Holsworthy Barracks
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.
Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment Addendum
Complete
October 2021
The purpose of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment addendum is to further assess the residential area around the Liverpool Fire Station.
The purpose of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment addendum is to further assess the residential area around the Liverpool Fire Station.
PFAS Management Area Plan
Complete
June 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
June 2020
The purpose of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, plants and animals, within the Investigation Area.
The purpose of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, plants and animals, within the Investigation Area.
Detailed Site Investigation
Complete
Nov 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
Oct 2016
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 Holsworthy Barracks. 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 Holsworthy Barracks. Based on the findings of this program, the 12 sites involved progressed to Detailed Environmental Investigations.
