City of Parramatta Contamination Conditions
48 contamination conditions imposed by City of Parramatta across 5 development applications in our dataset. Contamination conditions manage land affected by past industrial, commercial or agricultural use — site investigation, remediation action plans, validation reporting and the safe handling of asbestos and hazardous material.
1. Development must be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and supporting documentation (stamped by Council), except where the conditions of this consent expressively require otherwise: Architectural Drawings Drawing No. Issue Plan Title Dated DA-010-040 B Demolition Plan 30/06/2023 DA-715-001 B Staging Diagram 30/06/2023 DA-110-002 S CA Basement 06 15/5/2024 12.09.25 DA-110-003 S CA Basement 05 28/6/2024 12.09.25 DA-110-004 U CA Basement 04 28/6/2024 12.09.25 DA-110-005 U CA Basement 03 28/6/2024 12.09.25 DA-110-006 T CA Basement 02 28/6/2024 12.09.25 1 DA-110-007 X CA Basement 01 15/08/2024 12.09.25 DA-110-008 X CC Ground Floor 15/08/2024 09.02.26 DA-110-009 U CC…
61. A Construction Environmental Management System and Plan (CEMP) shall be submitted to, and approved by the Principal Certifying Authority prior to work. The CEMP must be prepared in accordance with ISO14001:2015 and the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources (2004) ‘Guidelines for the Preparation of Environmental Management Plans’. The CEMP will be developed in keeping with the methods, procedures and recommendations outlined in the CEMP ultimately approved for the wider development area under consent DA/1100/2021. In order to comply with the POEO Act (1997) and this Consent, environmental due diligence must be demonstrated to have been exercised throughout the…
162. All landscape works (including any street tree and turf planting in the street verge / nature strip/ road reserve) shall be maintained and watered for a minimum period of one (1) year following the issue of a Final Occupation Certificate, in accordance with the approved landscape plan and conditions Reason: To ensure restoration of environmental amenity. General advisory notes This consent contains the conditions imposed by the consent authority which are to be complied with when carrying out the approved development. However, this consent is not an exhaustive list of all obligations which may relate to the carrying out of the development under the EP&A Act, EP&A Regulation and other…
44. Prior to the issue of the relevant Construction Certificate relating to the permanent groundwater dewatering and reuse system, the applicant must submit a Final Groundwater Reuse Water Management Plan, which must be to the satisfaction of Council’s Group Manager Development and Traffic Services Unit (DTSU). The Plan must address, but is not limited to, the following matters: a. Operational procedures process control b. Water balance model with details for reuse and disposal, and contingencies for storage during periods of extended wet weather c. Maintenance d. Contingency protocols and incident response e. Reuse water quality and monitoring f. Operator, contractor and user awareness g.…
148. Prior to the issue of any relevant Occupation Certificate relating to the permanent groundwater dewatering and reuse system, the applicant must submit a Final Groundwater Impact Assessment and Groundwater Reuse Water Quality Management Plan, which must be to the satisfaction of the Council’s Group Manager Development and Traffic Services Unit (DTSU). The Plan must address, but is not limited to, the following matters: a) As built details of the final groundwater water storage system. b) Water balance model with details for reuse and disposal, as well as contingencies for storage during periods of extended wet weather. c) Operational procedures process control. d) Maintenance. e)…
62. Any site excavation areas must be kept free of accumulated water at all times. Water that accumulates within an excavation must be removed and disposed of in a manner that does not result in: the pollution of waters; nuisance to neighbouring properties; or damage/potential damage to neighbouring land and/or property. Construction site stormwater may be discharged to Council’s stormwater system during construction only, as part of the approved Construction Environmental Management Plan with the prior approval of the Principal Certifying Authority, and in accordance with the following water quality requirements. Site water discharged must not exceed suspended DA/356/2025 19 solid…
147. Prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate a Positive Covenant and Restriction on the Use of Land under Section 88E of the Conveyancing Act 1919 must be created, burdening the owners with the requirement to maintain the on-site stormwater detention and the WSUD facilities installed on the lot. The terms of the 88E Instruments are to be generally in accordance with Council's “standard terms” available in Council’s website, under Development Forms. DA No.:DA/545/2024 Page | 63 Council’s standard application form shall be lodged, accompanied by the required documents and plans, only after the completion, final inspection and certification of the on-site detention system. The Positive…
2. This consent is to be read in conjunction with all conditions imposed under DA/738/2016 (as amended). The relevant conditions of DA/738/2016 (as amended) must be addressed in any Construction Certificate, including but not limited to: • The payment of any fees or contributions, • Any requirements for earthworks/acid sulphate soils, • Any requirements for contamination/remediation, • Any requirements for waste management, • The provision of public art, • Design excellence requirements. In addition, prior to the issue of any Construction Certificate in accordance with this consent, a notice of modification to development consent DA/738/2016 as amended, pursuant the requirements of Clause…
