Environmental News and Insights | 28 South Environmental

A mapped wetland does not always mean 50 metres of your site is untouchable

For development near mapped wetlands, a standard buffer can significantly affect developable area and project feasibility. Site-specific ecological assessment and thoughtful design can sometimes support a more tailored wetland interface while still achieving the required environmental outcomes.

PFAS risk is about more than a laboratory result.

PFAS risk cannot be understood from a laboratory result alone. Effective monitoring considers potential sources, pathways and receptors to support defensible assessment, compliance and practical management decisions.

Protecting sensitive species starts long before construction begins.

28 South Environmental is supporting the Settlement Picnic Area and Purling Brook Causeway project in Springbrook National Park, helping protect habitat for the critically endangered Hinterland Spiny Crayfish through environmental approvals, water quality monitoring and on-ground management.

Another Olympic milestone for the team at 28 South!

The Redland Whitewater Centre has achieved a key Commonwealth environmental approval milestone, supporting delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Canoe Slalom venue and broader Birkdale Community Precinct. 28 South Environmental led the EPBC Act referral for the precinct.

Brisbane Stadium EPBC Act Referral Approved

28 South Environmental led the EPBC Act referral for the proposed Brisbane Stadium, National Aquatic Centre and broader Victoria Park / Barrambin precinct, securing a Not a Controlled Action decision and providing early certainty for Brisbane 2032 infrastructure delivery.

A mapped wetland does not always mean 50 metres of your site is untouchable

PFAS risk is about more than a laboratory result.

Protecting sensitive species starts long before construction begins.

Another Olympic milestone for the team at 28 South!

Brisbane Stadium EPBC Act Referral Approved

28 South welcomes Shaun Lawer as our NSW Manager

When Environmental Authorities Sneak Up on Your Project

Celebrating Tom Cranny’s acceptance into UDIA Emerging Leaders

EPBC Act Reform: Strategic Advice for Proponents at Every Project Stage – Before the Ground Shifts

Water quality monitoring in action

Introducing UDIA Queensland’s Supply, Planning, and Environment Committee’s Newest Member

We’ve officially landed on the Sunshine Coast!