Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie
Consultation has concluded
In late 2019, a panel was established to be responsible for assessing grant applications and disbursing funding to help eligible residents in North Lake Macquarie manage soil contamination issues.
In late 2019, a panel was established to be responsible for assessing grant applications and disbursing funding to help eligible residents in North Lake Macquarie manage soil contamination issues.
Life Cycle
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December 2016 - Lead Export Working Group findings
Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie has finished this stageLead Expert Working Group published their findings and recommendations in the Report on Managing Residual Lead Contamination in North Lake Macquarie. The report includes 22 recommendations for the ongoing management and support for legacy lead issues.
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April 2017 - Council adoption
Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie has finished this stageLead Expert Working Group recommendations adopted by Council.
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November 2017 - NSW Government adoption
Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie has finished this stageLead Expert Working Group recommendations adopted by NSW Cabinet.
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April 2018 to February 2019 - Action Plans drafted
Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie has finished this stageStandard Remedial Action Plans drafted to meet recommendation 13 of the Lead Expert Working Group.
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March 2019 - Technical review
Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie has finished this stageTechnical review of Standard Remedial Action Plan carried out by independent and EPA accredited Site Auditor. Standard Remedial Action Plan deemed appropriate as a working draft for public exhibition.
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April 2019 - Amendment to Development Control Plan
Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie has finished this stageAmendment to Development Control Plan – Standard Remedial Action Plans approved by Council for public exhibition.
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May to August 2019 - Public exhibition
Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie has finished this stageAmendment to Development Control Plan on public exhibition.
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September to October 2019 - Review of feedback and open Expressions of Interest
Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie has finished this stageReview of feedback received during exhibition period. As well as opening Expressions of Interest for community representative on Lead Mitigation Panel.
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October 2019 - Lead Mitigation Grants Panel established
Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie has finished this stageFollowing Expressions of Interest the Panel will be established.
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November to December 2019 - Review and approval of Action Plans and Lead Mitigation Grants available
Living safely with lead in North Lake Macquarie is currently at this stageReview and approval of Standard Remedial Action Plans by independent and EPA accredited Site Auditor. In November, the first round of Lead Mitigation Grants will be available.
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February 2020 - Report to Council
this is an upcoming stage for Living safely with lead in North Lake MacquarieReport to Council for consideration of adoption of Amendment to Development Control Plan – Standard Remedial Action Plans.
Who's listening
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Sustainability Engagement Officer - Waste
CDPhone 4921 0333 Email [email protected]