1. Development must be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans and supporting documentation (stamped by Council), except where the conditions of this consent expressively require otherwise: Note: Plans and drawings to be approved following satisfaction of deferred commencement conditions. Specialist Reports Document Ref No. Issue Prepared By Dated Statement of Environmental Planning September M210362 - Effects Ingenuity 2024 Operational Waste 16 Management Plan 3408 C Elephants Foot September 2024 BASIX Certificate No. Efficient Living 05 May - - 1765487M_03 Pty Ltd 2025 BASIX & NatHERS 5 May B Efficient Living Assessment 2025 24 Accessibility Review Report – 23253 1.1…
52. Prior to the issue of the relevant Construction Certificate(s), the applicant must submit detailed documentation of the design and operation of the permanent groundwater storage system, demonstrating the following: a) The location of the groundwater storage tank. b) The system’s capacity on a daily, weekly and annual take and storage of groundwater. DA No.:DA/545/2024 Page | 18 c) Detail the final groundwater water storage system ensuring storage for up to 5 days, treatment capacity and reuse based on a groundwater inflow rate of 0.67ML/year or otherwise advised. d) Water balance model with details for reuse and disposal, as well as contingencies for storage during periods of extended…
51. The stormwater management systems are to be designed in accordance with Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles and shall comply with the City of Parramatta Council's Development Control Plan. The quality of the stormwater flow from the developed site shall be improved to achieve the following pollutant retention targets prior to discharge into the Council’s drainage / creek system. The designer shall ensure and certify that the stormwater management system will achieve these following objectives: • Gross Pollutants: 90% reduction in the post development mean annual load of total gross pollutant load (greater than 5mm) • Total Suspended Solids: 85% reduction in the post…
22. All fill imported onto the site shall be validated to ensure the imported fill is suitable for the proposed land use from a contamination perspective. Fill imported on to the site shall also be compatible with the existing soil characteristic for site drainage purposes. Council may require details of appropriate validation of imported fill material to be submitted with any application for future development of the site. Hence all fill imported onto the site should be validated by either one or both of the following methods during remediation works: a) Imported fill should be accompanied by documentation from the supplier which certifies that the material is not contaminated based upon…
10. With regards to Aboriginal Heritage Management, compliance with the following is required: • Aboriginal Consultation Aboriginal consultation must be undertaken in accordance with the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents 2010. • Application for AHIP Following consultation, an application for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) under Part 6 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 must be submitted and approved prior to any salvage excavation works. • Salvage Excavation Archaeological salvage excavations must be carried out in accordance with the approved methodology and only after the AHIP has been granted. These works must be completed prior…
47. Prior to the issue of the relevant Construction Certificate(s), the final Civil Siteworks and Stormwater Management Plans (prepared by Sky Engineering and Project Management, August 2025) shall be revised and submitted to the satisfaction of the Group Manager, Development and Traffic Services addressing the following requirements: a) Revised stormwater pipe system draining the RE1 zoned lands and the Library & Community Centre related outdoor space drainage system, located within the development site, showing the 375 mm diameter RCP drainage line (future public drainage line), draining through the RE1 zoned land located on 8-10 Shirley Street, Carlingford. b) The Library and Community…
149. Prior to the issue of any relevant Occupation Certificate, the Groundwater Reuse Water Quality Management Plan approved by this Consent must be the subject of a Positive Covenant and Restriction on the Use of Land under Section 88E of the Conveyancing Act 1919, burdening all owners corporation / property owner with the requirement to maintain the approved groundwater reuse and treatment system, and ensure that all of its DA No.:DA/545/2024 Page | 65 procedures, controls, maintenance obligations, protocols, monitoring and the like are achieved in perpetuity. The terms of the 88E Instruments are to be to the satisfaction of Council. Where a Title exists, the Positive Covenant and…
45. Prior to the issue of the relevant Construction Certificate relating to the permanent groundwater dewatering and reuse system, the applicant must submit a final Conceptual Groundwater Model and run sensitivity numerical analyses to the satisfaction of the Council’s Group Manager Development and Traffic Services Unit (DTSU). The model and analyses must consider the effects of: (i) Potential variation of groundwater levels from those measured in the short term. (ii) Presence of fractures/less competent rock mass with higher permeability in shallower depth beneath the measured groundwater table. (iii) Effect of rainfall infiltration in conjunction with adopted boundary conditions. (iv)…
