Principal Environmental Scientist & Managing Director:

Damien Chappell

BSc Geol, CEnvP, GAICD

Damien is Landserv’s Managing Director and an Environmental Scientist / Geologist with over thirty years of experience managing environmental consulting groups and overseeing a broad range of environmental projects. Prior to joining Landserv in 2007, he established and grew a Victorian Environmental Services work group and a Petroleum Services work group for a global engineering firm. ...

Damien’s work in Geelong and western Victoria over several decades has culminated in Landserv now operating Geelong’s largest and most experienced group of contaminated land scientists and engineers – with knowledge of our region second to none.

Damien’s professional experience includes contaminated land and groundwater investigations, site remediation, landfill monitoring, risk assessment, environmental management plans and systems, environmental impact assessments and land use capability assessments. Damien has applied his experience to industrial land redevelopment projects, ports, coastal and marine environments, Defence facilities, industrial and petroleum facilities, landfills and greenfield developments. He is a Certified Environmental Professional (CEnvP), Exemplar Global certified Auditor (EMS) and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Damien is an active contributor to local business and community groups, including the Geelong Business Club, UDIA’s Geelong Sub-committee, the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, G21, Geelong Community Foundation, Geelong Sustainability and the Geelong Classic Car Club.

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Principal Environmental Scientist & Operations Coordinator Melbourne:

Ryan Edwards

CEnvP, BEnvSc

Ryan is a Principal Environmental Scientist and Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) with over 15 years professional experience as an environmental professional. Ryan has been with Landserv for over 10 years and leads the Melbourne team. He has worked on and managed many projects including large scale statutory environmental audits to smaller complex soil and groundwater investigation and remediation projects....

His experience ranges from providing evidence as an Expert Witness for various high profile hearings, managing multidisciplinary environmental investigations, environmental due diligence, phase 1 & 2 environmental site assessments, remediation, data analysis and interpretation, as well as liaising with and managing clients, contractors and auditors.

Ryan is also responsible for technical reviews and the collation and dissemination of advice across a range of site assessment and remediation programs on petrochemical, industrial, landfill and agricultural sites.

Outside of work, Ryan enjoys time spent in the outdoors with his family, including camping, fishing and gardening.

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Principal Environmental Scientist & Operations Coordinator Geelong:

Andrew Wigley

BEnvSc (Hons)

Andrew is a Principal Environmental Scientist with 15+ years’ experience as an environmental consultant and analytical chemist, with expertise in environmental management, environmental assessment and project management. Andrew has delivered projects ranging from large scale statutory environmental audits, soil and groundwater investigations and remediation projects, site suitability and landfill gas risk assessment projects....

He has extensive experience designing and delivering field programs, specifically environmental drilling, well installation monitoring, sampling, data collection and walk over site assessments.

Andrew specialises in Project Management, report writing, data analysis and interpretation, liaising with and managing contractors and Auditors, business development and undertaking detailed environmental site assessments.

In his spare time, Andrew enjoys attending the footy and spending time with his family.

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Associate Environmental Scientist / Hydrogeologist:

Lachlan Judd

BEnvSc Geol, GradDipSc (Groundwater Hydro)

Lachlan is an Associate Environmental Scientist / Hydrogeologist with over 5 years’ experience professional experience in implementing contaminated land, groundwater and multi-disciplinary environmental projects. Lachlan has worked across industries including petrochemical, mining, local and federal government (i.e. Defence) to deliver and manage environmental site assessment and remediation projects. ...

Lachlan has strong technical competencies in  delivering sampling programs with special emphasis on hydrogeological assessments and implementing monitoring programs.

In his spare time Lachlan spends time hiking, kayaking, renovating, and exploring the local beaches with his family and dogs.

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Geospatial Manager:

Paul Bazalicki

AssDipSurv, CertCart, MSSSI

Paul Bazalicki is Landserv’s Geospatial Manager and has over 30 years experience in three inter-related disciplines Cartography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Surveying. Paul provides mapping and GIS support to Landserv based on a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both the practical and theoretical application of Cartography, GIS and Surveying. ...

Paul’s experience covers both private industry and government and has included industries such as mining, oil and gas exploration, hydrography, archaeology, ecology and environmental.

When not at work Paul enjoys spending time with his family, surfing, hiking, camping and boating.

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Environmental Scientist:

Fletcher Hollands

BEnvSc

Fletcher joined Landserv as an Environmental Scientist in July 2022. He has a Bachelor of Environmental Science (Chemistry) from Monash University. Before joining Landserv, Fletcher worked on small to large scale projects gaining technical competency in water quality sampling and analysis including groundwater monitoring and reservoir depth profiling. ...

In his free time Fletcher enjoys surfing, camping, and exploring the outdoors with his dog.

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Environmental Engineer:

Tom Barter

BEnvEng (Hons)

Tom joined Landserv as an Environmental Scientist in October 2023 after completing his Bachelor of Environmental Engineering at Deakin University. Tom came to Landserv having worked as an Undergraduate Environmental Engineer while completing his studies. ...

He has experience in Wet and Dry Commissioning of water treatment plants, Soil and Groundwater assessments including sampling and data collection, groundwater well installation and monitoring, liaising with and managing/supervising subcontractors, analysis and interpretation of field data, desktop research and, classification and management of soils for reuse and/or offsite disposal.

In his spare time, Tom plays cricket in summer, footy in winter and surfs in all seasons.

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Financial Controller:

Ann Chappell

As Landserv’s Financial Controller since 2007, Ann Chappell has built and maintains a system of robust fiscal governance that fosters trust for our clients, employees and sub-contractors. Having supported Landserv’s Project Managers in their delivery of more than 1,000 projects, Ann has provided the foundation for Landserv’s organic growth, longevity and fiscal capability to take on large projects. ...

In Ann’s free time she is often seen early in the mornings walking her dog. Playing golf, cooking and catching up with friends for cheese and wine are also high on the list of enjoyments.

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Business Manager:

Sarah Dowling

Sarah joined the Landserv team as the Business Manager in October 2017. She manages the general business operations for Landserv and provides the team with day-to-day support. Sarah has a particular focus on Landserv’s Integrated Management System, contract administration, business planning, financial reporting and monitoring, marketing and HR....

Sarah has an extensive background in Administrative, Project Management, Business Management and Operations Management roles across New Zealand, England, the United States and Australia in both the public and private sectors. This is complemented by her qualifications in business and project management.

Sarah loves the beach in any weather and likes to spend her spare time surrounded by friends and family enjoying a good meal and a great glass of wine.

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