Science Fact Sheets

The EDO is currently preparing a series of science fact sheets on topics related to the environmental planning and development assessment process. The fact sheets will be written in plain English and in a format similar to the EDO's legal fact sheets. Each fact sheet will be reviewed by members of the Expert Register.

The aim of the science fact sheets is to provide clear and relevant information to enable individuals and community groups to better participate in the environmental planning and development assessment process. The fact sheets will complement the advice work of the scientific assessment and advice service.

The science fact sheets will cover a range of topics, including:

• How to write submissions to government agencies on development proposals.

• How to review a flora and fauna assessment.

• How to review a water quality assessment.

• How to review a groundwater assessment.

• How to review an air quality assessment.

• How to review an economic impact assessment.

• How to calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with development proposals, with a focus on coal mines.

Other topics will also be covered. The science fact sheets will be placed here as they are finalized.

Technical Fact Sheet: Reducing the GHG Emissions of a Small Office
[PDF 158 KB]

Technical Fact Sheet: Water Quality Assessment
[PDF 152 KB]

Technical Fact Sheet: Air Quality – Dust Monitoring
[PDF 204 KB]

Advices and Submissions

Examples of scientific advices to clients and submissions to government agencies on development proposals are provided here, with the permission of the client and the Expert Register as relevant.

Submission on the Species Impact Statement for the proposed Shannon Creek dam
[html] [PDF 281 KB]

Letter to client on the environmental impacts of the proposed Careel Bay marina
[html] [PDF 224 KB]

Submission on the Environmental Assessment for the proposed Sydney desalination plant
[PDF 70 KB]

Policy submissions with a science component to them are provided here.