2304 Australia
    Phone: 02 4960 9600
    Fax: 02 4960 9601

  4. EcoBiological

    EcoBiological is a specialist ecological and bushfire consultancy established in 1998. We consult to State and Local Government, extraction industries, institutions, developers and private individuals. We also provide specialist services to other ecological consultants and have gained a solid reputation for our work in long-term monitoring and research. The team at EcoBiological are enthusiastic and dedicated professionals and each project is given careful attention without compromising the needs of the client to have their project performed in a timely and cost efficient manner. We pride ourselves on delivering a responsive service to clients with an emphasis on meeting client deadlines. EcoBiological has extensive experience in preparing the following types of ecological reports and documents: • Flora, Fauna and Threatened Species Assessment (7-part test) • Bushfire Threat Assessments • Review of Environmental Factors • Environmental Constraints Report • Species Impact Statement • Environmental Assessment • Ecological component of Local Environmental Studies • Environmental Management Plans relating to Wildlife, Native Vegetation , Weed Management, Rehabilitation and Mine Subsidence
    EcoBiological is a specialist ecological and bushfire consultancy established in 1998. We consult to State and Local Government, industries, institutions, developers and individuals, and provide specialist services to other ecological consultants.
    EcoBiological EcoBiological Managing Director – Adam Blundell
    Unit 2, 9 Oakdale Road
    Gateshead New South Wales 2290 Australia
    Phone: 1300881869
    Fax: 1300881035

  5. GHD Engineering

    GHD is an international network of professional and technical consultants. We connect clients to our recognised architects, engineers, scientists, economists, planners and other specialists to deliver sustainable outcomes. GHD harnesses the experience and capability of our global network of talented people to become the preferred partner of our clients. Our collective knowledge and skills delivers results for clients in the global market sectors of water, environment, transportation, energy and resources and property and buildings. With more than 6000 people in a network of 100-plus offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe, GHD is ranked as one of the world’s leading engineering, architecture and consultancy firms. We are dedicated to our clients and their stakeholders, to being a responsible corporate citizen and to improving the quality of life around the world. We contribute to the goals of sustainable development and are committed to managing the social, economic and environmental impacts of our operations and assisting our clients to manage theirs in the provision of our technical consulting services. We recognise innovation as the key to realising this objective.
    GHD is an international network of professional and technical consultants. We connect clients to our recognised architects, engineers, scientists, economists, planners and other specialists to deliver sustainable outcomes.
    GHD Engineering GHD Engineering
    Level 3, 24 Honeysuckle Drive,
    Newcastle New South Wales 2300 Australia
    Phone: (02) 4979 9999

  6. Parsons Brinckerhoff Australia

    Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) is one of the world’s leading planning, environment and infrastructure firms with over 13,000 staff based in offices across six continents. PB defines its success by the sustainable value we deliver to clients, communities, our employee-owners and our profession throughout the world. Since its inception over 120 years ago, PB has worked on some of the world’s most significant infrastructure projects. The work of PB’s 2,500-strong Australia–Pacific team spans the transport, power, renewable energy, urban development, water, resources and industry, and federal markets. Our comprehensive services include strategic consulting, environmental studies, design, construction management, and project and program management. We manage projects of any scale and finance arrangement — including PPPs, alliances and design-build-finance. At PB, we apply expertise, creativity and the principles of sustainability to every project — and we are proud to report our clients consistently rate PB as ‘great to work with.'
    Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) is one of the world’s leading planning, environment and infrastructure firms with over 13,000 staff based in offices across six continents. PB defines its success by the sustainable value we deliver to clients, communities, our employee-owners and our profession throughout the world.
    Parsons Brinckerhoff Australia Parsons Brinckerhoff Australia Administration Manager
    Level 3, 51-55 Bolton Street
    Newcastle New South Wales 2300 Australia
    Phone: 02 4929 8300
    Fax: 04 4929 8382

  7. RCA Australia

    RCA Australia was established in 1994 to provide specialist consultancy services in geotechnical, environmental and groundwater engineering and construction materials testing. The Principals draw on over 100 years combined experience in the above fields in Australia and overseas. The staff base comprises 45 full time staff including engineers, scientists and technicians. The company strives to provide timely, personal and professional service to meet your engineering needs. Section Principals are involved in all levels of the project and oversee project quality. Measurement of our service performance is undertaken through a quality system framework that has been in place since 1996. The company's commitment to quality service was acknowledged through third party certification with NATA to AS/NZS ISO 9001: 2000 (registration No.7312).
    RCA Australia was established in 1994 to provide specialist consultancy services in geotechnical, environmental and groundwater engineering and construction materials testing.
    RCA Australia RCA Australia Fiona Robinson Manager
    92 Hill Street,
    Carrington New South Wales 2294 Australia
    Phone: (02) 4902 9200
    Fax: (02) 4902 9299

