Contaminated Land as a Human Issue with James Maxwell

06/12/23 • 37 min

Contamination Station: Safer Environment Together

For the past three years, James Maxwell has served as Environment & Compliance Manager for Moree Plains Shire Council, a rural LGA in northwest NSW.

While James still considers himself to be relatively new to local government, he brings 10 years of environmental consultancy experience into the role, with a focus on development impact assessment, contaminated land management and asbestos assessment.

Since joining Moree Council, James has spearheaded the integrated management of a large and growing number of burnt, derelict and asbestos-containing properties within the Shire, working cross agency and with the community.
James joins us in this episode to share his direct experience, and a powerful perspective shift of viewing contaminated land as an issue at the community level, and not just as a 'problem to be solved'.
You'll hear insight into the impact a lack of technical expertise can have in rural areas, what it takes to deal with asbestos issues in dilapidated properties that have been left unmanaged, and why we must consider contaminated land, especially asbestos issues, as a human and community issue.
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For the past three years, James Maxwell has served as Environment & Compliance Manager for Moree Plains Shire Council, a rural LGA in northwest NSW.

Previous Episode

Welcome to Contamination Station: Safer Environment Together

We are pleased to announce the release of ‘Contamination Station: Safer Environment Together,’ our brand-new podcast, which has been funded by the New South Wales Government through the EPA’s Contaminated Land Management Capacity Building Program.
Whether you're deeply involved in the field of contaminated land or simply passionate about safeguarding our environment, this podcast is an invaluable resource that offers a wealth of information and practical resources.
Join host Shonelle Gleeson-Willey, an esteemed environmental and sustainability expert and CEO of Moss Environmental, as she brings together a diverse group of experts to share their knowledge and experiences in tackling contamination and building a safer environment for all.
In this podcast we embark on a journey of discovery, delving into innovative approaches to combat contamination and preserve our natural surroundings.
By tuning in, you'll gain access to a wide range of insights from experts across various backgrounds and disciplines in the field of contaminated land.
Together, let's build a safer environment for ourselves and future generations. 🌱🤝

Next Episode

The Benefit of a Structured Change Management Approach with Anna Lundmark

Anna Lundmark is the Director and Principal Consultant at StellaNord Consulting. She is a Certified Site Contamination Specialist under the CEnvP scheme, with 20 years’ experience in contaminated land.
Prior to starting her own business, she was the Manager for Science and Innovation at Hunter Water, Regional Program Manager for Contaminated Land at Hunter JO, and Principal Environmental Consultant at AECOM.
In this episode, Anna discusses the benefit she's seen first hand in adopting a structured approach to change management, through her training in the PROSCI Change Management course.
Anna also shares the Contaminated Land resources on the Hunter Joint Organisation website which are available for free to any council at www.hunterjo.com.au/projects/regional-contaminated-land-program
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Be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast, and stay tuned for the next episode of Contamination Station: Safer Environment Together.