Hidden liabilities associated with contaminated land

Joyce, A.

Hidden liabilities associated with contaminated land - 2003 - Civil Engineering Surveyor May 2003, 32-33(2) .

Discusses the environmental liabilities which come with ownership and occupation of contaminated land. Where remediation is necessary it may be expensive and even lead to negative equity. Management and production time can be lost during clean-up operations, leading to financial difficulties. Provides an overview of the hazards which may be encountered, the possible solutions and the potential results if legislation and documentation such as a land condition record are not followed.


LAND CONDITION RECORDS
ENVIRONMENTAL ACT 1995
CONTAMINATED LAND
REMEDIATION