Policy Review - Draft Contaminated Land Policy

Land contamination stemming from the improper use and storage of hazardous substances can leave a broad range of complex and lasting impacts on the land. Contamination and its effects can often remain unnoticed within the environment for long periods of time and can have serious implications on a site’s ability to sustain healthy ecosystems and communities.

The purpose of the Draft Contaminated Land Policy outlines Council’s commitments and practices used to deal with land contamination matters.

This Policy observes a cautionary approach, and promotes processes that ensure land contamination is identified and dealt with at the earliest possible opportunity whilst carrying out council’s planning, regulatory, and land management activities.

There are no material changes to the policy regarding requirements, however since the last review there have been changes to legislation, references, staff titles, and the transition period for the EPAs Certified Contaminated Land Practitioner period has passed.

Have Your Say

Submissions can be made by

• reviewing the Draft Contaminated Land Policy and providing feedback by completing the submission form below;
• emailing to council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au; or
• posting to:
  Chief Executive Officer
  Port Macquarie-Hastings Council
  PO Box 84
  Port Macquarie NSW 2444

All submissions must be received by close of business on Thursday 21 April 2022.