ARTICLE · 29 JANUARY 2025

The Environment Act Will Take Effect Jan. 1, 2024(?).

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The entry into force of the Environment Act has been postponed several times, but it really will come soon. As a retailer, property developer and contractor, you want to know whether it is wise to bring a plan into procedure before or just after the Environment Act comes into force. The infographic below shows the routes you can take to get your building plan permitted...

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The entry into force of the Environment Act has been postponed several times, but it really will come soon. As a retailer, property developer and contractor, you want to know whether it is wise to bring a plan into procedure before or just after the Environment Act comes into force. The infographic below shows the routes you can take to get your building plan permitted.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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