  8. Smart Future Consulting

    Smart Future Consulting was formed in 2007 after identifying the need for local based solutions for the Hunter - by people that understand the region and are passionate about its future. We are a consulting company with a difference, committed to adding value to your organisation and delivering benefits to the Hunter Region. We have a network of local service and product providers and understand the opportunities for integration with government and other non-government organisations. As a team, we can deliver great benefits to your organisation, not just a report to your desk.
    We are a consulting company with a difference, committed to adding value to your organisation and delivering benefits to the Hunter Region.
    Sarah Kemp, Managing Director
    7 Canberra Street , (PO Box 477)
    Charlestown New South Wales 2290 Australia
    Phone: 0417805899
    Fax: 02 4910 9022

Corporate Members

  1. Umwelt

    SUMMARY PARA:Umwelt (Australia) provides high quality environmental services, tailored to the needs of our regional, national and international clients. Established in 1993, we have a passion for creating effective and innovative solutions to environmental issues. Umwelt (Australia) Pty Limited provides high quality environmental services, tailored to the needs of our regional, national and international clients. Established in 1993, we have grown into a vibrant team of more than 60 environmental professionals and support staff, with a passion for creating effective and innovative solutions to environmental issues. Umwelt offers the experience and insight gained from more than 1500 projects. We have an excellent track record for successfully managing complex multidisciplinary and specialist studies for major strategic and development projects. Our approach, skills and experience assist businesses, government organisations and communities to improve environmental planning and performance. We focus on: - sound scoping of issues; - an integrated approach; - effective community engagement; - comprehensive understanding of relevant policy and regulatory frameworks, including development of good working relationships with government authorities; - strong project management; - problem solving and practical management outcomes; and - clear and timely independent advice.
    Umwelt Umwelt Principal
    2/20 The Boulevarde,
    Toronto New South Wales 2283 Australia
    Phone: 02 4950 5322
    Fax: 02 4950 5737

  2. AECOM

  3. Environ

    An international environmental and health sciences consultancy, ENVIRON partners with clients to assess and manage the potential environmental, energy, and health issues associated with their activities and products. Decision makers rely on us as they strive to reduce or eliminate health and environmental impacts throughout their business life cycles. Whether responding to existing challenges, implementing measures to prevent future liabilities, or seeking sustainability strategies, clients around the world benefit from our blend of universally high technical and scientific skills and knowledge of local requirements and practices. The entrepreneurial spark that defined ENVIRON's beginnings remains evident in each innovative, forward-thinking solution we deliver. Advances in science and technology and evolving regulatory, legal, and social pressures create increasingly complex challenges for businesses. We evolve to keep pace with these changes by adding new services, contributing to scientific advances, or expanding geographically all with an eye to supporting our clients' changing needs.
    Environ Environ Phil Hitchcock Manager
    Phone: (02) 4934 4354
    Fax: (02) 4934 4354

  4. Graham A Brown

  5. Hunter Land Management

  6. Hunter Water Corporation

  7. Newcastle City Council

    Local government is concerned with matters close to your home like playing fields, libraries, garbage collection and recycling, deciding what sorts of buildings can be put up in different parts of the town and dog registrations. Council is made up of Councillors who are elected every four years. They are chosen by the community to make decisions on their behalf. In Newcastle the head of the council is the Lord Mayor who is elected by the people directly at the election. Council employs over 900 people to provide advice to Councillors, implement Council policies, act on Council decisions and provide services, advice and information to the community. The head of Council’s administration is the General Manager. Summary:Newcastle City Council is concerned with matters close to your home like playing fields, libraries, garbage collection and recycling, deciding what sorts of buildings can be put up in different parts of the town and dog registrations.
    Newcastle City Council
    King St,
    Newcastle New South Wales 2300 Australia
    Phone: 49742000

  8. PWCS

    SUMMARY PARA: Port Waratah Coal Services Limited (PWCS), located in the Port of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, operates the world's largest and most efficient coal handling operations. Port Waratah Coal Services Limited (PWCS), located in the Port of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, operates the world's largest and most efficient coal handling operations. PWCS has an annual shiploading capacity of 102 million tonnes. PWCS operates two terminals; Carrington and Kooragang and receives, assembles and loads Hunter Valley coal for export to customers around the world.
    PWCS PWCS
    Curlew Street ,
    Kooragang Island New South Wales Australia
    Phone: 02 4907 2000
    Fax: 02 4907 3000

  9. SEESustainability

  10. Sinclair Knight Merz

    Sinclair Knight Merz is a leading engineering, sciences and project delivery firm. Its purpose is to deliver a positive and enduring impact on the world. summary: Sinclair Knight Merz achieve outstanding client success. For further information, visit our website www.skmconsulting.com
    Sinclair Knight Merz Sinclair Knight Merz
    710 Hunter Street,
    NEWCASTLE WEST New South Wales 2302 Australia
    Phone: 02 4979 2604
    Fax: 02 4979 2666

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