Remediation and management
This program uses fundamental and applied research to develop,
evaluate and demonstrate innovative in-situ and ex-situ remediation and
management techniques.
CERAR believes that the management of any contaminated site should be
underpinned by the principles of Risk Based Land Management (RBLM).
Therefore the corrective action taken at any specific site would be
proportional to the risk posed by contamination at that site and the
final end use for that site. The aim is to remediate or manage land so
that it is fit for purpose. With this in mind monitored natural
attenuation (MNA) and enhanced natural attenuation (ENA) will be
considered prior to more invasive (and costly) remediation technologies.
The program targets cost-effective technologies and risk-reducing
management options for contaminated environments that are protective of
human health and the environment.