To expedite the approval process and progress the remediation of Stage 1, Orion engaged contamination experts to peer review early due diligence investigations and prepare a remediation action plan. This plan was subsequently reviewed by an EPA auditor prior to obtaining comments or approval from the local Council.
By doing this, the time from consent to remediation works commencing was significantly reduced. Regular interaction with the EPA auditor during construction also enabled Council requirements to be addressed with no delay to the Subdivision Certificate approval.
During the construction of Stage 1, the developer secured the adjoining property (Stage 2) and Orion quickly developed a consolidated grading strategy. This reduced the volume of export across both stages by approximately 70,000 cubic metres.
A S96 amendment and Construction Certificate was obtained within 2 months of the strategy being formulated. Orion then worked with the established civil contractor and Council to implement the revised grading strategy, leading to no impact on the overall project program.
