Defence is in the process of finalising the detailed environmental investigation into per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on, and in the vicinity of, RAAF Base Williamtown.
The Williamtown Expert Panel, led by the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer Professor Mary O’Kane AC, has made some changes to the Williamtown precautionary advice and the investigation area. This follows a review of the Defence’s final Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) report.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has established a Management Area which comprises of three zones. The Management Area and Investigation Area do not overlap compeltely. The Management Area is smaller in some areas and larger in other areas including Fullerton Cove and additional streets in Salt Ash.
The Australian Government will extend its voluntary blood testing program, epidemiological study and mental health and counselling services to the expanded management area.
Further information on the expanded management area is available at the NSW EPA website.
Further information on blood testing, the epidemiological study and mental health and councelling services is available at the Department of Health website.
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Williamtown Hotline:
1800 011 443 | Williamtown.defence
@aecom.com
Defence Liaison Officer
Michelle Butler
(02) 4034 7237
michelle.butler@defence.gov.au
Community Liaison Officer:
Sharon Nelmes - Social Worker, Department of Human Services
0436 655 285
sharon.nelmes@humanservices.gov.au
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