Real advice, real support — right where you need it.
Helping businesses meet their environmental responsibilities through practical, on-site support, coaching, and straightforward compliance solutions.
I support clients across construction and development projects with tailored, site-focused environmental services — helping them meet compliance requirements efficiently and effectively.
I believe environmental compliance shouldn’t be a barrier, it should be part of getting the job done well. I’m passionate about working together to meet environmental obligations without blowing out the program or the budget.
I genuinely enjoy being on the ground, working with the people who know what’s happening on site. That’s where the best solutions come from.
Hi, I’m Lorraine Dunmall, an environmental consultant based in Melbourne and a CPESC-certified specialist in erosion and sediment control.
Real advice, real support — right where you need it.
Being a CPESC-certified specialist in erosion and sediment control and with over 10 years of practical experience across Australia and New Zealand, I provide real support for civil infrastructure and earthworks projects through collaboration to deliver tailored environmental solutions.
My focus is on making environmental compliance achievable on site, offering hands-on services like environmental awareness training, inspections, and advice to support both regulatory obligations and sustainability outcomes.
TIH Consulting is built on Truth, Integrity, and Honesty — and that’s exactly how I work with you.
Regularly assess erosion and sediment controls, site conditions, and compliance with environmental permits.
Helping you understand how your project meets environmental regulations and providing reports for your team and regulators.
Create or review EMPs that address your site’s unique risks, supporting effective management of environmental risks during construction.
Equipping your team with the knowledge and tools needed to maintain responsible, compliant site practices.
Provide rapid, on-the-ground support and guidance to minimise impact and ensure regulatory compliance.
Working with you to identify environmental risks early and develop realistic, cost-effective solutions that protect both your project and the environment.
Single page documents with clear and easy to follow information on how to install some erosion and sediment controls for practical use onsite
Example templates of checklists and forms that can be used onsite
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“I had the pleasure of working with Lorraine on the Raising London Circuit project, where her environmental expertise directly supported improved sustainability outcomes onsite. Lorraine played a key role in increasing environmental awareness across the team and strengthening data capture processes, which significantly improved our ability to track and report on sustainability performance. Her collaborative approach and practical insight were instrumental in integrating environmental and sustainability goals into day-to-day site operations. Lorraine was an invaluable asset to the team.“
Brae Haddock
Sustainability Advisor, Ineco
“As Project Manager on the Wambo Wind Farm civil works in Queensland, I worked closely with Lorraine on the civil infrastructure build where she demonstrated sound knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks. Her ability to interpret and apply compliance requirements in a practical, site-based context ensured we met our environmental obligations during construction. Lorraine’s proactive engagement with the client and construction team, combined with her practical approach to on the ground implementation of erosion and sediment controls and environmental compliance, played a key role in the project’s environmental outcomes.”
Lawrenzo Van Hamond
Project Manager, Fulton Hogan, Wambo Wind Farm Stage 1
“As North Island Environmental Manager at Fulton Hogan, Lorraine provided practical and commercially-astute support to our field teams. This ranged from training material to on-site audits, always with the outcome in mind. Lorraine is passionate about helping up-skill those around her in environmental regulations and could be relied upon to provide robust guidance that could be relied upon. I would absolutely say that her hands-on approach and strong regulatory knowledge strengthened our long-term environmental management.”
Dale Eastham
National Environmental Manager, Fulton Hogan, New Zealand
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