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Regional councils and unitary authorities can apply for funding for the remediation of contaminated sites that pose a risk to human health and the environment. This can be on behalf of landowners.
The Contaminated Sites and Vulnerable Landfills Fund will replace the Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund (CSRF).
$2.63 million available annually
The fund supports regional councils, unitary authorities and territorial authorities fulfil their obligations for contaminated land management under the Resource Management Act 1991.
Regional councils and unitary authorities are responsible for investigating land for the purposes of identifying and monitoring contamination. Territorial authorities are responsible for preventing or mitigating any adverse effects of the development, subdivision or use of contaminated land.
Regional councils and unitary authorities submit information to the Ministry for the Environment on contaminated sites that they consider priorities for investigation or remediation. They do this on behalf of landowners that seek financial assistance from them. The sites must be eligible for CSRF funding.
The Waste Minimisation Act amendments means:
We are developing the eligibility and assessment criteria for the Contaminated Sites and Vulnerable Landfills Fund.
Work is also underway to update the guidance material and application forms for the new fund.
Current projects approved via the Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund are not affected by this change.
Continue to liaise with your Ministry for the Environment contact.