❓ Question regarding the dumping of low-level radioactive waste at Red Hill Landfill, questioning its legality, safety, and environmental impact, given the existence of a licensed facility. The questioner seeks confirmation, justification, and monitoring data.
⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2433Legislative Assembly
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(1) Can the
Minister confirm that the only licensed site in Western Australia to dump low
level radioactive waste is the Mt Walton entombment facility? (2) If yes to (1), why is this material being sent
to the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) operated Red Hill Class 3
and Class 4 landfill? (3) Has the
Radiological Council of Western Australia approved the dumping of low level
radioactive waste at Red Hill Landfill, and if not what action will you take to
prevent this activity occurring? (4) Has
radiation monitoring been conducted at Red Hill landfill to assess radiation
exposure levels to workers: (a) if yes,
will the Minister table the results; and (b) if not, why not? (5) Has
radiation monitoring been conducted at Red Hill landfill to assess radiation
exposure levels to nearby residents: (a)
if yes, will the Minster table the results; and (b) if not, why not? (6) Has
radiation monitoring been conducted at Red Hill landfill to assess radiation
leaks to the environment: (a) if yes,
will the Minster table the results; and (b) if not, why not? (7) Is the
Minister aware that the Class 4 cells where the Class 5 waste has been dumped
are leaking?
Minister confirm that the only licensed site in Western Australia to dump low
level radioactive waste is the Mt Walton entombment facility? (2) If yes to (1), why is this material being sent
to the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) operated Red Hill Class 3
and Class 4 landfill? (3) Has the
Radiological Council of Western Australia approved the dumping of low level
radioactive waste at Red Hill Landfill, and if not what action will you take to
prevent this activity occurring? (4) Has
radiation monitoring been conducted at Red Hill landfill to assess radiation
exposure levels to workers: (a) if yes,
will the Minister table the results; and (b) if not, why not? (5) Has
radiation monitoring been conducted at Red Hill landfill to assess radiation
exposure levels to nearby residents: (a)
if yes, will the Minster table the results; and (b) if not, why not? (6) Has
radiation monitoring been conducted at Red Hill landfill to assess radiation
leaks to the environment: (a) if yes,
will the Minster table the results; and (b) if not, why not? (7) Is the
Minister aware that the Class 4 cells where the Class 5 waste has been dumped
are leaking?
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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.
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