2014-Environment-Court-Practice-Note.pdf [pdf, 286 KB]
...arbitration, expert determination and judicial settlement conferences. These may be facilitated by Judges, Commissioners, or other persons appointed for the purpose. (c) Mediation and other forms of ADR are particularly well-suited to resolve many environmental disputes. ADR techniques are often highly cost-effective compared to proceeding to a full hearing before the Court, and outcomes may also be reached beyond the jurisdiction of the Court in a hearing by way of side agreements...