The benefits and cost savings of good erosion and sediment control on earthworks sites include:
- Protection of site assets and reduced maintenance costs
- Reduced downtime and construction delays
- Enhanced credibility and reputation of both contractor and principal
- Fewer public complaints with reduced potential for fines and/or litigation and reduced compliance costs
- Effective environmental protection
- Reduced flood potential in drainage facilities and watercourses
- Reduction in water treatment costs
- Improvements and protection of the aesthetic and recreational values.
For more information please call Environment Canterbury Customer Services or go to following link: http://ecan.govt.nz/advice/your-land/earthworks-soil-eroison/Pages/soil-erosion-sediment-guidelines.aspx
For further assistance please contact Customer Service on 03 353 9007 or toll free on 0800 324 636. You can also visit our website www.ecan.govt.nz
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