The primary objective of the study was to determine if soil and groundwater contamination was potentially present at the Subject Property on which the facility is located as a consequence of historic and current onsite and neighbouring site activities.

The study was conducted and reported in accordance with the practice presented in ASTM E1527-21, and the scope of works comprised of a site and environs reconnaissance, interviews with key informants, consultations with the property owners and neighboring land users. Desk study were also undertaken to determine the landuse history of the area, and the physical and natural environmental setting.

As part of the study SLP developed a conceptual site model (CSM) for the property which detailed the potential contaminant sources, pathways for contaminant migration and potential environmental and human receptors which could be exposed to soil and or groundwater contamination.

This enabled the determination of the environmental sensitivity of the Subject Property, and an assessment as to whether there were any potential Recognised Environmental Conditions (RECs) associated with the Subject Property.

SLP prepared a draft standalone Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Report for the Target Property which provided a description of the works, the findings, conclusions and recommendations. Supporting documentation such as figures, charts and a detailed photolog were provided in the report appendices.

Once the client comments on the draft were received and actioned, the report was finalised for issuance to the client.