Jervis Bay Range Facility
PFAS Investigation & Management
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All findings of the investigation are available on the publications page, including detailed reports and factsheets.
Defence has used the findings of the investigation to develop a PFAS Management Area Plan. This plan informs the activities Defence will undertake to manage, monitor and reduce the risks of PFAS exposure on, and around, the Base.
Investigation Timeline
More information about the investigation stages is available on the investigation and management process page.
PFAS Management Area Plan
Complete
Dec 2020
The PFAS Management Area Plan informs the activities Defence will undertake to manage, monitor and reduce potential risks of PFAS exposure on, and around, the Base.
The PFAS Management Area Plan informs the activities Defence will undertake to manage, monitor and reduce potential risks of PFAS exposure on, and around, the Base.
Ecological Risk Assessment
Complete
Dec 2020
The purpose of the Ecological Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to plants and animals, within the Investigation Area.
The purpose of the Ecological Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to plants and animals, within the Investigation Area.
Interim Ecological Risk Assessment
Complete
Jul 2019
The purpose of the Ecological Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to plants and animals, within the Investigation Area. This report was provided as an Interim Ecological Risk Assessment, pending review from the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community.
The purpose of the Ecological Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to plants and animals, within the Investigation Area. This report was provided as an Interim Ecological Risk Assessment, pending review from the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community.
Human Health Risk Assessment
Complete
Jul 2019
The purpose of the Human Health Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, within the Investigation Area.
The purpose of the Human Health Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, within the Investigation Area.
Detailed Site Investigation
Complete
Jul 2019
The Detailed Site Investigation involved sampling of soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater, to better understand how PFAS moves through the environment.
The Detailed Site Investigation involved sampling of soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater to better understand how PFAS moves through the environment.
Interim Human Health Risk Assessment
Complete
Dec 2018
The purpose of the Human Health Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, within the Investigation Area. This report was provided as an Interim Ecological Risk Assessment, pending review from the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community.
The purpose of the Human Health Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, within the Investigation Area. This report was provided as an Interim Ecological Risk Assessment, pending review from the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community.
Interim Detailed Site Investigation
Complete
Dec 2018
The Detailed Site Investigation involved sampling of soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater, to better understand how PFAS moves through the environment. This report was provided as an Interim Ecological Risk Assessment, pending review from the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community.
The Detailed Site Investigation involved sampling of soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater to better understand how PFAS moves through the environment. This report was provided as an Interim Ecological Risk Assessment, pending review from the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community.
Preliminary Sampling Program
Complete
Sep 2016
The Preliminary Sampling Program was undertaken at 12 Defence sites, including Jervis Bay Range Facility. Based on the findings of this program, the 12 sites involved progressed to Detailed Environmental Investigations. The detail of the PSP findings at Jervis Bay enabled this site to progress directly to a Detailed Site Investigation.
The Preliminary Sampling Program was undertaken at 12 Defence sites, including Jervis Bay Range Facility. Based on the findings of this program, the 12 sites involved progressed to Detailed Environmental Investigations. The detail of the PSP findings at Jervis Bay enabled this site to progress directly to a Detailed Site Investigation.
