Royal Park

Royal Park drilling rig

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has been undertaking environmental assessment in Royal Park since August 2023 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.

The EPA is proposing to establish a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in parts of Royal Park.

The purpose of establishing GPAs is to protect current and future landholders from accessing contaminated groundwater.

The EPA is proposing to gazette the groundwater prohibition on 7 November 2024.

For more information about the proposed 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)

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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