11. With regards to Heritage and Archaeology Management, compliance with the following is required: • Induction Requirement Prior to commencement of any works, all personnel involved in the project must attend a Heritage and Archaeology induction. This induction must outline the significance of the site, the potential for uncovering relics, and the legal responsibilities of workers under the NSW Heritage Act 1977. • Archaeological Testing and Monitoring A program of historical archaeological testing and monitoring must be undertaken by a suitably qualified archaeologist in accordance with best practice guidelines and any relevant approvals or permits. • Unexpected Finds Protocol An…
127. Prior to the issue of any Occupation Certificate, the Groundwater Reuse Management Plan approved by this Consent must be the subject of a Positive Covenant and Restriction on the Use of Land under Section 88E of the Conveyancing Act 1919, burdening all owners with the requirement to maintain the approved groundwater reuse and treatment system, and ensure that all of its procedures, controls, maintenance obligations, protocols, monitoring and the like are achieved in perpetuity. The terms of the 88E Instruments are to be to the satisfaction of Council’s Group Manager Development and Traffic Services Unit (DTSU). Where a Title exists, the Positive Covenant and Restriction on the Use of…
71. In the event that material is identified at the subject site as contaminated as defined in the Managing Land Contamination Planning Guidelines dated 1998 and prepared by the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, the soil must be tested by a person with suitable expertise, to ensure the soil contaminant levels are below acceptable health criteria for residential areas. Any soil investigation must be carried out in accordance with the NSW Environment Protection Authority's Guidelines for Consultants Reporting on Contaminated Sites, the NSW Department of Environment and Conservation Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Groundwater Contamination 2007, and the provisions of…
149. Discharge of treated groundwater to Council’s stormwater system must not exceed 0.5ML/year. Any such discharge must meet all water requirements and NOT exceed 5 litres/second. Such discharge shall only be for emergency or maintenance needs associated with operation of the groundwater capture, treatment and reuse system, and not for the purposes of disposing excess treated groundwater that cannot be used on site. Prior to any such discharge to Council’s stormwater system the property manager must inform Council’s Group Manager, Development and Traffic Services of: (i) the start and finish dates for when the site will be draining groundwater into Council’s drainage system and (ii)…
42. Prior to the issue of the relevant Construction Certificate relating to the permanent groundwater dewatering and reuse system, the applicant must provide evidence of the following, to the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority: a. Adequate strip drains/drainage cells to be designed and installed behind the shotcrete. The drainage system should include redundancy in case of localized clogging; DA/356/2025 11 b. All exposed weather rock excavations shall be shotcreted to prevent fretting and degradation of exposed rock mass within the basement in the areas nominated by the project geotechnical engineer. As a minimum, the design of shotcrete shall consider the ground…
70. While building work is being carried out, all soil removed from or imported to the site is managed in accordance with the following requirements: (a) All excavated material removed from the site must be classified in accordance with the EPA’s Waste Classification Guidelines before it is disposed of at an approved waste management facility and the classification, and the volume of material removed must be documented. (b) All fill material imported to the site must be Virgin Excavated Natural Material as defined in Schedule 1 of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 or a material identified as being subject to a resource recovery exemption by the NSW EPA. Reason: To ensure…
90. Site water discharged must not exceed suspended solid concentrations of 50 parts per million, and must be analysed for pH and any contaminants of concern identified during the preliminary or detailed site investigation, prior to discharge to the stormwater system. The analytical results must comply with relevant Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) and ANZ Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality. Other options for the disposal of excavation pump-out water include disposal to sewer with prior approval from Sydney Water, or off-site disposal by a liquid waste transporter for treatment/disposal to an appropriate waste treatment/processing facility. Reason: To prevent pollution of…
148. Annual certification is to be submitted to Council confirming that the groundwater re-use system has been tested and certified by an appropriately qualified hydraulic engineer and which confirms/demonstrates that: i. Its construction remains consistent with the approved plans; and ii. It is fully operational and achieving the target water quality and quantity performance criteria in the approved final Groundwater Reuse Management Plan; and iii. Not more than 0.5ML/year of treated groundwater has been disposed of to Council’s stormwater system, and only then for emergency or maintenance needs. Reason: To ensure that the approved system is maintained and running as approved and to…
