What we do.
At Topo, we specialise in providing environmental and engineering solutions for our clients. Although our core services relate around soil and water management, our staff have a wide range of experience and can offer a multitude of services in the civil and environmental disciplines.
Erosion & Sediment Control
Topo are industry leaders in ESC, having wide ranging experience and providing innovative yet practical ESC solutions to clients. We employ 4 full-time CPESC’s. Two of our Directors are currently on the Board of Directors for the Australasian IECA.
Environmental Management
Topo’s environmental expertise extends to soil investigations and advice, Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS investigations and ASS Management Plans), Dispersive Soil Management Plans (DSMP), Noise and Vibration, Dust Monitoring, Infrastructure and Sustainability (ISCA).
Stormwater Management & Flood Assessment
Topo staff have considerable experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and water sensitive urban design.
Education & Training
Topo’s professional training courses aim to educate our clients and peers in key areas of our discipline. We offer formalised training as public and private courses.
Erosion & Sediment Control
Topo has four staff that hold the internationally recognised Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) accreditation. Topo has four staff that hold the internationally recognised Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) accreditation. Two of Topo Director’s, Kyle Robson and Terry Clark, are currently on the Board for the Australasian Sector of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA). We have developed significant practical experience with respect to ESC through our planning, field and secondment project experience acting in contractor, client and regulatory roles. Combined, this enables us to develop certifiable and practical ESC plans and provide experienced advice in the field.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our plans and advice and strive to provide innovative, effective and efficient solutions.
We provide:
• Conceptual and detailed ESC plans
• CPESC and RPEQ review and certification
• Type A, B and D sediment basin design, construction and operational guidence
• Auditing and compliance assessment
• Site advice and support
• Strategic planning and Policy
• Education and Training
• Expert witness
• Water quality monitoring and planning
Environmental Management
Topo staff have board environmental and engineering skills and experience. Whether short or long term, we can assist with environmental management aspects and roles on your project. Our practical soil, water, noise, vibration, air quality and waste management regularly provide clients with a proactive environmental management approach to compliment project requirements. In addition we have invested in Infrastructure Sustainability and can assist with ISCA reporting.
Whether it be site investigations, development of specific management plans or providing specialist advice allowing the client to effectively plan for, and proactively manage environmental aspects we can assist. Our skills and experience in environmental management across construction, development, resources and mining complement our entire service offering and allows us to holistically approach specific problems or scenarios.
We provide:
• Soil investigation, analysis, characterisation, mapping and management
• Dispersive soils investigation and development of Dispersive Soils Management Plans
• Acid Sulfate Soils (ASS) investigation and development of ASS Management Plans
• Ground and surface water impact assessment
• Contractor Environmental Management Plans
• Interpretation and rehabilitation advice
• Noise, vibration and air quality investigation, assessment, reporting and site management
• Infrastructure sustainability assessment and reporting
Stormwater Management & Flood Assessment
Topo staff have considerable experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and have undertaken a number of large scale flooding and hydraulic impact assessments for projects throughout Queensland, northern New South Wales and South Australia. We have experience in stormwater quality modelling using ‘MUSIC’ and the design of stormwater treatment systems to achieve relevant water quality objectives. Topo is skilled in the design of detention systems and is very familiar with many of the specific council requirements for WSUD in Queensland.
Topo has 3 principal engineers who are proficient in hydraulic modelling and planning. Our principals are all Registered Professional Engineers of Queensland (RPEQ) and have the technical expertise and practical experience to develop effective solutions in the field of stormwater management and flood assessment.
We provide:
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (both 1- dimensional and 2-dimensional)
• Flooding and hydraulic impact assessments
• High Efficiency Sediment (HES) Basin and Detention basin design
• Stormwater quality modelling
• Flood risk assessments and management plans
• Drainage and spillway design
Education & Training
At Topo we aim to educate our clients and peers through all areas of our discipline. We adopt an interactive approach to project delivery and are serious about providing the support required for the success of the greater project, even after we have delivered our specific component. We are unlikely to identify a problem without offering a solution.
We also offer more formalised training, and our Director, Terry Clark, holds a Certificate IV in training and assessment. He regularly presents ESC training to a range of audience groups (field, compliance, office based). Terry has trained over 2,500 people in QLD, NSW, VIC, NT and TAS. Terry’s wealth of experience and qualifications (RPEQ, CPESC & former CPSS) provide attendees with an engaging and insightful course which is approved by the International Erosion Control Association (IECA).
Topo offers customised training packages as well as a standardised programme, including:
ESC 1 – Introductory Course for General Site Personnel
ESC 2 – Intermediate Course for Site Supervisors, Engineers, PM’s and Advisors
ESC 3 – Advanced Course for Plan Preparers, Designers, Auditors and Specialists seeking CPESC accreditation
Type A, B & D Sediment Basin Design – Suitable for those designing, constructing or operating sediment basins
