Report assesses marina site contamination

A detailed assessment of the former Empire Bay Marina site commissioned by the NSW Government has identified unacceptably high levels of contamination.

Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch said the Government's Crown Lands agency would now take action to ensure the site was safely remediated.

"A detailed site investigation was conducted by Douglas Partners who tested the soil, sediment and groundwater at the former marina," Mr Crouch said.

"The testing has confirmed elevated levels of heavy metals, antifouling agents and hydrocarbons, as well as asbestos and acid sulfate soils.

"The likely sources of these include fuel, oil and lead-based paint.

"Crown Lands is now liaising with the Environment Protection Authority on the findings and further actions will be undertaken to ensure the site is made safe."

The report recommended remediation of the former marina site including the decommissioning and removal of the fuel tanks.

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Media release, 17 Aug 2021

Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal