Public health implications
The Auckland District Health Board has released the attached information sheet providing advice for sites previously used for horticultural purposes to minimise peoples' exposure to contaminants.
See health information PDF on the right side of this page.
Testing the soil
Owners of private properties will not be required by North Shore City Council to undertake soil testing unless there is further building or development proposed for the site. In these situations we have responsibilities under the Resource Management Act to manage the effects of soil contamination. The assessment of the effect of soil contamination may require the applicant to undertake a soil test.
In that case property owners will need to pay for the soil test and ensure that the testing is correctly undertaken in accordance with the attached Auckland Regional Council soil testing protocol.
Look in the Yellow Pages under ‘Environmental Consultants' for a list of professional organisations that can undertake this soil testing. It is advisable to seek more than one quote.
See site investigation and soil sampling protocol PDF on the right side of this page.
To view historic horticulture in the North Shore area, see the 'Historic Horticulture' link under 'Related Services' at the top right of this page.
