Paragraph 16 Contaminated landI1

No part of Work Nos. 4 to 13 inclusive and any ancillary works associated with those onshore works numbers shall be commenced until a written remediation strategy applicable to the relevant part of Work Nos. 4 to 13 inclusive and any ancillary works associated with those onshore works numbers, dealing with any contamination of that land, including groundwater and ground gas, within the Order limits which is likely to cause significant harm to persons or pollution of controlled waters or the environment has, after consultation with the Environment Agency, been submitted to and approved in writing by the Council.

The remediation strategy submitted for approval must include an investigation and assessment report, prepared by a suitably qualified person, to identify the extent of any contamination and the remedial measures to be taken to render the land fit for its intended purpose, together with a management plan which sets out long-term measures with respect to any contaminants remaining on the site. The remediation strategy submitted for approval must also include a procedure for handling any unexpected contamination encountered during the undertaking of the construction works.

Any remediation must be carried out in accordance with the approved remediation strategy.