Roles and responsibilities

EPA

The EPA administers the Environment Protection Act 1993 and Environment Protection Regulations 2023. The Agreement is a regulatory tool under the Environment Protection Act 1993 which gives a framework for the activities that will be undertaken at the gasworks site.

The EPA is also responsible for the administration of the audit system.

More information about the role and function of the EPA can be found on our Environmental Info webpage.

MAB

MAB is responsible for ensuring the milestones set out in the Agreement are satisfied. MAB’s remediation contractor is implementing various environmental controls and monitoring activities at the site, as detailed in the site remediation plan. The site remediation plan and other management and monitoring plans are implemented to eliminate or prevent harm to human health and the environment. MAB provide progress and monitoring reports to the site contamination auditor and the EPA.

Site Contamination Auditor

Auditors are expert individuals accredited by the EPA who are subject to specific legislative obligations and guideline requirements. Auditors independently review the assessment and remediation carried out by others and provide their written opinions and determinations, including the preparation of a site contamination audit report.