Assessing the potential impact of odour is vital for sites seeking to gain development approval and wishing to comply with regulations on an onging basis.

PEL companies have been leading consultants in odour and dust assessment for a range of industries including processing plants, refineries and waste water treatment plants. In particular, we have deep experience in the intensive livestock industry. Over the years, we have conducted hundreds of studies and provided expert testimony in legal cases on behalf of many clients in the poultry, cattle and pig farming industries. 

Our impact assessments are based on emissions characterisation which incorporates analysis of meteorological factors and farm management practices, as well as our evaluation tools such as field odour surveys and dispersion modelling. Our comprehensive assessment approach enables our clients to implement effective separation distances in order to avoid odour nuisance at sensitive neighbouring receptors. 

Based on our depth of experience, we have developed models for estimating odour emissions from intensive livestock operations and provided best practice advice to industry bodies including the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), Australian Pork Limited (APL) and Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA).