Dunsborough Lakes Residential Development

Dunsborough Lakes is a premier land estate in Quindalup, Western Australia, located on the coastal lowland adjacent to the popular Geographe Bay.

Before redevelopment of the site, seasonal wet weather would create waterlogged and flood inundated areas on the site, and, in turn, acid sulfate soils would form. These naturally occurring soils are typically found in under waterlogged, iron and sulfate-rich conditions, and remain stable under anaerobic conditions. However, exposure to air can lead to their oxidation, with the result being the formation of sulfuric acid and the release of iron, aluminium and other heavy metals and nutrients from soils into surface water bodies and groundwater.

Monitoring and managing areas with acid sulfate soils is an important and ongoing step in preventing significant environmental harm to the Dunsborough Lakes development.

Positive results from the environmental monitoring our specialists undertook during the construction phase showed that no substantive impacts were caused to the surrounding natural environment throughout the onsite works.

As the development progressed, we supported our client with supervision for the treatment of acid sulfate soils, the extraction of groundwater, and associated environmental monitoring during the construction and installation of the infrastructure.  

Dunsborough Lakes is a growing residential estate and we continue to support the development providing ongoing advice for environmental monitoring and approvals.