Contaminated Site Remediation

Our wide range of experience and expertise sets us apart as we continually deliver site remediation services to the highest standards.

Paul Smith Earthmoving has an extensive track record in managing and providing contaminated land remediation services for both large complex remediations to small contaminated sites. Whether planning a change of use for a site or rehabilitating a brownfield site, we can evaluate ground constraints, opportunities, and sustainability considerations. We place great importance on understanding our client’s needs and challenges while taking a pragmatic and balanced approach to ensure our solutions deliver long-term commercial, environmental, and economic success.

Paul Smith Earthmoving provides site remediation services to a wide range of clients including local government authorities, commercial developers, and residential landowners to which we take a collaborative approach working closely with the client to ensure that their specific needs and concerns are addressed. Our team has extensive experience working with regulatory agencies, and we are committed to meeting all relevant regulations and standards throughout the contaminated site remediation process.

We continuously develop our technical expertise through partnerships with industry associations and forums to promote sustainable, environmentally friendly site remediation solutions.

Paul Smith Earthmoving provides a range of site remediation services including:

  • Underground petroleum storage decommissioning
  • Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) removal and disposal
  • Asbestos-contaminated soil removal
  • Soil contamination transport and disposal
  • Construction and demolition waste transport and disposal
  • Other regulated and hazardous waste transport and disposal services
  • Heavy metals removal (including Arsenic, Mercury, and Lead)
  • Petroleum hydrocarbons removal (including petrol, diesel, lubricants, and oils)
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons removal (including tars, heavy oils, and ash residues)
  • Volatile organic compounds
  • Chlorinated organic compounds
  • Pesticides and herbicides
  • Dioxins
  • Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

Site Remediation Reinstatement Services
Paul Smith Earthmoving provides a range of services that can be implemented following contaminated site remediation works including:

  • Importation of clean backfill materials
  • Backfilling, compaction and testing to required specifications
  • Concrete and asphalt surfacing
  • Landscaping
Contaminated Site Remediation - Worker in Health and Safety Gear

Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund
Is your site eligible for CSRF funding?
The Ministry for the Environment is providing funding to help with the remediation of contaminated sites that pose a risk to human health and the environment. Regional councils and unitary authorities can apply for funding on behalf of landowners.

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Recent contaminated site remediation projects

“PSE has undertaken a number of projects with us over the last couple of years and we found them very approachable, reliable, and consistent to deal with. For our business, from small to medium-sized projects, they have consistently delivered quality work and have always been proactive in completing the work timeously and finding solutions to prevent cost overruns. A very professional approach and we look forward to continuing our relationship going forward.”

Adriaan Bester
Commercial Manager
Farrell Construction

Contaminated site? Get in touch with us today.

Our experienced team are ready to help you with your site remediation project, no matter where you are in the South Island. We have offices located in Timaru, Christchurch, Ashburton, Greymouth, Central Otago, and Twizel.

Contact usCall 0800 773 2002
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