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❓ Mr. Hunter asks a detailed series of questions regarding a parcel of land in Forrestfield previously used by the Department of Agriculture, focusing on potential contamination and environmental risks. The Minister referred to a previous answer.

AnsweredQoN 1760Legislative Assembly

Asked

17 February 2026

Member

Mr Lachlan Hunter

Portfolio

the Environment

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I refer to a parcel of land on Bougainvillia Way, Forrestfield that was previously used by the Department of Agriculture and I ask: (a) Is this land classified as Crown land; (b) Which department or agency currently owns or has management responsibility for this land; (c) What is the current zoning and approved land use classification of the site; (d) When did the Department of Agriculture cease operations at this location; (e) What activities were undertaken by the Department of Agriculture on this site during its period of operation; (f) Were any vermin control, pest control or baiting trials conducted at this site, including fox baiting programs; (g) What chemicals, pesticides, toxins or regulated substances, if any, were stored, handled or tested at this location; (h) Have any soil contamination tests been conducted on this site: (i) if so, on what dates were these tests conducted: (A) what were the findings of these soil contamination tests undertaken at this site; (ii) if not, why not; (i) Has any groundwater contamination assessment been conducted at this site: (i) if yes, on what dates were assessments conducted and by which department or contractor; and (ii) what were the findings of any groundwater contamination assessments undertaken at this site; (j) Has the site been recorded, listed or classified under the Contaminated Sites Act or any State contaminated sites register: (i) if yes, what classification has been assigned to the site; (k) Has any remediation work been undertaken or scheduled in relation to contamination risks at the site; (l) Has the Government undertaken any assessment of potential risks to nearby groundwater or bore water supplies associated with this site; (m) Has any assessment been undertaken regarding the potential impacts on bore water used to irrigate nearby Dawson Park Primary School oval; (n) Which agency is responsible for vegetation management and fire break maintenance on this land; (o) When were fire breaks on the site last inspected or maintained; (p) Are there any current safety, environmental or public access restrictions in place for this site; and (q) Are there any environmental or contamination assessment reports relating to this site: (i) if yes, will the Minister table those reports?