Former Brompton Gasworks

MAB and their remediation contractors are undertaking a two-week trial at the gasworks site in relation to the emission control systems (ECSs) that are operated for the odour control enclosures (remediation tents).

In response to odour complaints received, the trial includes the operation of the ECSs at reduced fan speeds for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The trial will run from Thursday 8 to Thursday 22 August.

The aim of the trial is to further assess the effectiveness of extending the ECS operating hours and the management of odour. Following completion of the trial, MAB will provide a response to the EPA regarding any feedback received relating to odour and noise. Following this, the EPA will reconsider the effectiveness of the ECSs continuing to operate for extended hours.

The EPA has been advised that MAB and their contractors will be undertaking further noise assessments during the trial period.

If you would like to provide feedback to MAB during the trial, please contact MAB on (08) 7095 8222 or via their online form.

In December 2022, the EPA entered into an Environment Performance Agreement (the Agreement) with Renewal SA and MAB for the gasworks site. The Agreement requires MAB to engage an EPA-accredited site contamination auditor to complete a site contamination audit. The auditor is overseeing and reviewing the assessment and remediation undertaken at the site and will confirm that the remediation undertaken has made the land suitable for the proposed use.

The Agreement allows the EPA to maintain regulatory involvement in the assessment and remediation of site contamination at the site. Milestones under the Agreement are to:

• Confirm the nature and extent of site contamination
• Identify and assess any potential risks to human health and the environment
• Develop and execute a site remediation plan
• Validate the suitability of the site for the proposed land use
• Address any residual site contamination through the development of a site management plan as necessary
• Provide sufficient information to enable the auditor to prepare a site contamination audit report.

In August 2023, the auditor prepared interim audit advice which endorsed the remediation proposed in a site remediation plan. Following the EPA’s acceptance of the interim audit advice, remediation commenced at the site.

Site remediation is being undertaken by MAB’s remediation contractor, Enviropacific. Remediation works are expected to be completed by November 2024. A site contamination audit report will be prepared by the site contamination auditor.

EPA

The EPA administers the Environment Protection Act 1993 and Environment Protection Regulations 2023. The Agreement is a regulatory tool under the Environment Protection Act 1993 which gives a framework for the activities that will be undertaken at the gasworks site.

The EPA is also responsible for the administration of the audit system.

More information about the role and function of the EPA can be found on our Environmental Info webpage.

MAB

MAB is responsible for ensuring the milestones set out in the Agreement are satisfied. MAB’s remediation contractor is implementing various environmental controls and monitoring activities at the site, as detailed in the site remediation plan. The site remediation plan and other management and monitoring plans are implemented to eliminate or prevent harm to human health and the environment. MAB provide progress and monitoring reports to the site contamination auditor and the EPA.

Site Contamination Auditor

Auditors are expert individuals accredited by the EPA who are subject to specific legislative obligations and guideline requirements. Auditors independently review the assessment and remediation carried out by others and provide their written opinions and determinations, including the preparation of a site contamination audit report.

If you would like information about site management and monitoring, or would like to discuss specific concerns about dust, noise or odour, please contact MAB on (08) 7095 8222 or via their online form.

To report an environmental or pollution incident to the EPA, please submit a form through our online portal Your EPA.

For more information about the EPA’s regulation of odour, please visit our odour management webpage. If you are affected by the odour, you can lodge odour reports through the EPA’s online odour diary.