What is a Remediation Strategy in relation to land contamination?
Should unacceptable risks exist, then a remediation strategy shall need to be designed and sent to the Council for approval prior to remedial works being carried out. This should summarise the pollutant linkages of concern and the risks associated with the pollutant linkages. The objectives of remediation should be clearly stated. The strategy should describe the remediation actions that will be necessary to address the risks from contamination, for example gas protection measures within building structures, bioremediation, soil stabilisation, excavation of soil and removal off site, air sparging, pump and treat etc. Dependant upon the remedial actions to be employed, the strategy document should include supporting information such as detailed method statements, plans, specifications, remediation criteria etc. It is recommended that the content is agreed/ discussed with the Contaminated Land Officer. The remediation strategy should state whether permission is required from other regula
