Review of Contaminated Land Policy
The Contaminated Land Policy (the Policy) describes how Council will keep relevant records regarding potentially contaminating activities and potentially contaminated land, provide information to interested parties and make decisions regarding activities on contaminated land in the Bathurst Regional Council local government area.
The Policy provides a single document which explains the broader statutory framework for managing contaminated land in NSW. It does not create obligations on landholders which exceed the requirements within the legislation. Contaminated Land is primarily managed through the Contaminated Land Management Act 1997 and the Environmental, Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Since the adoption of the Contaminated Land Policy in 2016, there have been several changes to associated legislation such as the Environmental, Planning and Assessment Act 1979. The Contaminated Land Policy has been updated to reflect these changes and ensure consistency with statutory guidelines.