43. Prior to the issue of the relevant Construction Certificate relating to the permanent groundwater dewatering and reuse system, the applicant must provide the following to the Principal Certifying Authority and to Council for its records: (i) Evidence of that any relevant license has been granted under the Water Industry Competition Act 2006, or written evidence from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal that such a license is not required; and (ii) Evidence that any relevant license has been granted under the Water Management Act 2000 (WMA 2000) or written evidence from the relevant agency that such a license is not required. Reason: To ensure compliance with the relevant…
12. The preparation of an appropriate hazard management strategy by an appropriately licensed asbestos consultant pertaining to the removal of contaminated soil, encapsulation or enclosure of any asbestos material is required. This strategy shall ensure that any such proposed demolition works involving asbestos are carried out in accordance with the requirements of the ‘Code of Practice: How to Safely Remove Asbestos’ published by Safework NSW. The report shall confirm that the asbestos material has been removed or is appropriately encapsulated and that the site is rendered suitable for the development. Reason: To ensure risks associated with the demolition have been identified and…
105. Hazardous or intractable wastes arising from the demolition process shall be removed and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of Safework NSW and the EPA, and with the provisions of: i. Work Health and Safety Act 2011; ii. NSW Protection Of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (NSW); and iii. NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change Environmental Guidelines; NSW EPA Waste Classification Guidelines. Reason: To ensure that the land is suitable for the proposed development and any contaminating material required to be removed from the property is removed in accordance with the prescribed manner DE-WATERING OF EXCAVATED SITES
119. A written application to Council’s Civil Assets Team for the release of a bond must quote the following: (a) Council's Development Application number; and (b) Site address. The bond is refundable only where Council is satisfied the public way has been adequately reinstated, and any necessary remediation/rectification works have been completed. Note: Council's Civil Assets Team will take up to 21 days from receipt of the request to provide the written advice. Reason: To safe guard the public assets of council and to ensure that these assets are repaired/maintained in a timely manner. ADAPTABLE DWELLINGS
73. A written application to Council’s Civil Assets Team for the release of a bond must quote the following: (a) Council's Development Application number; and (b) Site address. The bond is refundable only where Council is satisfied the public way has been adequately reinstated, and any necessary remediation/rectification works have been completed. Note: Council's Civil Assets Team will take up to 21 days from receipt of the request to provide the written advice. Reason: To safe guard the public assets of council and to ensure that these assets are repaired/maintained in a timely manner. Adaptable Dwellings
139. Prior to the issue of an occupational certificate (Interim or Final), written certification from a suitably qualified person(s) shall be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority and City of Parramatta Council, stating that all works/methods/procedures/control measures approved by Council in the following report has been completed: Development Application Acoustic Assessment Report, Melrose Park Lot K, prepared by Acoustic Logic Date 27 May 2025 Revision 0 Ref 20241353.3/2705A/R0/LJK. Reason: To demonstrate compliance with submitted reports. VERIFICATION OF REMEDIATION 2
46. Prior to the issue of the relevant Construction Certificate relating to the permanent groundwater dewatering and reuse system, details explicitly addressing the assessment criteria in the NSW Aquifer Interference Policy (AIP), including minimal impact of DA/356/2025 13 groundwater drawdown on groundwater dependant ecosystems (GDEs), are to be provided to the satisfaction of the Council’s Group Manager Development and Traffic Services Unit (DTSU). Reason: To ensure that the development will not have an unacceptable impact on aquifers. VERIFICATION OF REMEDIATION
19. During excavation, demolition and construction work, all noise and vibration control measures or methods or procedures or recommendations given in the report titled “Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan Stage 2B, 263-281 Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford” prepared by Acoustic Logic, Rev 0, document Ref 20210596.11/04094/R0/RF dated 4/09/2024. Reason: To protect the amenity of the surrounding neighbourhood and comply with the submitted report. Environmental Health (contamination) Required to notify about new contamination evidence
140. A supplementary Site Audit Report and Statement shall be prepared by a NSW EPA accredited auditor prior to the issue of an occupation certificate, certifying that the site was remediated and validated in accordance with the Remediation Action Plan approved under DA/1100/2021 (as modified) and subject to compliance with the conditions set forth in the approved Site Audit Statement under that consent. Reason: To ensure the site is suitably remediated prior to occupation. Sydney Water SECTION 73 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
125. Prior to the issue of each Occupation Certificate, written certification from a suitably qualified person(s) shall be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority and the City of Parramatta Council, stating that all relevant works/methods/procedures/control measures/recommendations approved by Council in the specialist reports listed in Condition 1 have been implemented in the development. Reason: To demonstrate compliance with submitted reports. GROUNDWATER REUSE SYSTEM DA/356/2025 36
