PFAS Investigation &
Management Program
RAAF Base Amberley
Precautionary Advice on Fish Consumption
On 8 March 2019, expanded precautionary fish advice was issued based on further sampling outside of the Investigation Area.
The advice not to consume fish caught in the Bremer River and Warrill Creek near RAAF Base Amberley was expanded to apply downstream to the Cribb Park area.
Further information is available in the Defence media release here.
RAAF Base Amberley
PFAS Investigation & Management
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.
Ongoing Monitoring
Ongoing
We are continuing to monitor PFAS in the Management Area. The ongoing monitoring plan shows where we are monitoring and how often we are taking samples. Click on the buttons to the right to see the latest ongoing monitoring interpretive report and factsheet.
We are continuing to monitor PFAS in the Management Area. The ongoing monitoring plan shows where we are monitoring and how often we are taking samples. Click on the buttons below to see the latest ongoing monitoring interpretive report and factsheet.
PFAS Management Area Plan
Complete
Sept 2020
Based on the findings of the investigation, the PMAP recommends actions to manage and reduce the risks of PFAS exposure, where required.
Based on the findings of the investigation, the PMAP recommends actions to manage and reduce the risks of PFAS exposure, where required.
Ecological Risk Assessment
Complete
Sept 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.
Human Health Risk Assessment - Addendum
Complete
Sept 2020
This addendum involved sampling of fruit, vegetables and garden soil to assess potential PFAS exposure risks in the former Leichhardt golf course area.
This addendum involved sampling of fruit, vegetables and garden soil to assess potential PFAS exposure risks in the former Leichhardt golf course area.
Human Health Risk Assessment
Complete
Aug 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
Oct 2018
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.
Preliminary Site Investigation
Complete
May 2017
The Preliminary Site Investigation involved a review of the historical use of firefighting foams on-Base to identify potential sources of PFAS contamination.
The Preliminary Site Investigation involved a review of the historical use of firefighting foams on-Base to identify potential sources of PFAS contamination.
Preliminary Sampling Program
Complete
Sep 2016
The Preliminary Sampling Program was undertaken at 12 Defence sites, including RAAF Base Amberley. Based on the findings of this program, the 12 sites involved progressed to Detailed Environmental Investigations.
The Preliminary Sampling Program was undertaken at 12 Defence sites, including RAAF Base Amberley. Based on the findings of this program, the 12 sites involved progressed to Detailed Environmental Investigations.
