RAAF Williams (Laverton)
PFAS Investigation & Management
Note: This investigation relates to RAAF Williams (Laverton). It does not extend to RAAF Base Point Cook.
In August 2022, Defence completed a detailed environmental investigation into the presence of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on and around RAAF Williams (Laverton).
All findings of the investigation are available on the publications page, including detailed reports and factsheets.
The PFAS Management Area Plan and an Ongoing Monitoring Plan have been developed based on the findings of the environmental investigation. These plans inform the activities Defence will undertake to manage, monitor and reduce the risks of PFAS exposure on and around the Base. The plans are available on the publications page.
Defence is committed to providing updates to the community as new information becomes available. Updates are provided through newsletters, factsheets and the project website.
Investigation Timeline
More information about the investigation stages is available on the investigation and management process page.
PFAS Management Area Plan and Ongoing Monitoring Plan
Completed
August 2022
The PFAS Management Area Plan and Ongoing Monitoring Plan inform 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 and Ongoing Monitoring Plan inform the activities Defence will undertake to manage, monitor and reduce potential risks of PFAS exposure on and around the Base.
Human Health Risk Assessment - Williams Landing
Completed
August 2022
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.
Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment - Skeleton Creek and Sanctuary Lakes
Completed
August 2022
The purpose of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments at Skeleton Creek and Sanctuary Lakes, is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, plants and animals, within the Investigation Area.
The purpose of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessments at Skeleton Creek and Sanctuary Lakes, is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, plants and animals, within the Investigation Area.
Detailed Site Investigation Addendum
Completed
August 2022
The 2022 Addendum was developed to further assess the potential risks that were identified in the 2020 Detailed Site Investigation, and address some information gaps that were unable to be resolved at that time.
The 2022 Addendum was developed to further assess the potential risks that were identified in the 2020 Detailed Site Investigation, and address some information gaps that were unable to be resolved at that time.
Detailed Site Investigation
Complete
Nov 2020
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
Aug 2018
The Preliminary Site Investigation involved a review of the historical use of firefighting foams on-Base to identify potenital sources of PFAS contamination.
The Preliminary Site Investigation involved a review of the historical use of firefighting foams on-Base to identify potenital sources of PFAS contamination.
