Peter founded Open Lines in 2010 after previous stints consulting and working for the Commonwealth Government. Peter is highly regarded for his work on large and complex EPBC strategic assessments around Australia.

He thinks that collaboration, a real understanding of issues, and clarity of communication are the keys to delivering successful projects.

His strengths include the ability to lead and manage the delivery of complex projects, helping clients use the right strategy, and delivering high quality written material that is well received by clients and regulators.

Projects that Peter has helped lead include:

• Western Sydney Growth Centres strategic assessment

• Molonglo Adpative Management Strategy

• EPBC Act Guide to Undertaking Strategic Assessments

Heather Tolley is a Director of Open Lines, and leads many of our environmental impact assessments under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

She sees the big picture, bringing strategic understanding of our clients’ needs, legislative and policy requirements, and good environmental outcomes to each project.

For our customers this means robust, practical, regulatory outcomes delivered on time and on budget for large and complex projects in sectors ranging from urban development to mining and infrastructure.

Projects that Heather has helped lead include:

• Abbot Point Cumulative Impact Assessment

• Impact assessments under the EPBC Act

• EPBC Act significant impact guidelines for migratory shorebirds