In Queensland, mining and agriculture can share and compete for land, water, and labour among other things, which can lead to stress on an already precious and limited resources. This can result in disputes having an impact on other sectors. Fortunately, many resources can be used, for example mine waste waters can be used for agricultural irrigation purposes, provided that simple treatment mechanisms are put in place to reduce specified contaminants.

C&R Consulting possess unique and extensive knowledge in many fields such as Access Agreements, related policy, water management, flow paths, negotiations/mediation, soil and water chemistry among other things, allowing us to design low-cost, low-technology treatment mechanisms to promote innovative and dynamic solutions.

C&R can offer services for:

• Chemistry & Hydrochemistry
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Water chemistry
  • Soil chemistry
  • Nutrient chemistry (including cycling)
  • Groundwater chemistry (including saline water)
  • Mineral chemistry
  • Forensic chemistry
  • Chemical modelling and contaminant fate transport
• Ecology
  • Invasive Weeds
  • Identification of Noxious Weeds (classes I, II, III)
  • Vegetation assessments
  • Specialist advice on control methods
  • Advice on legal obligations for weed removal and prevention
  • Weed Management Plans
  • Advice on suitable native species to rehabilitate disturbed areas
• Environmental legislation and compliance
  • Cattle Feedlot Design
• Geology
  • Levee and dam failure
  • Quarry Assessment
• Hydrology & hydrogeology
  • Water management
  • Irrigation Alternatives
  • Groundwater assessments
• Soils
  • Specialist environmental advice
  • Fully comprehensive or small scale assessments
  • Erosion and sediment control management plans
  • Chemical testing and investigations for pesticides and other contaminants
  • Cost effective remediation strategies for contaminated soils
  • Cost effective remediation strategies for saline soils