Tonsley and surrounding areas Groundwater Prohibition Area
Consultation has concluded
On 8 April 2021 the EPA established a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in Tonsley and portions of Clovelly Park, Mitchell Park and Marion. These suburbs have a proud manufacturing history, with some past chemical disposal and handling practices having contaminated the groundwater.
If contaminated groundwater is a risk to human health, the EPA has the ability under the Environment Protection Act 1993 to establish a groundwater prohibition area. The purpose is to protect both current and future landholders from accessing the contaminated groundwater.
Before it made this determination, the EPA undertook a 90 day community consultation. All copies of reports, community updates and information is available from this website. If you can't find what you are looking for, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know:
On 8 April 2021 the EPA established a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in Tonsley and portions of Clovelly Park, Mitchell Park and Marion. These suburbs have a proud manufacturing history, with some past chemical disposal and handling practices having contaminated the groundwater.
If contaminated groundwater is a risk to human health, the EPA has the ability under the Environment Protection Act 1993 to establish a groundwater prohibition area. The purpose is to protect both current and future landholders from accessing the contaminated groundwater.
Before it made this determination, the EPA undertook a 90 day community consultation. All copies of reports, community updates and information is available from this website. If you can't find what you are looking for, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know:
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Tonsley and surrounding areas Groundwater Prohibition Area has finished this stage
90-day community consultation commences. The EPA has written to all residents in the area and is keen to hear from anyone using a bore.
30 November - 3 December 2020: community information sessions
Tonsley and surrounding areas Groundwater Prohibition Area has finished this stage
Two community information sessions were held at the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre on Monday 30 November and Thursday 3 December, from 12–8 pm.
November 2020 to February 2021: community interactions
Tonsley and surrounding areas Groundwater Prohibition Area has finished this stage
EPA staff are available to talk about any aspect of the proposal both during and outside of business hours by phone, email, interactive tools on this site, and in person.
March 2021: decision outcome
Tonsley and surrounding areas Groundwater Prohibition Area has finished this stage
The EPA has written to residents advising that the Groundwater Prohibition Area will be effective as of 8 April 2021.
April 2021: gazettal
Tonsley and surrounding areas Groundwater Prohibition Area is currently at this stage
The Groundwater Prohibition Area will come into effect on 8 April 2021. After this time, the EPA will publish a community engagement report summarising the interactions from the consultation.
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