Navigating council regulations and environmental compliance requirements can be challenging, especially when different councils have varying standards that often catch contractors off guard. While consent conditions may outline erosion and sediment control requirements, contractors without the necessary knowledge and experience can face project impacts:
 

• Lack of Controls: Delays in consent sign-off and project start.

• Incorrect Installations: Reinstallation is needed for sign-off, delaying the project.

• Poor Installation Quality: Increased risk of control failure, potentially leading to discharge event.

These issues can harm your business's credibility with the council, signalling either an unwillingness to meet environmental requirements or a lack of expertise in implementing controls. Councils conduct site inspections and issue compliance reports, recording and rating site performance. Failure to address these reports can lead to fines or legal action.

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