Recovery update

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 Published on 26 July 2019

Desilting works to remove surface sediments from the Creek have reached Paramount Road and it is likely that further works will be required.

EPA and Melbourne Water will jointly assess the validation data to help determine the next phase of excavation work. Further works will also be guided by advice from specialists in land contamination after test results are finalised.

So far, approximately 1,800 cubic metres of contaminated sediment has been removed from the Creek, which is equivalent to three quarters of an Olympic-size swimming pool.

Stockpiles of contaminated sediment continue to be processed and treated at the fire site ready for disposal at a secure landfill site. It will take roughly three weeks to get through the remaining stockpiles of sediment.

EPA and Melbourne Water will conduct a risk assessment to determine the final stages of clean-up required for Stony Creek between the fire site and Paramount Road.

Heavy rain on Tuesday night caused some odour in West Footscray. Melbourne Water officers inspected pollution containment structures and Creek conditions.

Don’t forget to provide your feedback on the draft Stony Creek Rehabilitation Plan. Community feedback closes next Wednesday 31 July, if you haven’t read the draft plan visit Melbourne Water’s Your Say page

EPA’s ongoing advice is:

  • Avoid contact with the water in Stony Creek.
  • Don’t walk along the edge of Stony Creek.
  • Don't let pets swim in the area or drink the water.
  • As a precaution avoid eating fish from Stony Creek.
  • Seek medical help if you feel unwell.

 

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