Author(s): Clare Feeney; Roger Bannister
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Keywords: Training; Regulation; Compliance; Construction; Evaluation; Erosion and sediment control; Earthworks
Abstract: For twenty years the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) has run an integrated program to control erosion and sediment runoff from big construction sites, including research, policy, regulation, enforcement, training and communication. Based on a partnership with the industry, this successful and enduring model has attracted international interest. Elements contributing to the program's success include a collaborative rather than confrontational approach that ensures that both regulator and industry stay aware of each other's needs, together with proactive on-site compliance monitoring that provides a further opportunity for dialogue and mutual learning. Over time the progressive development of the program as a whole has fostered a growing selfawareness and collegiality in the industry, with free movement of good staff amongst the consulting, contracting and government agencies. The paper concludes with some of the visions and challenges ahead, including evaluation, accreditation, industry self-regulation and a broader focus within the wider context of coastal and catchment management and sustainable urban design.
Year: 2009