Major infrastructure and development
Learn about EPA’s involvement in major infrastructure projects, like road and rail developments.
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EPA works to reduce the impact on the environment and community from the impacts of major infrastructure projects. These projects have the potential to cause soil, air, water and noise pollution.
Current major projects that EPA is advising on include:
EPA’s main role in these projects is to advise on:
- steps industry should take to minimise or prevent impacts on the environment and community
- guidelines and standards for managing soil, groundwater and air quality
- guidelines for managing emissions such as noise, dust and waste.
Read next
Level crossing removal project
PFAS interim position statement (publication 1669)
Reviewed 12 November 2019
