PFAS CONTAMINATION —
FORRESTFIELD–AIRPORT LINK
502. Hon TJORN SIBMA to the Leader of the House representing
the Minister for Transport:
Hold onto your hats, members; this
might trigger some people!
I refer to the total volume of
perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances-contaminated soil —
Several members interjected.
Hon TJORN SIBMA: The mantle has been passed!
I refer to the total
volume of PFAS-contaminated soil in the construction of tunnels for the
Forrestfield–Airport Link.
(1) Where is this contaminated soil presently located?
(2) What does the government intend to do with this
contaminated soil?
Several members interjected.
The PRESIDENT: Order!
Hon SUE ELLERY replied:
Indeed, by interjection, Hon Dr Steve Thomas just answered
the member's question!
(1) The location is 77 Abernethy Road, Forrestfield.
(2) The soil continues to be used as backfill on transport
projects, as previously announced.