HMAS Cairns
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.
PFAS Management Area Plan
Complete
Aug 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.
Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment
Complete
Aug 2020
The Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment evaluates potential exposure-risks people, plants and animals within the Investigation Area.
The Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment evaluates potential exposure-risks people, plants and animals within the Investigation Area.
Detailed Site Investigation Addendum and Ecological Risk Assessment
Complete
Aug 2020
Defence has published an addendum to the Detailed Site Investigation report and an Ecological Risk Assessment which focus on the former WWII Royal Australian Navy Fuel Installation at Edge Hill.
Defence has published an addendum to the Detailed Site Investigation report and an Ecological Risk Assessment which focus on the former WWII Royal Australian Navy Fuel Installation at Edge Hill.
Detailed Site Investigation
Complete
Dec 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.
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.
