Royal Park

Royal Park drilling rig

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) undertook environmental assessment in Royal Park between August 2023 and July 2024 to find out whether groundwater is impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The results of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 groundwater investigations for the Royal Park EPA assessment area confirmed the presence of PFAS.

A groundwater prohibition area was established on 7 November 2024 and published in the Government Gazette.

Taking of groundwater is prohibited in the watertable aquifer and any deeper water bearing zones hydraulically connected to the watertable aquifer up to 13.5 metres below ground surface within the specified area. The site contamination affecting the groundwater is in the form of PFAS which represent actual or potential harm to human health or safety.

For more information about the GPA, please visit:
Royal Park GPA - Engage EPA

Community updates

Reports

Royal Park Stage 1 environmental assessment report, November 2023 (Appendices are available on request)
Royal Park Stage 2 environmental assessment report, July 2024 (Appendices are available on request)
Royal Park Stage 2 environmental assessment report – Appendix S Justification of Proposed GPA Boundary

Maps

Chemicals of concern

PFAS (per-and-polyfluroalkyl substances) are chemicals that have been used in firefighting foams and other industrial activities for more than 50 years.

PFAS are highly soluble in water. This means they can easily move from soil to groundwater (bore water), where they can travel long distances.

Further information

For further information on health-related queries, please contact SA Health on (08) 8226 7100 or email.

For site contamination related enquiries, please contact the EPA on (08) 8429 7554 or email.

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