Defence, in conjunction with NSW Government agencies, will hold a community information session about groundwater contamination around RAAF Base Williamtown.
The information session will be held on Wednesday, 16 September from 6.30pm to 8.00pm at the Stockton RSL, 29 Douglas Street, Stockton.
Defence is also finalising the Stage 2 Environmental Report into groundwater contamination, which will shortly be made available on the dedicated RAAF Base Williamtown Stage 2 Environmental Investigation website: www.defence.gov.au/id/Williamtown/Default.asp
Defence continues to liaise and engage with relevant Federal, State and Local Government departments and agencies regarding the possible health and agricultural impacts of the groundwater contamination.
For more information, members of the Williamtown community can call the NSW Government Environment Line on 131 555 or for specific health inquiries call NSW Health on 1300 066 055.
Media contact:
Defence Media Operations (02) 6127 1999
Issued by Ministerial and Executive Coordination and Communication,
Department of Defence,
Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999 Fax: 02 6265 6946
