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What every property developer needs to know about potentially contaminated land: the complete handbook

Purchasing, developing or selling potentially contaminated land? Find out what effect dealing with potentially contaminated land might have on the bottom line of your development or divestment project as early as possible so that you can make an informed decision(s) and avoid significant loss.

Nine out of ten times land contamination is not a serious issue, however, are you going to take the chance that it isn’t? The unforeseen risks can potentially bankrupt your business.

In our new guide on potentially contaminated land, you’ll learn about:

  • What potentially contaminated land is and the associated risks to your business;
  • What steps you need to take to mitigate potential risk and the entities you need to work with; and
  • What the implications are from a cost and management perspective.

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What's Inside

What is Potentially Contaminated Land?

Its definition, a list of land uses with a high potential for contamination and tell-tale signs.

Relevance to the Development Process

A summary of the main scenarios under which a developer will encounter the issue of potentially contaminated land.

Implications for Land Developers

A summary of the main business risks and statutory compliance liabilities.

Assessing Potentially Contaminated Land

A summary of the site assessment process.

Costs and Scheduling

An indicative guide to how much site assessments cost and how long they take plus an example case study of what not to do.

Value of Reputable Environmental Consultants

It is important to make an informed choice of consultant. Site assessment should be conducted by professionals who have the relevant qualifications, competencies and experience.

Social Proof

CAF have a long standing partnership working with Out-Task Environmental on various industrial food processing projects. They are our preferred partner for projects of this nature, bringing with them a team of consummate professionals together with solutions in working through complex EPA permitting requirements and ultimately success in obtaining Works Approvals and Permits from relevant authorities.

Our projects are successful due to the input they provide. We look forward to delivering many future projects with the support of Out-Task Environmental.

Leigh Findley, Managing Director - CAF Consulting

Out-Task Environmental provided clear, easy to understand advice in relation to contamination of a former landfill site. Richard communicated well with frequent updates and advised of appropriate next steps.”

Claire McVilly, Strategic Planner - City of Greater Geelong

As part of our rezoning application for 200 residential lots, we were required to conduct an environmental audit and provide a environmental statement.  With the help of the team at Out Task Environmental we were able to complete extensive testing to fulfil the requirements of the EPA and the environmental auditor.  Richard and the team were fantastic to work with and were able to meet tight timelines and cope with the ever changing requirements.  They not only fulfilled the requirements of the auditor in the shortest time possible but also communicated extremely well between all stakeholders involved in the process.  I could not recommend the team at Out-Task Environmental more highly if you need to navigate the complex environmental obligations and EPA requirements.”

David Dyer, Director - Cobains Real Estate Developments Pty Ltd

About Us

Out-Task Environmental offers specialist environmental consulting services to both private and public sector clients across a range of industry sectors. Our consulting service predominantly revolves around potentially contaminated land site assessments, soil testing, non-statutory environmental audits and EPA permissions applications & licence compliance (including recycled water / wastewater treatment & reuse).

We combine specialised environmental consulting expertise with a commitment to providing exceptional value for money. Our streamlined operations and low overheads allow us to deliver high-quality, custom solutions at competitive rates, without the inefficiencies and delays of larger firms. We focus on fast, efficient service, ensuring you get the expert support you need—quickly and cost-effectively.

Environmental consultants should be able to demonstrate a commitment to professional competency, quality management and ethical services. Managing Director Richard Benns is a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) and an associate member of the peak industrial body for contaminated land consultants, the Australian Contaminated Land Consultants Association (ACLCA).

Frustrated or overwhelmed by environmental 'red tape' or just don't know where to start?

Download our informative ebook on potentially contaminated land now!