❓ Hon Sophia Moermond questions the lack of a current management plan for a contaminated site in Pemberton, focusing on fencing, weed control, and soil/groundwater testing. The response indicates investigations are underway, and a management plan is forthcoming.
AnsweredQoN 2062Legislative Council
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I refer to the contaminated site known as Lot 101 on Plan 55271 in Pemberton, which has a classification of "contaminated - remediation required". Restrictions on use state, "as the site is not currently suitable for occupation or use, the site should remain vacant and fenced until further remediation has been undertaken", and I ask: (a) what is the current management plan for the site; (b) in reference to (a), does this include provisions for fencing maintenance and weed/invasive species management; (c) if yes to (b), how often has that occurred since 2013; (d) has there been ongoing testing of the groundwater bores located along the common boundary of the contaminated site and adjoining property; (e) if yes to (d), what were the results; (f) has there been ongoing soil testing along the common boundary shared with the adjoining property; and (g) if yes to (f), what were the results?
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Answered
13 August 2024
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Environment
Response time
9 days
a.-c. There is no formal management plan currently in place for this site. Access to the contaminated area of impact remains restricted through perimeter fencing and signage.
At the conclusion of the environmental investigations currently underway, an environmental management plan will be developed to provide adequate control on the long-term use of the site. It is anticipated management measures will include fencing maintenance, weed/invasive species management, and restrictions on groundwater abstraction.
d.-f. Lot 101 has been the subject of multiple environmental investigations dating back to 1990. The most recent groundwater and soil sampling events occurred between December 2020 and March 2021.
The preliminary results of the most recent environmental investigations identified that further investigations are required. Further soil sampling is anticipated to inform the environmental management plan.
g. N/A.
At the conclusion of the environmental investigations currently underway, an environmental management plan will be developed to provide adequate control on the long-term use of the site. It is anticipated management measures will include fencing maintenance, weed/invasive species management, and restrictions on groundwater abstraction.
d.-f. Lot 101 has been the subject of multiple environmental investigations dating back to 1990. The most recent groundwater and soil sampling events occurred between December 2020 and March 2021.
The preliminary results of the most recent environmental investigations identified that further investigations are required. Further soil sampling is anticipated to inform the environmental management plan.
g. N/A.
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