Remediation
Asbestos Remediation, Abatement and Removal
Protect people, projects and the environment with independent, end-to-end support for ACM management.
West Soil & Water assists Western Australian operators in planning, overseeing and verifying your efforts, ensuring all works are safe, compliant and aligned with the site’s risk profile. Where necessary, we can assist you in engaging licensed removal contractors.
To learn more about how WSW can secure safety and compliance on your site, get in touch.
What Is Asbestos Remediation?
Asbestos remediation is the process of managing, removing, or containing asbestos containing material on site. The aim is to prevent fibre release and human exposure and, depending on site conditions, can involve full removal, targeted excavation or a less invasive management strategy. At WSW, we decide on an appropriate approach based on:
Whether asbestos is friable or non-friable
Its location (soil, fill, structures, surface debris)
The extent of contamination
The site’s current and future land use
In WA, asbestos remediation is mandated under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and the Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022.
WSW’s Role in Asbestos Remediation
Our team guide remediation works from planning through to validation, working alongside suitably licensed removal contractors where necessary.
Remediation Planning and Strategy
All remediation begins with a clear, evidence based plan. Taking findings from our investigations, WSW will develop a remediation strategy that defines:
The extent and nature of contamination
Suitable removal, containment or management methods
Health, safety and environmental controls
Validation and clearance requirements
With a clear roadmap, we ensure remediation is proportionate, targeted and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Coordination with Licensed Removal Contractors
Where removal or abatement is required, WSW partners with commercial asbestos removal contractors to undertake physical works. Our team provides the independent technical oversight that keeps activities effective and compliant – reviewing methodologies, sequences and controls.
Containment and Risk Management Solutions
Where full removal is neither necessary nor practical, our team may recommend containment measures like capping, stabilisation and land use controls. These provide a compliant, low risk outcome that is more cost effective than commercial asbestos removal. These solutions are meticulously designed to ensure they remain effective long term.
Validation, Clearance and Reporting
WSW provides ongoing support following remediation, undertaking validation and clearance activities to confirm asbestos risks have been properly addressed. This can include:
Post-remediation soil sampling
Visual clearance inspections
Laboratory analysis through NATA-accredited facilities
In addition, our team will assist you in preparing regulator-ready reports that demonstrate compliance with relevant legislation.
Why WA Operators Choose WSW
Clients across Western Australia have engaged WSW for independent and technically robust advice on managing asbestos contamination. Our team pride themselves on:
Independent Oversight: Clear separation between advice, verification and the work itself
Regulatory and Local Experience: Strong understanding of how asbestos permeates in WA and relevant regulations
Integrated Approach: Seamless transition from investigation to remediation planning and validation
Practical Advice: Solutions tailored to your site’s specific conditions, risks and proposed use
Working with WSW, you gain the confidence that your site will be managed responsibly, transparently and in line with best practice.
Contact WSW & Work with a Leading Asbestos Remediation Company
If you are concerned about asbestos contamination on your site or are seeking independent support to advise remediation works, West Soil & Water is willing and ready to assist. We ensure asbestos remediation is planned, managed and validated correctly, ensuring your site protects people, the environment and its bottom line.
For more information, contact our office.
FAQs
When Is Remediation Required?
WA operators will need to remediate when:
Asbestos contamination presents a risk to human health or the environment
Earthworks, demolition or redevelopment will disturb ACMs
Regulatory requirements demand management or removal
Land use is changing to a more sensitive purpose
Remediation is designed to prevent project delays, higher costs and compliance issues. Planning early and thoroughly will ensure these risks are minimised as much as possible.
How Can Remediation fit into a Wider Contaminated Land Management Plan?
Remediation for ACMs can form part of a broader management framework that addresses other contaminants such as acid sulphate soils and heavy metals. As an experienced asbestos remediation company, our plans include:
Investigations
Remediation
Regulatory reporting assistance
Long term monitoring
Working with our team, you’ll benefit from continuity across every stage. We use the findings of our investigations to inform remediation and verify the results against WA regulations.
What is the cost of your services?
The cost of remediation will vary depending on the context of your site. The type of asbestos present, its condition, the extent of contamination and proposed land uses will all play a role. Remediation requirements for isolated, non-friable fragments differ greatly from those needed for widespread and friable contamination, and the costs will too.
Accurate costing is only possible once an asbestos investigation has been conducted by a remediation company. This will determine whether removal, containment or ongoing management is required and provide the evidence needed to define the remediation scope. For a better idea of the possible cost of asbestos remediation on your site, get in touch.