Consent Review Capabilities
RILEY has a well-established track record for providing technical review services to local and regional councils as well as private organisations with respect to land development and dam engineering.
Commissions typically comprise out-sourced consent processing for regulatory authorities and reviews for consent applicants or objectors. Specific service areas include geotechnical, dam engineering and wastewater treatment with land application.
Significant projects have included the review of geotechnical aspects of a $1b canal and hydro scheme on the Waitaki River and the Auckland Container Terminal expansion. 
The variety of projects undertaken has provided RILEY with significant insight into the consenting requirements of various regulatory authorities. As a result, authorities throughout New Zealand have utilised RILEY expertise to provide input into the development of policy.
Insights gained through the correct review process include the assessment of options for improvement of existing systems and procedures. RILEY has reviewed specific consent systems, focussing on geotechnical aspects of subdivision consent applications.
RILEY has also undertaken the development of guidelines and training documents to assist consent processing staff with respect to geotechnical issues.
