Landfill Gas Risk Assessment

Identify and mitigate landfill gas risks early to support safe developments, regulatory compliance, and a smooth project delivery process. Our consultants provide fast, reliable landfill gas risk assessments to keep your project on track.
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Landfill Gas Risk Assessment (LFG RA) service overview

Landfill gas poses significant risks to developments near former or operational landfill sites. Without a proper landfill gas risk assessment, unexpected hazards like methane accumulation or carbon dioxide migration can lead to safety concerns, regulatory non-compliance, and costly delays.

At Automated Environmental, we specialise in LFG RAs to help land owners, planning consultants , and urban developers in Melbourne identify risks early and support compliance with planning legislation and EPA Victoria guidelines.

Our landfill gas consultants provide:

  • Comprehensive site investigations for potential gas migration risks
  • Regulatory-compliant landfill gas risk assessment reports
  • Automated workflows for fast, cost-efficient assessments
  • Strategic guidance to integrate findings into your development plan
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What is a Landfill Gas Risk Assessment?

A LFG RA evaluates the potential for hazardous gases—primarily methane and carbon dioxide—to migrate from landfills and impact nearby developments and receptors. 

Contaminated land consultants undertake this assessment to:

  • Determine if landfill gas exists on or near a site
  • Assess the risk of migration and accumulation of gases
  • Identify mitigation measures to protect human health and the environment
With increasing regulatory focus, contaminated land specialists must factor in EPA Victoria’s landfill buffer guidelines when assisting with developments near landfill sites.

We simplify landfill gas risk assessments so you can focus on managing your development

Our process: how we conduct a Landfill Gas Risk Assessment

We follow a structured, regulatory-compliant process to deliver accurate landfill gas risk assessment reports efficiently:

  • Desktop study & data review

    • Analyse historical site data, land use records, and EPA Victoria guidelines
    • Identify landfill buffer zones and potential gas migration pathways

  • On-site landfill gas monitoring

    • Where required, install monitoring wells to test for methane, carbon dioxide, and other gases
    • Conduct multiple sampling events to assess seasonal variations

  • Risk evaluation & mitigation planning

    • Determine potential hazards based on landfill gas flows and concentrations
    • Identify necessary mitigation strategies to protect future site occupants

  • Regulatory-compliant LFG RA report

    • Detailed findings aligned with EPA Victoria regulations
    • Clear recommendations to support planning permit approvals
    • This structured approach assists with early identification of landfill gas risks, allowing for smooth project execution and compliance with environmental regulations.

Why is an LFG RA necessary?

Without a proper assessment of hazards presented by landfill gas, developers risk:

Unexpected landfill gas findings can delay regulatory approvals, risk regulatory penalties resulting in legal and financial repercussions and late-stage risk identification often leads to expensive solutions

By conducting early-stage landfill gas risk assessments, developers can:

Proactively address potential hazards, obtain timely regulatory compliance and approvals, and keep projects on schedule

Why choose Automated Environmental?

Our contaminated land consultants in Melbourne bring industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a streamlined approach to landfill gas risk assessment.

✔ Expertise you can trust – experienced consultants with a track record of regulatory-compliant assessments
✔ Regulatory alignment – deep understanding of EPA Victoria guidelines and industry best practices
✔ Fast & cost-effective – automated workflows for efficient assessments without compromising accuracy
✔ End-to-end support – from initial site evaluation to compliance reporting

Don't let landfill gas risks delay your project. Our expert landfill gas consultants provide fast, reliable risk assessments to keep your development safe, compliant, and on schedule.