Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction program


  

Licence conditions for pollution studies and reduction programs

Summary
 
Licence number: 5875
Title: Hydrogeological Investigation
Start date: 22 Mar 2015
 
Licence Condition
Griffith City Council must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a hydrogeological investigation using historical data from the current groundwater monitoring network and any additional groundwater bores that may be required. The aims of this hydrogeological investigation include: a) To determine whether leachate from the existing landfill operation is migrating through the landfill cell into groundwater; b) To identify the potential impacts on groundwater users or dependant ecosystems (surface or groundwater) where contamination is identified; c) To prepare a report that provides recommendations for the rehabilitation and/or future management of any contamination identified; d) To determine whether the existing groundwater monitoring network is adequate in assessing the potential impacts the landfill operation has on groundwater and to determine the most appropriate position for the replacement of bore hole 2. The completed hydrogeological investigation must be submitted in writing to the - Manager South West NSW EPA PO Box 397 GRIFFITH NSW 2680 Or electronically to southwest.region@epa.nsw.gov.au COMPLETION DATE: 31 August 2015