Tonkin provides environment and sustainability services that support the net zero transition, enhance climate resilience and support circularity.
We partner with clients to develop solutions that enhance climate resilience and support adoption of circular approaches. Our dedicated national environment and sustainability team combines expertise from engineers, designers and technical innovators, who bring specialised knowledge of the infrastructure challenges linked to climate change and achieving the net zero transition. We excel in addressing diverse sustainability, resource recovery and environmental challenges, offering tailored solutions aligned to key project objectives.
Infrastructure sustainability
Tonkin’s Infrastructure Sustainability service is committed to advancing sustainable practices through plans that include embodied carbon assessments, circular economy approaches, and climate resilience. Recognising the urgency of the climate transition, we develop forward-thinking solutions prioritising long-term health of our environment, communities, and planet.
Waste infrastructure planning and design
Tonkin provides end-to-end planning and advisory services to assist throughout the landfill lifecycle. This can include green and brownfield siting feasibility, landfill airspace demand forecasting, life of site OpEx and CapEx estimates, site extensions, as well as rehabilitation. We can deliver all the design and documentation required to move a landfill project seamlessly towards construction. This includes detailed design of cells, liner selection, capping and all associated civil and structural design.
Environmental monitoring and assessments
Tonkin provides contaminated lands and environmental monitoring services, ensuring the safe and sustainable redevelopment of impacted sites. We specialise in site assessments, remediation strategies, and ongoing monitoring to address and mitigate contamination issues effectively. With a commitment to restoring and revitalising contaminated lands, we deliver tailored solutions that support sustainable land use and community resilience. We also provide Environmental Heritage Impact Assessment Reports to support major program delivery.
Circular economy
Tonkin adopts an integrated circular economy approach across our infrastructure projects to enhance material value retention and reduce waste. Our circular economy capability includes circular economy strategies and action plans, policy and guidelines, and prioritisation of circular approaches for optimal project outcomes. Our approach to circularity is informed by engineering insights and sector specific knowledge.