A new state-of-the art Early Learning Centre in Attadale, Perth is being developed with roof-top play to give its children much-needed outdoor stimulation in an otherwise highly developed urban environment.

With a child-centric approach, they contacted CETEC to assess the need and determine how to best control for local air pollution to ensure the long-term safety and health of its children.

Project Details

Services:
Indoor Air Quality
Sectors:
Child-care
Location:
Perth

Our Work

• Using several testing techniques overlaid with Department of Water and Environmental Regulation data CETEC reported on air quality against published guidelines – including National Environment Protection Measures (Commonwealth), Worksafe Australia, United States Environmental Protection Agency, World Health Organisation, Environmental Design Green Building, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
• Air quality tests were conducted – including extended period PM2.5 and PM10 monitoring, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Benzene, Ethyl Benzene, Toluene, Xylene (BTEX)
• Provided preliminary recommendations for further assessment of air quality impacts and verification of features designed to mitigate vehicle emissions; attended Community consultations to explain report outcomes.

Our Impact

• Enabled the design development to mitigate air quality impacts.
• Helped developers satisfy DA provisions and address community concerns.
• Assured long-term health of children and staff at the childcare centre.