126. Prior to the issue of any Occupation Certificate, the groundwater re-use system must be installed and tested by an appropriately qualified Hydraulic & Filtration Specialist Contractor to certify that it has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and that it is fully operational and capable of achieving the target water quality performance criteria. Reason: To ensure the system achieves the relevant objectives and prevent pollution of the environment. GROUNDWATER COVENANT
150. Prior to the issue of any relevant Occupation Certificate the groundwater re-use system must be tested by an appropriately qualified hydraulic engineer to certify that it has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and that it is fully operational and capable of achieving the target water quality performance criteria. The certification must be to the satisfaction of the Principal Certifying Authority. Reason: To prevent pollution of the environment. Section 73 Certificate
14. Discharge of groundwater into council stormwater infrastructure is not permitted following the issue of any Occupation Certificate. Groundwater must not be discharged to Council’s stormwater other than for emergencies or maintenance purposes. All surplus treated groundwater must be treated and reused as required elsewhere in this Notice. Reason: To ensure groundwater does not burden Council’s stormwater system. Waste Management (General) Waste facilities in Mixed Use Developments
102. While site work is being carried out: a. the measures required by the construction environmental management plan (CEMP) and the Soil and Water Management Plans must be implemented at all times, and b. a copy of these plans must be kept on site at all times and made available to council officers upon request. Reason: To ensure site management measures are implemented during the carrying out of site work Environmental Health MANAGEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION AND/OR DEMOLITION WASTE
75. All friable and non-friable asbestos-containing waste material on-site shall be handled and disposed off-site at an EPA licensed waste facility by an EPA licensed contractor in accordance with the requirements of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014 and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Waste Classification Guidelines and any other regulatory instrument as amended. Reason: To ensure appropriate disposal of asbestos materials.
47. An interim Advice shall be prepared by a NSW EPA accredited auditor prior to the issue of a construction certificate, advising that the site has been inspected and was remediated in accordance with the Remediation Action Plan approved under DA/1100/2021 (as modified) and subject to compliance with the conditions set forth in the approved Site Audit Statement under that consent. Reason: To ensure the site is suitably remediated. Engineering STORMWATER DISPOSAL
20. Any new information which comes to light during remediation, demolition, or construction works, which has the potential to alter previous conclusions about site contamination, shall be notified to the Council and the Principal Certifying Authority immediately. Reason: To ensure that the land is suitable for its proposed use and poses no risk to the environment and human health. Signage – Contamination
5. NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change Environmental Guidelines; NSW EPA Waste Classification Guidelines Reason: To ensure that the land is suitable for the proposed development and any contaminating material required to be removed from the property is removed in accordance with the prescribed manner. PART E – BEFORE THE ISSUE OF AN OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE Occupation Certificate
150. Any future Building Management Statement under the Conveyancing Act 1919 must reference all obligations associated with the operation and maintenance of the groundwater reuse system. Reason: To ensure future occupants are aware of the obligations of operating and maintaining the groundwater reuse system. Environmental Health REMOVE PUTRESCIBLE WASTE AT SUFFICIENT FREQUENCY
9. Any new information which comes to light during demolition or construction works which has the potential to alter previous conclusions about site contamination shall be notified to the Council immediately. Reason: To ensure that the land is suitable for its proposed use and poses no risk to the environment and human health.
21. A sign displaying the contact details of the remediation shall be displayed on the site adjacent to the site access. This sign shall be displayed throughout the duration of the remediation works. Reason: To provide contact details for council inspectors and for the public to report any incidents. Imported fill
155. Signage to encourage correct recycling and reduce contamination is required within shared waste rooms / bin storage areas. Standard signage is available through Council. Reason: To encourage proper waste and recycling practices onsite. COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICING REQUIREMENTS
77. Any contamination material to be removed from the site shall be disposed of to an EPA licensed landfill. Reason: To comply with the statutory requirements of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
13. Water harvested to the rainwater tank shall be designed and used as first preference for irrigating landscape areas, over groundwater. Reason: To meet the commitments of the approved BASIX Certificate Groundwater
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