Example Erosion & Sediment Control Investigation Check List
(Source: Brisbane City Council adapted by Healthy Waterways)
Item
Yes/No/NA
1
Is there work in progress / personnel on site?
2
Where is the contaminant / sediment located?
3
What is the nature / origin of the contaminant / sediment?
4
Is there a current development approval for the site? (SPA)
5
Is the site compliant with the development approval for ESC? (SPA)
6
Have all reasonable and practicable measures been taken to control the
contaminant / sediment? (EPA)
7
Drainage, Erosion & Sediment Control – does the site have:-
7.1
Adequate Sediment basin(s) constructed and maintained?
7.2
Adequate Diversion drains to divert clean flow around the site?
7.3
Adequate Catch drains directing dirty water to sediment basin(s)?
7.4
Adequate sediment barriers (eg. sediment fences) erected & maintained?
7.5
Adequate Stabilised site entry / exit pad in place & maintained?
7.6
Adequate erosion protection on areas where works are complete or not
being actively worked in for over 2 weeks?
7.7
Other appropriate ESC measures in place & maintained?
8
Is the contaminant / sediment reasonably expected to move eg. by wind,
water, traffic etc. into waters? (EPA)
9
What is the estimated volume or area of the contaminant / sediment?
10
Do site personnel have the capacity to effectively rectify problems within a
reasonable timeframe (& considering weather conditions)?
11
Have any photographs been taken?
12
Have any water Quality Samples been taken?
13
Has any other evidence / information been collected?
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