The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has established a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in parts of Melrose Park. The EPA has undertaken environmental assessments in Melrose Park since 2021.
From 21 December 2023 the taking of groundwater (bore water) from Quaternary aquifers up to 49 m below ground level will be prohibited (see SA Government Gazette, 21 December 2023).
Community engagement on the proposal to establish a GPA was undertaken until 20 November 2023.
Please contact the EPA via the information below or one of the online tools on this site if you have any questions or concerns:
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has established a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in parts of Melrose Park. The EPA has undertaken environmental assessments in Melrose Park since 2021.
From 21 December 2023 the taking of groundwater (bore water) from Quaternary aquifers up to 49 m below ground level will be prohibited (see SA Government Gazette, 21 December 2023).
Community engagement on the proposal to establish a GPA was undertaken until 20 November 2023.
Please contact the EPA via the information below or one of the online tools on this site if you have any questions or concerns:
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Melrose Park groundwater prohibition area has finished this stage
45-day community consultation commences. The EPA wrote to all landowners and residents in the proposed GPA. The EPA would like to hear from residents and groundwater users in the area to explain why the EPA is proposing this GPA.
October and November: community interactions
Melrose Park groundwater prohibition area has finished this stage
EPA staff are available to talk about any aspect of the proposal by phone, email, interactive tools on this site, and in person.
7 December 2023: decision outcome
Melrose Park groundwater prohibition area has finished this stage
The EPA has written to landowners and residents to update them on the outcome of the consultation.
21 December 2023
Melrose Park groundwater prohibition area is currently at this stage
Melrose Park GPA established and published in the Government Gazette.
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